Subaru Forester Service Bulletins (2024)

184 manufacturer communications on file.

• March 18, 2025•Document ID: 11016206

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-304-22R

  Date Added:

  April 1, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns.

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• March 17, 2025•Document ID: 11016205

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  01-167-08R

  Date Added:

  April 1, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

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

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• March 6, 2025•Document ID: 11016174

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE:BODY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-262-25

  Date Added:

  April 1, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin announces diagnostic procedures to be followed when working with a Power Rear Gate (PRG).

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• March 6, 2025•Document ID: 11016172

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-219-18R

  Date Added:

  April 1, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  When attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an Error Code 202 and / or 204 may occur preventing the process from completing successfully.

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• February 24, 2025•Document ID: 11014875

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-123-24R

  Date Added:

  March 4, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the design change made to the high-pressure fuel pump developed to prevent DTC P0087 (Fuel Rail/System Pressure – Too Low Bank 1).

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• February 17, 2025•Document ID: 11014865

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  02-193-24R

  Date Added:

  March 4, 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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• February 10, 2025•Document ID: 11014854

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-125-24R

  Date Added:

  March 4, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files for the Engine Control Module (ECM), to address concerns of the starter motor not operating.

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• 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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• 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 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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• January 17, 2025•Document ID: 11013512

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL 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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• 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 13, 2024•Document ID: 11012260

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING

  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 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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• November 8, 2024•Document ID: 11010919

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-236-18R

  Date Added:

  December 2, 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.

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• November 7, 2024•Document ID: 11010908

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-311-23R

  Date Added:

  December 2, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides instruction for use of a new reprogramming procedure to optimize the Denso Gen 4.5 Audio and Navigation system utilized in the models listed.

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• October 31, 2024•Document ID: 11009701

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-130-08R

  Date Added:

  November 4, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin details an important regulation issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) which impacts the way some vehicles with accessories are sold. This regulation applies to any automobile retailer installing accessories on a vehicle prior to its first sale.

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• October 1, 2024•Document ID: 11009685

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  01-167-08R

  Date Added:

  November 4, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

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

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