Subaru Forester Service Bulletins

498 manufacturer communications on file.

• February 10, 2025•Document ID: 11014852

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-251-19R

  Date Added:

  March 4, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  "This Service Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16."

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• February 7, 2025•Document ID: 11014850

  Other
  WHEELS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Subarunet Announcement

  Date Added:

  March 4, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  WRB-25 incorrect wheel seat surface safety recall and stop sale tool shipment and inspection procedure.

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  2025 Subaru Forester
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• January 31, 2025•Document ID: 11013530

  Other
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Subarunet Announcement

  Date Added:

  February 4, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This announcement is in regard to special service tool shipment will be shipped directly to the Subar retailers during February.

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• January 29, 2025•Document ID: 11013547

  Other
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Subarunet Announcement

  Date Added:

  February 4, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  As part of Subaru's dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is announcing a Warranty Extension of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage for the CP1 & Gen 3.1 Infotainment head units for the models listed.

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• January 29, 2025•Document ID: 11013535

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-322-25

  Date Added:

  February 4, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin gives information on extended New Car Limited Warranty for CP1 and Gen 3.1 Head Units.

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  • DownloadMC-11013535-0001.pdf↗
• January 28, 2025•Document ID: 11013525

  Other
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  RC5 Head Unit OTA

  Date Added:

  February 4, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  A head unit OTA will be available via cellular network for Mid and High Grade CP1.5 head units.

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  • DownloadMC-11013525-0001.pdf↗
• January 25, 2025•Document ID: 11013520

  Other
  WHEELS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Subaru Announcement (WRB-

  Date Added:

  February 4, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2025 model year Forester Limited vehicles equipped with 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels.

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  2025 Subaru Forester
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• January 18, 2025•Document ID: 11013519

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-305-22R

  Date Added:

  February 4, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  The following information announces reprogramming file availability and provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models listed.

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  • DownloadMC-11013519-0001.pdf↗
• January 17, 2025•Document ID: 11013512

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  11-205-25

  Date Added:

  February 4, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the repair procedures to be followed when DTC P1449 (EVAP System Clog Detected) is detected by the Engine Control Module (ECM).

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• January 14, 2025•Document ID: 11013505

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-218-23R

  Date Added:

  February 4, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of a new Genuine Subaru Alternative Replacement Battery introduced to satisfy current supply demands.

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  2025 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Forester
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• January 13, 2025•Document ID: 11013504

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-149-25

  Date Added:

  February 4, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  "This bulletin announces availability of the new TR580 control valve and connector cover developed to address cases of the following DTCs detected by the Transmission Control Module (TCM): • P2721: Pressure Control Solenoid “D” Control Circuit High • P2763: Torque Converter Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Control Circuit High • P0974: Shift Solenoid “A” Control Circuit High • P0977: Shift Solenoid “”B”” Control Circuit High"

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• January 9, 2025•Document ID: 11013499

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SEATS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-256-24R

  Date Added:

  February 3, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of new reprogramming files developed to enhance the seat heater temperature control.

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  2025 Subaru Forester
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• January 6, 2025•Document ID: 11013490

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-122-24R

  Date Added:

  February 3, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin the announces diagnostic procedures and availability of new Engine Control Module (ECM) reprogramming files to address DTC P2404 (Evap System Leak Detection Pump Sense Circuit Range/Performance) detection.

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  2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback
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• December 30, 2024•Document ID: 11012268

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-246-19R

  Date Added:

  January 3, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs on the models listed.

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• December 19, 2024•Document ID: 11012265

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM; ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  02-193-24

  Date Added:

  January 3, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for removing accumulated carbon deposits from fuel injectors and internal engine components (e.g. intake valves and / or manifold, and combustion chambers).

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• December 19, 2024•Document ID: 11012262

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-122-24R

  Date Added:

  January 3, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin the announces diagnostic procedures and availability of new Engine Control Module (ECM) reprogramming files to address DTC P2404 (Evap System Leak Detection Pump Sense Circuit Range/Performance) detection.

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  2023 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback
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• December 17, 2024•Document ID: 11012261

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  VISIBILITY/WIPER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announcement

  Date Added:

  January 3, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This announcement is in regard to settlement in a class action lawsuit for vehicles that will receive a limited warranty extension for original equipment Subaru windshields experiencing a qualifying crack.

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• December 13, 2024•Document ID: 11012260

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-59-07R

  Date Added:

  January 3, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin is for information purposes only.The bulletin adresses design changes of the headlamps and rear combination lamps, where moisture and or condensation may develop on the inside of the lamp lenses.

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• November 21, 2024•Document ID: 11010905

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-251-23R

  Date Added:

  December 2, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the initialization service procedures to be followed when diagnosing and/or repairing Power Rear Gate (PRG) systems.

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• November 14, 2024•Document ID: 11010925

  Other
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announcement

  Date Added:

  December 3, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This annocement is to inform dealers to the Gen 3.1 Head Unit OTA will be available via Wi-Fi. The update will take place in multiple batches with the first beginneing November 15th and the last being Decemeber 3rd. This update is for approximatelt 714,000 VINs.

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  • DownloadMC-11010925-0001.pdf↗