Subaru Forester Service Bulletins
1,766 manufacturer communications on file.
- January 24, 2023•Document ID: 10231316Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 09-100-23
- Date Added:
- February 6, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces availability of reprograming files for the Engine Control Module (ECM) to address rare cases of the engine surging/jolting when releasing the accelerator from halfthrottle.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - January 12, 2023•Document ID: 10231299Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 16-132-20R
- Date Added:
- February 6, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis Service Information Bulletin provides updated diagnostic procedures to follow and a brief questionnaire to complete when diagnosing an alleged Chain Slip condition on the TR580 and TR690 model CVT transmissions used in the models listed.
Associated Products (35)2023 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 Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Crosstrek+ 15 moreAssociated Documents - January 9, 2023•Document ID: 10231297Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-306-22R
- Date Added:
- February 6, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files to address cases of remote services from the STARLINK® app or website including remote engine start (RES), remote door lock request, remote actuation of the horn/lights, and vehicle locator.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - January 9, 2023•Document ID: 10231291Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-302-22R
- Date Added:
- February 6, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - January 5, 2023•Document ID: 10231286Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 07-207-22R
- Date Added:
- February 6, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummarySubaru Battery Drain Product Liability Litigation.
Associated Products (26)2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Legacy+ 6 moreAssociated Documents - December 30, 2022•Document ID: 10228796Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-246-19R
- Date Added:
- January 5, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis Service Information Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs.
Associated Products (15)Associated Documents - December 29, 2022•Document ID: 10228792Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 07-214-22
- Date Added:
- January 5, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces availability of a reprogramming file for the Body Integrated Unit (BIU) to address rare cases of battery drain while the mechanical key (key start models) is inserted into the ignition.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - December 27, 2022•Document ID: 10228789Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-306-22R
- Date Added:
- January 5, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files to address cases of remote services from the STARLINK® app or website including remote engine start (RES), remote door lock request, remote actuation of the horn/lights, and vehicle locator.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - December 20, 2022•Document ID: 10228788Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-304-22R
- Date Added:
- January 5, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns.
Associated Products (19)2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru BRZ2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru Solterra2023 Subaru WRX2023 Subaru XV CrossTrek2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru WRX2022 Subaru XV CrossTrekAssociated Documents - December 9, 2022•Document ID: 10228782Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEAT BELTS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WRJ-22R
- Date Added:
- January 5, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummarySubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a new safety recall for certain 2009-2013 model year Forester vehicles, in which a defective left front seat belt may have been installed as a replacement part.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - December 9, 2022•Document ID: 10228780Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-302-22R
- Date Added:
- January 5, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - November 29, 2022•Document ID: 10226897Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 07-184-20R
- Date Added:
- December 2, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces a design change made to the power window main switches used in the models listed.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - November 29, 2022•Document ID: 10226878Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEAT BELTS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- Subarunet Announ
- Date Added:
- December 2, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummarySubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a new safety recall for certain 2009-2013 model year Forester vehicles, in which a defective left front seat belt may have been installed as a replacement part.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - November 22, 2022•Document ID: 10226871Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 03-89-22R
- Date Added:
- December 2, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces the availability of new Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) reprogramming files. In rare cases the EyeSight® system may receive inaccurate brake line pressure data from the VDC causing DTC B280B (VDC Brake Fluid Pressure) to be set.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - November 18, 2022•Document ID: 10226839Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 07-207-22R
- Date Added:
- December 1, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryIn the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is extending the New Car Basic Warranty coverage for the 12 Volt batteries used in the above listed models and model years beyond the original three (3) years or thirty six thousand miles (36,000), whichever comes first.
Associated Products (26)2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Legacy+ 6 moreAssociated Documents - November 17, 2022•Document ID: 10226904Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 16-132-20R
- Date Added:
- December 2, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis Bulletin provides updated diagnostic procedures to follow and a brief questionnaire to complete when diagnosing an alleged Chain Slip condition on the TR580 and TR690 model CVT transmissions used in the models listed.
Associated Products (35)2023 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 Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Crosstrek+ 15 moreAssociated Documents - November 17, 2022•Document ID: 10226867Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-236-18R
- Date Added:
- December 2, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThe 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 (26)2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ+ 6 moreAssociated Documents - November 17, 2022•Document ID: 10226863Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-240-19R
- Date Added:
- December 2, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces availability of new Harman audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic designed to optimize efficiency while addressin customer concerns.
Associated Products (35)2023 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 Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Crosstrek+ 15 moreAssociated Documents - November 14, 2022•Document ID: 10226852Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 10-100-21R
- Date Added:
- December 2, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces availability of a new variable displacement type A/C compressor designed to address a small number of customer concerns regarding an excessive sound heard when the system is OFF.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - November 11, 2022•Document ID: 10226849Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEAT BELTS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WRJ-22
- Date Added:
- December 2, 2022
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummarySubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a new safety recall for certain 2009-2013 model year Forester vehicles, in which a defective left front seat belt may have been installed as a replacement part.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents