2025 Subaru Forester service bulletins & manufacturer communications

165 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Subaru Forester. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.

• WRH-26 Certification Label Non-Compliance Recall- Parts and SSLP Process Updates.
  SubaruNet Announcement (P · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jul 28, 2026
• This announcement provides WRH-26 recall information for owner contact and a vehicle disclosure form.
  SubaruNet Announcement (V · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jul 24, 2026
• This announcement provides WRH-26 recall information for customers.
  SubaruNet Announcement (C · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jul 24, 2026
• This announcement provides information on WRH-26 affected CPO and Used Vehicle Inventory.
  SubaruNet Announcement (v · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jul 24, 2026
• This bulletin provides new diagnostic steps for DTC P0851 and P0852 to be used in conjunction with the applicable Service Manual.
  16-159-26 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 23, 2026
• This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedure to be performed before the service manual.
  04-31-26 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jul 23, 2026
• 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 vehicle…
  WRH-26R · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jul 22, 2026
• This announcement provides an update for retailer inventory affected by the WRH-26 non-compliance recall.
  SubaruNet Announcement (W · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jul 21, 2026
• This announcement provides information on a temporary process for addressing affected SSLP vehicles under the WRH-26 recall.
  SubaruNet Announcement (W · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jul 17, 2026
• This announcement is to inform retailers of the non-compliance recall/stop sale parts update and repair procedure.
  SubaruNet Announcement ( · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jul 17, 2026
• This bulletin outlines a repair procedure to be performed if DTC B2781 is set in the steering lock control module.
  07-242-26 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jul 15, 2026
• 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…
  15-311-23R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 15, 2026
• 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.…
  02-193-24R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jun 30, 2026
• 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.…
  09-74-21R · Technical service bulletin · Fuel/propulsion System · issued Jun 26, 2026
• This bulletin provides new diagnostic steps for DTC P0851 and P0852 to be used in conjunction with the applicable Service Manual.
  16-159-26 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 23, 2026
• This bulletin announces a change in the seat belt warning buzzer intervals in the inspection procedure found in the Service Manual. (This is an revised version of the original bull…
  18-242-26R · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Jun 23, 2026
• This bulletin announces availability of new Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) & Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) module reprogramming files developed to address cases of a cracking-type…
  06-94-25R · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Jun 20, 2026
• This announcement is requesting retailer staff to retain the EyeSight protective hood covers from Generation 4 EyeSight cameras.
  SubaruNet Annoucement (E · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 12, 2026
• This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide removal and installation tips to be followed when working with EyeSight Stereo Cameras.
  07-241-26 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 11, 2026
• This bulletin announces a design change to the front hood release lever, which in certain circumstances, after the vehicle’s interior latch has been released, the front hood may fa…
  12-268-26 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 11, 2026
• "This bulletin announces a design change to the front brake pads with a new friction material and shape that is intended to enhance the removal of rust and debris that can accumula…
  06-97-26R · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Jun 11, 2026
• "This bulletin provides a new diagnostic procedure for vehicles equipped with a Denso CP 1, 1.5 and 2.5 head units to provide an enhanced version of the troubleshooting steps for S…
  18-240-26 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jun 1, 2026
• This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
  01-167-08R · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 18, 2026
• This announcement provides information on the remanufactured CVT transmission program.
  SubaruNet Announcement (R · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 4, 2026
• This bulletin announces design changes to the heated steering wheel switch assembly and harness. The new switch design relocates the connector, which requires a different harness r…
  07-234-26 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 2026
• This bulletin announces a design change to the Power Rear Gate Drive (PRG) Unit to address rare concerns about a very slight drop immediately after the gate is fully open.
  12-279-26 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 1, 2026
• This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be used when DTCs B1571(REFERENCE CODE INCOMPATIBILITY IMMOBILIZER CM TO ECM) and B1572(IMM CIRCUIT EXCEPT ANTENNA CIRCUIT) are…
  18-230-26 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued May 1, 2026
• This bulletin announces the repair procures to be followed when encountering cases of loose fitment of the interior dome lamp.
  12-278-26 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Apr 30, 2026
• This bulletin announces a design change to the front brake pads which have been redesigned with a new friction material and shape to enhance the removal of rust and debris that can…
  06-97-26 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Apr 30, 2026
• This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide interim guidance for vehicles exhibiting DTC B2A20.
  07-240-26R · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 30, 2026
• This bulletin announces the service manual correction regarding clutch master cylinder reservoir service procedures.
