Subaru Forester Service Bulletins (2022)

321 manufacturer communications on file.

• November 17, 2022•Document ID: 10226904

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-132-20R

  Date Added:

  December 2, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This 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.

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• November 17, 2022•Document ID: 10226867

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-236-18R

  Date Added:

  December 2, 2022

  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.

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• November 17, 2022•Document ID: 10226863

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-240-19R

  Date Added:

  December 2, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of new Harman audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic designed to optimize efficiency while addressin customer concerns.

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• November 14, 2022•Document ID: 10226852

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  10-100-21R

  Date Added:

  December 2, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This 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.

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  2022 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Forester
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• November 9, 2022•Document ID: 10226841

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-282-21R

  Date Added:

  December 1, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin provides additional procedures and a detailed flow chart to use when diagnosing customer concerns regarding operation of the STARLINK RES feature.

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• October 18, 2022•Document ID: 10225766

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-251-19R

  Date Added:

  November 3, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

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

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• October 3, 2022•Document ID: 10225744

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-178-21R

  Date Added:

  November 3, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin is being released as guidance for proper testing and charging of vehicle batteries.

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• October 3, 2022•Document ID: 10225742

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-242-22

  Date Added:

  November 3, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the shape design change made to the roof molding fasteners to help prevent any deformation of the molding.

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  2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Forester
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• October 3, 2022•Document ID: 10225740

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SUSPENSION

  Mfr Comm. #:

  5-88-21R

  Date Added:

  November 3, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a design change made to the front stabilizer bushings.

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• September 27, 2022•Document ID: 10222367

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-74-21R

  Date Added:

  October 4, 2022

  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.

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• September 23, 2022•Document ID: 10222354

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18-229-22

  Date Added:

  October 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  The purpose of this bulletin is to provide a description of current changes to Service Manuals.

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• September 6, 2022•Document ID: 10222338

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18-225-22R

  Date Added:

  October 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

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

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• September 2, 2022•Document ID: 10222334

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-209-22R

  Date Added:

  October 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces new software available for the EyeSight® Stereo Camera Assembly.

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  2022 Subaru Forester
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• August 29, 2022•Document ID: 10219482

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-300-22

  Date Added:

  September 8, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedure for the STARLINK® Remote Engine Start (RES). All Gen2 Telematic equipped models.

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• August 26, 2022•Document ID: 10219481

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-209-22R

  Date Added:

  September 8, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces new software available for the EyeSight® Stereo Camera Assembly.

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  2022 Subaru Forester
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• August 23, 2022•Document ID: 10219492

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  01-167-08R

  Date Added:

  September 8, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.

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• August 23, 2022•Document ID: 10219491

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-302-22

  Date Added:

  September 8, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.

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• August 12, 2022•Document ID: 10219476

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Subaru Tech Tips

  Date Added:

  September 8, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Special Edition, 2012 current model subaru evaporative diagnostics and smoke testing.

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• August 9, 2022•Document ID: 10219474

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-282-21R

  Date Added:

  September 8, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin provides additional procedures and a detailed flow chart to use when diagnosing customer concerns regarding operation of the STARLINK RES feature.

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  2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru WRX2022 Subaru XV CrossTrek2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru BRZ2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Crosstrek+ 13 more
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• August 2, 2022•Document ID: 10219469

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  03-88-22

  Date Added:

  September 8, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  The bulletin announces the design change made the propeller shaft to address the small number of customer concerns regarding a growling-type sound being heard from under the vehicle when driving.

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