Subaru Forester Service Bulletins (2022)

303 manufacturer communications on file.

• January 31, 2024•Document ID: 10249608

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WRQ-23R

  Date Added:

  February 2, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2021 model year Crosstrek vehicles, certain 2022 model year Forester, and certain 2021-2023 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles.

  Associated Products (8)

  2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback
  Associated Documents

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• January 11, 2024•Document ID: 10249609

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-113-23

  Date Added:

  February 2, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin 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.

  Associated Products (2)

  2022 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Forester
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• January 11, 2024•Document ID: 10249606

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-251-19R

  Date Added:

  February 2, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

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

  Associated Products (24)

  2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek+ 4 more
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• January 9, 2024•Document ID: 10249605

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-256-19R

  Date Added:

  February 2, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides information on a new reprogramming procedure (FOTA) to optimize the Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and Navigation head units (H/U) utilized in the models as listed.

  Associated Products (14)

  2024 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru BRZ2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru WRX
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• January 8, 2024•Document ID: 10249602

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY; POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  03-91-23

  Date Added:

  February 2, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the design change made to the front drive axle shaft assemblies to address cases of a clicking/cracking-type sound heard when driving with the steering wheel in the fully locked (left or right) position.

  Associated Products (6)

  2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Outback
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10249602-0001.pdf↗
• January 4, 2024•Document ID: 10249595

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-112-23

  Date Added:

  February 2, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  "This bulletin announces availability of new reprograming files for the Engine Control Module (ECM) developed to remedy engine DTCs."

  Associated Products (6)

  2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Forester
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• January 2, 2024•Document ID: 10249591

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:SENSOR; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-246-19R

  Date Added:

  February 2, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs.

  Associated Products (19)

  2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru BRZ2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru BRZ2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru WRX2022 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru WRX2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback
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• December 29, 2023•Document ID: 10248207

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-253-23

  Date Added:

  January 3, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files developed to address two symptoms: Cooling fans inoperable with EyeSight camera exposed to high humidity/temperature conditions; Temporary halt mode detected by the EyeSight system.

  Associated Products (3)

  2024 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Forester
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10248207-0001.pdf↗
• December 21, 2023•Document ID: 10248205

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-218-23R

  Date Added:

  January 3, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

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

  Associated Products (4)

  2024 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Forester
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10248205-0001.pdf↗
• December 12, 2023•Document ID: 10248196

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WRQ-23

  Date Added:

  January 3, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2021 model year Crosstrek vehicles, certain 2022 model year Forester, and certain 2021-2023 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles.

  Associated Products (8)

  2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10248196-0001.pdf↗
• December 8, 2023•Document ID: 10248193

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-236-18R

  Date Added:

  January 3, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  The following information addresses reprogramming file availability and a software update installation procedure to provide optimization to the new Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models as listed.

  Associated Products (14)

  2024 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru BRZ2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru WRX
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  • DownloadMC-10248193-0001.pdf↗
• December 4, 2023•Document ID: 10248186

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announ

  Date Added:

  January 3, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Inhibitor Switch Replacement tool will be automatically shipped to each retailer.

  Associated Products (8)

  2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback
  Associated Documents

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• November 10, 2023•Document ID: 10246089

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announ

  Date Added:

  December 5, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2021 model year Crosstrek vehicles, certain 2022 model year Forester, and certain 2021-2023 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles.

  Associated Products (8)

  2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10246089-0001.pdf↗
• November 9, 2023•Document ID: 10246093

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-251-23

  Date Added:

  December 5, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

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

  Associated Products (9)

  2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Outback
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• November 7, 2023•Document ID: 10246083

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-110-23R

  Date Added:

  December 5, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin announces diagnostic service procedures to be followed when DTC P0420 (Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1) is detected by the Engine Control Module (ECM).

  Associated Products (19)

  2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru WRX2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru WRX2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru WRX
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• October 26, 2023•Document ID: 10244903

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-266-20R

  Date Added:

  November 6, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin provides helpful procedures and best practices to utilize when customers present with concerns relating to the operation of their Gen 2/Gen 3 Telematics system equipped Subaru.

  Associated Products (32)

  2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru BRZ2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru BRZ2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru Solterra2023 Subaru WRX2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester+ 12 more
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• October 25, 2023•Document ID: 10244910

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-248-23R

  Date Added:

  November 6, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin announces the repair procedure developed to address rattle-type sounds heard from the left and/or right B-Pillar area.

  Associated Products (12)

  2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback
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• October 12, 2023•Document ID: 10244907

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18-225-22R

  Date Added:

  November 6, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Bulletin is to inform you of the diagnosis procedure of the Harman Infotainment System when DTC B2255 is detected.

  Associated Products (12)

  2024 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10244907-0001.pdf↗
• October 9, 2023•Document ID: 10244906

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-110-23

  Date Added:

  November 6, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin announces diagnostic service procedures to be followed when DTC P0420 (Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1) is detected by the Engine Control Module (ECM). If DTC P0420 is found to be stored in the ECM, follow the diagnostic procedures outlined below.

  Associated Products (16)

  2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10244906-0001.pdf↗
• October 6, 2023•Document ID: 10244891

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-218-23R

  Date Added:

  November 6, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

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

  Associated Products (3)

  2023 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Forester
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10244891-0001.pdf↗