  03-97-26 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 24, 2026
• This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
  01-167-08R · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 24, 2026
• This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedures to be followed when addressing customer concerns of steering wheel/vehicle body vibration when driving at highway speeds when tire/…
  05-97-26 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Apr 20, 2026
• This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant lea…
  10-105-25R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 26, 2026
• This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
  01-167-08R · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 26, 2026
• This bulletin contains information to help when attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an Error Code 202 and / or 204 may occur preventing the process…
  15-219-18R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 16, 2026
• This announcement provides information on the use of aftermarket services or tools for programming immobilizer keys/fobs.
  SubaruNet Announcement (A · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 4, 2026
• This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide interim guidance for 2026 model year vehicles exhibiting DTC B2A20 with gen 4 Telematics.
  07-240-26R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 25, 2026
• This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files developed to address cases of DTC C1C40 being detected by the Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) in addition to Fail…
  06-95-25R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 13, 2026
• This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant lea…
  10-105-25R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 6, 2026
• The following information announces reprogramming file availability and provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Audio and Navigati…
  15-305-22R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 20, 2026
• This Subaru service and technical support line newsletter provides information on the next phase of TechShare.
  Subaru Tech Tips Special · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 15, 2026
• This Bulletin provides information on the availability of a new auxiliary USB terminal designed to resolve intermittent connectivity issues when connected via the USB port.
  15-328-26 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 12, 2026
• This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedure for the STARLINK® Remote Engine Start (RES).
  15-300-22R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 12, 2026
• This announcement has been created to address difficulties with software updates on Subaru Select Monitors with DST-010 interface firmware has been updated.
  Subarunet Announcement (E · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 12, 2026
• This bulletin announces design changes made to the Seat Ventilation Control Module to address concerns regarding seat ventilation or seat heaters not activating during Remote Engin…
  15-329-25 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Dec 23, 2025
• 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.…
  09-74-21R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Dec 12, 2025
• This bulletin announces a new diagnostic procedure for the wireless charger.
  18-229-25 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 12, 2025
• This Service Information Bulletin provides the Service Manual Correction to the diagnostic procedure for DTC B2A16 (Immobilizer Key Collation Diagnosis).
  18-226-25R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Dec 8, 2025
• This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be used when DTCs P2096 (POST CATALYST FUEL TRIM SYSTEM TOO LEAN BANK 1) and P2097 (POST CATALYST FUEL TRIM SYSTEM TOO RICH BAN…
  18-228-25R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 8, 2025
• This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
  15-333-25 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 2, 2025
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  Subaru Tech Tips (Article · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 20, 2025
• This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be used when DTCs P2096 (POST CATALYST FUEL TRIM SYSTEM TOO LEAN BANK 1) and P2097 (POST CATALYST FUEL TRIM SYSTEM TOO RICH BAN…
  18-228-25 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 20, 2025
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  Subaru Tech Tips (Article · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 20, 2025
• This bulletin announces reprogramming file that provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Audio and Navigation head units utilized i…
  15-305-22R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 14, 2025
• This bulletin announces the service procedure for battery replacement on 2025MY Forester in the event of battery replacement.
  07-229-24R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 13, 2025
• This Bulletin announces changes to the replacement procedure due to a design difference between Japan-produced bumpers and SIA-produced bumpers.
  12-274-25 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 6, 2025
• This bulletin provides information on the load carrying capacity reduced label when a port-installed or retailer-installed accessory exeeds 1.5 percent of the GVWR or 100 pounds, w…
  15-130-08R · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Oct 29, 2025
• This Service Information Bulletin outlines a systematic procedure for diagnosing parasitic draw (dark/standby current) in vehicles experiencing battery drain when the ignition is o…
  15-308-23R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 28, 2025
• This Service Bulletin is to inform you of a procedure to restore CP1.5’s normal operation by initializing the head unit.
  15-330-25 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 28, 2025
• This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be followed when encountering cases of the Remote Engine Start (RES) system being the only non-functioning feature with telemat…
  15-319-24R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 28, 2025
• Subaru tech tips newsletter article locator.
  Subaru Tech Tips (Article · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Oct 28, 2025
• Subaru tech tips newsletter article locator.
  Subaru Tech Tips (Article · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Oct 28, 2025
• This Bulletin outlines a comprehensive update to the dark current/parasitic draw diagnosis & testing procedures.
  07-236-25 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 23, 2025
• This Bulletin provides details on a new formal testing, charging, and tracking procedure for all 12-volt batteries in new vehicle inventory.
  07-233-25R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 23, 2025
• This bulletin announces the availability of new seat ventilation blower units which have been redesigned to address some cases of a vibration-type sound emitting from the blower un…
  12-252-23R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 23, 2025
• This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability and provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Audio and Navigation head unit…
  15-305-22R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 16, 2025
• 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.
