Subaru Forester Service Bulletins (2025)

198 manufacturer communications on file.

• August 20, 2026•Document ID: 11036803

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-305-22R

  Date Added:

  September 3, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a 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. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.

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  2026 Subaru Ascent2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2026 Subaru Impreza2026 Subaru WRX2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru Crosstrek2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2025 Subaru WRX2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru WRX2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Legacy+ 1 more
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• August 13, 2026•Document ID: 11036796

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-304-22R

  Date Added:

  September 3, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)

  Associated Products (183)

  2026 Subaru Ascent2026 Subaru BRZ2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2026 Subaru Impreza2026 Subaru Outback2026 Subaru Solterra2026 Subaru Trailseeker2026 Subaru Uncharted2026 Subaru WRX2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru BRZ2025 Subaru Crosstrek2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2025 Subaru Solterra2025 Subaru WRX2024 Subaru Ascent+ 163 more
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  • DownloadMC-11036796-0001.pdf↗
• August 5, 2026•Document ID: 11036794

  Other
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Article Locator

  Date Added:

  September 3, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Techtips newsletter locator index.

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  2026 Subaru Ascent2026 Subaru BRZ2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2026 Subaru Impreza2026 Subaru Outback2026 Subaru Solterra2026 Subaru Trailseeker2026 Subaru Uncharted2026 Subaru WRX2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru BRZ2025 Subaru Crosstrek2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2025 Subaru Solterra2025 Subaru WRX2024 Subaru Ascent+ 163 more
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• August 1, 2026•Document ID: 11036789

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-333-25R

  Date Added:

  September 3, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. This is an revised version of the original bulletin

  Associated Products (183)

  2026 Subaru Ascent2026 Subaru BRZ2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2026 Subaru Impreza2026 Subaru Outback2026 Subaru Solterra2026 Subaru Trailseeker2026 Subaru Uncharted2026 Subaru WRX2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru BRZ2025 Subaru Crosstrek2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2025 Subaru Solterra2025 Subaru WRX2024 Subaru Ascent+ 163 more
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• July 28, 2026•Document ID: 11035661

  Other
  STRUCTURE:BODY; UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announcement (P

  Date Added:

  August 4, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  WRH-26 Certification Label Non-Compliance Recall- Parts and SSLP Process Updates.

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  2026 Subaru Ascent2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Ascent
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• July 24, 2026•Document ID: 11035646

  Other
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announcement (V

  Date Added:

  August 4, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This announcement provides WRH-26 recall information for owner contact and a vehicle disclosure form.

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  2026 Subaru Ascent2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Ascent
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  • DownloadMC-11035646-0001.pdf↗
• July 24, 2026•Document ID: 11035645

  Other
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announcement (C

  Date Added:

  August 4, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This announcement provides WRH-26 recall information for customers.

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  2026 Subaru Ascent2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Ascent
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• July 24, 2026•Document ID: 11035644

  Other
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announcement (v

  Date Added:

  August 4, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This announcement provides information on WRH-26 affected CPO and Used Vehicle Inventory.

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  2026 Subaru Ascent2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Ascent
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• July 23, 2026•Document ID: 11035653

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-159-26

  Date Added:

  August 4, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides new diagnostic steps for DTC P0851 and P0852 to be used in conjunction with the applicable Service Manual.

  Associated Products (28)

  2025 Subaru Crosstrek2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback+ 8 more
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• July 23, 2026•Document ID: 11035649

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  04-31-26

  Date Added:

  August 4, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedure to be performed before the service manual.

  Associated Products (9)

  2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2026 Subaru Impreza2026 Subaru Outback2025 Subaru Crosstrek2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Impreza
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• July 22, 2026•Document ID: 11035642

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WRH-26R

  Date Added:

  August 4, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a non-compliance recall for certain 2026 model yearCrosstrek Hybrid vehicles, 2025-2026 model year Forester & Forester Hybrid vehicles, and 2019- 2026 Ascent vehicles due to incorrect information listed on the certification label. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)

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  2026 Subaru Ascent2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Ascent
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-11035642-0001.pdf↗
• July 21, 2026•Document ID: 11035641

  Other
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announcement (W

  Date Added:

  August 4, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This announcement provides an update for retailer inventory affected by the WRH-26 non-compliance recall.

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  2026 Subaru Ascent2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Ascent
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• July 17, 2026•Document ID: 11035640

  Other
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announcement (W

  Date Added:

  August 4, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This announcement provides information on a temporary process for addressing affected SSLP vehicles under the WRH-26 recall.

  Associated Products (11)

  2026 Subaru Ascent2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Ascent
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• July 17, 2026•Document ID: 11035639

  Other
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announcement (

  Date Added:

  August 4, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This announcement is to inform retailers of the non-compliance recall/stop sale parts update and repair procedure.

  Associated Products (11)

  2026 Subaru Ascent2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Ascent
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• July 15, 2026•Document ID: 11035637

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STEERING; ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-242-26

  Date Added:

  August 4, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin outlines a repair procedure to be performed if DTC B2781 is set in the steering lock control module.

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  2025 Subaru BRZ2025 Subaru Crosstrek2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Outback2025 Subaru WRX2024 Subaru BRZ2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru WRX
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• July 15, 2026•Document ID: 11035631

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-311-23R

  Date Added:

  August 4, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides instruction for use (FOTA) of a new reprogramming procedure to optimize the Denso Gen 4.5 Audio and Navigation system utilized in the models listed. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin).

  Associated Products (22)

  2026 Subaru Ascent2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2026 Subaru Impreza2026 Subaru Outback2026 Subaru WRX2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru Crosstrek2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2025 Subaru WRX2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru WRX2023 Subaru Ascent+ 2 more
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• July 13, 2026•Document ID: 11035634

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-140-26

  Date Added:

  August 4, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a design change to the filler cap thread shape to improve ease of installation of the fuel cap onto the filler neck.

  Associated Products (8)

  2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Crosstrek
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  • DownloadMC-11035634-0001.pdf↗
• July 13, 2026•Document ID: 11035630

  Other
  STRUCTURE:BODY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announcement (W

  Date Added:

  August 4, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This announcement is to inform retailers of the non-compliance recall/stop sale.

  Associated Products (3)

  2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Forester
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-11035630-0001.pdf↗
• June 30, 2026•Document ID: 11034269

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  02-193-24R

  Date Added:

  July 2, 2026

  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). (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)

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  2026 Subaru Ascent2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2026 Subaru Impreza2026 Subaru Outback2026 Subaru WRX2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru Crosstrek2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2025 Subaru WRX2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru WRX+ 45 more
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• June 26, 2026•Document ID: 11034264

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-74-21R

  Date Added:

  July 2, 2026

  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). (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)

  Associated Products (60)

  2026 Subaru Ascent2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2026 Subaru Impreza2026 Subaru Outback2026 Subaru WRX2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru Crosstrek2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2025 Subaru WRX2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru WRX+ 40 more
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  • DownloadMC-11034264-0001.pdf↗