  15-311-23R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 9, 2025
• This bulletin addresses cases when attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an Error Code 202 and / or 204 may occur preventing the process from complet…
  15-219-18R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 30, 2025
• This bulletin announces the availability of new seat ventilation blower units. This update is set to address some cases of a vibration-type sound emitting from the blower unit duri…
  12-252-23R · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Sep 30, 2025
• This OTA is an software update to provide audio improvements for the models listed.
  OTA Software Update (1003 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 29, 2025
• The following information announces reprogramming file availability and provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Audio and Navigati…
  15-305-22R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 18, 2025
• 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
  15-326-25R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 17, 2025
• This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant lea…
  10-105-25R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 5, 2025
• This Bulletin provides details on a new formal testing, charging, and tracking procedure for all 12-volt batteries in new vehicle inventory wjhich must be tested and reported every…
  07-233-25 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 3, 2025
• 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 equipp…
  15-266-20R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 26, 2025
• "This bulletin announces the service procedures to be followed when encountering instances of water intrusion from the sunroof area for models listed. "
  12-269-25 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 26, 2025
• This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
  15-320-24R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 21, 2025
• Subaru of America, Inc. will release an OTA to perform a software update to the DCM. This is a preventive OTA.
  SubaruNet Announcement · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 13, 2025
• Subaru Service Technical Support Newsletter special edition.
  Subaru Service Technical · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Aug 11, 2025
• This bulletin provides information on paint codes for vehicles in the 2026 line up.
  13-108-25 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 11, 2025
• This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files for the HYDRAULIC UNIT ASSEMBLY(VDC). This logic was developed to address the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC…
  06-96-25 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Aug 11, 2025
• This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files designed to improve the functionality of the Keyless Access Control Unit.
  15-327-25 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 11, 2025
• This Bulletin announces the availability of a new part Extender Belt. This is for customers who find it necessary to increase the length of their seat belt.
  17-21-25 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Aug 7, 2025
• This bulletin announces the availability of new seat ventilation blower units.
  12-252-23R · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Jul 29, 2025
• This OTA is released to address Telematic functions that may stop working after a certain amount of time from the vehicle's production.
  SubaruNet Announcement · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 16, 2025
• This Service Information Bulletin announces the precautionary measures to be followed in order to limit high ambient temperature exposure to the hybrid battery.
  07-210-22R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 14, 2025
• Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2025 model year Forester Strong Hybrid Electric Vehicles (SHEV) to tighten the child seat anchor bolts to…
  SubaruNet Announcement (W · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Jul 11, 2025
• "This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant le…
  10-105-25R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 10, 2025
• 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 abo…
  15-256-19R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 10, 2025
• 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 Navigat…
  15-236-18R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 10, 2025
• This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files developed to address cases of DTC C1C40 being detected by the Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) in addition to Fail…
  06-95-25R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 10, 2025
• This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files for the Transmission Control Module (TCM). These files contain enhanced logic to prevent DTC P0A12 from being set un…
  16-153-25 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 10, 2025
• This announcement is to inform subscribed customers of a software update for in-vehicle multimedia system.
  SubaruNet Announcement ( · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 8, 2025
• This announcment provides information on the release of the latest software updates to the Subaru Midtronics DSS-5000 Battery Diagnostic tool.
  SubaruNet Annoucement · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 27, 2025
• This announcement is to bring attention to the OTA for In-vehicle service appointment scheduler and In-vehicle message center.
  SubaruNet Announcement (S · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 24, 2025
• This Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16.
  15-251-19R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 24, 2025
• This Service Information bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected…
  10-105-25R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 23, 2025
• This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files for the Transmission Control Module (TCM).
  16-153-25 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 23, 2025
• Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2025 model year Forester Strong Hybrid Electric Vehicles (SHEV) to tighten the child seat anchor bolts to…
  WRC-25 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Jun 20, 2025
• Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2025 model year Forester Strong Hybrid Electric Vehicles (SHEV) to inspect the child seat anchor bolts an…
  SubaruNet announcement · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Jun 20, 2025
• 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.
  15-326-25 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 17, 2025
• OTA head unit software update for CP1.5 head units. General software improvements for a better drving experience and functionality.
  SubaruNet Announcement · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 13, 2025
• 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 Navigat…
  15-236-18R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 10, 2025
• This Bulletin provides the Service Manual Correction to the diagnostic procedure for DTC B2A16 (Immobilizer Key Collation Diagnosis).
  18-226-25R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 9, 2025
• This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files developed to address cases of DTC C1C40 being detected by the Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) in addition to Fail…
  06-95-25 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 29, 2025
• The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.
  01-168-09R · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 19, 2025
• This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant lea…
  10-105-25R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 13, 2025
• This Service Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16.
  15-251-19R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 30, 2025
• This Bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be followed when diagnosing engine oil leakage on FA and FB type engines.
  02-192-24R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Apr 22, 2025
• This bulletin announces repair procedures to address cases of a loose fitting exterior rear door garnish.
  12-263-25 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 22, 2025
• This Bulletin announces availability of a User Guide and an informative video to supplement the recent releases to retailers of the SOA321152 and SOA321153 Terminal Test Kits.
  14-31-25 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 31, 2025
• The following information announces reprogramming file availability and provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Audio and Navigati…
  15-305-22R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 24, 2025
• The purpose of this bulletin is to advise of SOA’s revised Catalytic Converter Recycling Program shipping procedure.
  09-51-08R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Mar 24, 2025
• This Bulletin announces the Service Manual Correction for the diagnostic procedures to be followed when performing diagnostic repairs for diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P26A6 (Eng…
  09-132-25 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Mar 24, 2025
• This Service Information Bulletin details a new procedure for conducting a CommCheck on vehicles equipped with a GEN 3/GEN 3+ DCM.
  15-324-25 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 18, 2025
• This Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns.
  15-304-22R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 18, 2025
• This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
  01-167-08R · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 17, 2025
• This bulletin announces the repair procedure to be followed when diagnosing cases of the starter motor not operating when attempting to restart after a short drive cycle in low amb…
  09-133-25 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Mar 17, 2025
• This Bulletin announces diagnostic procedures to be followed when working with a Power Rear Gate (PRG).
  12-262-25 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 6, 2025
• When attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an Error Code 202 and / or 204 may occur preventing the process from completing successfully.
  15-219-18R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 6, 2025
• Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2025 model year Forester Limited vehicles equipped with 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels.
  WRB-25 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Feb 14, 2025
• This Bulletin provides the Service Manual Correction to the diagnostic procedure for DTC B2A16 (Immobilizer Key Collation Diagnosis).
  18-226-25 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 12, 2025
• This announcment is an update to safety recall WRB-25 incorrect wheel lug seat surface.
  Subarunet Announcement (W · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Feb 11, 2025
• "This Service Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16."
  15-251-19R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 10, 2025
• WRB-25 incorrect wheel seat surface safety recall and stop sale tool shipment and inspection procedure.
  Subarunet Announcement · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Feb 7, 2025
• This announcement is in regard to special service tool shipment will be shipped directly to the Subar retailers during February.
  Subarunet Announcement · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 31, 2025
• A head unit OTA will be available via cellular network for Mid and High Grade CP1.5 head units.
  RC5 Head Unit OTA · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 28, 2025
• Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2025 model year Forester Limited vehicles equipped with 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels.
  Subaru Announcement (WRB- · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Jan 25, 2025
• The following information announces reprogramming file availability and provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Audio and Navigati…
  15-305-22R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 18, 2025
• This bulletin announces availability of a new Genuine Subaru Alternative Replacement Battery introduced to satisfy current supply demands.
  07-218-23R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 14, 2025
• This bulletin announces availability of new reprogramming files developed to enhance the seat heater temperature control.
  12-256-24R · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Jan 9, 2025
• 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 t…
  07-59-07R · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Dec 13, 2024
• 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 15t…
  SubaruNet Announcement · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 14, 2024
• The following information announces reprogramming file availability and provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Audio and Navigati…
  15-305-22R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 7, 2024
• 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. Th…
  15-130-08R · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Oct 31, 2024
• This bulletin announces availability of new reprogramming files developed to enhance the seat heater temperature control.
  12-256-24 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 25, 2024
• This bulletin following information announces reprogramming file availability and provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Audio an…
  15-305-22R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 2, 2024
• This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
  01-167-08R · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Oct 1, 2024
• This Service Information Bulletin announces the preferred practices to be used when handling vehicles equipped with Gen2 Telematics which are enrolled in the Subaru STARLINK® Secur…
  15-298-22R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 27, 2024
• This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
  01-167-08R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 27, 2024
• This Service Information Bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be followed when diagnosing engine oil leakage on FA and FB type engines.
  02-192-24 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 26, 2024
• This Service Information bulletin is being released as guidance for proper testing and charging of vehicle batteries.
  07-178-21R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 26, 2024
• This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
  15-320-24 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 26, 2024
• The CP1.5 RCs OTA is available for all mid and high grade CP1.5 head units.
  SubaruNet Announcement · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 26, 2024
• This bulletin announces availability of the NEW genuine Subaru engine oil filter.
  02-191-22R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 17, 2024
• This bulletin outlines the judgment criteria to be used when inspecting front transverse link bushings to reduce unnecessary bushing replacement.
  03-94-24 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Sep 4, 2024
• This Service Information Bulletin announces important diagnostic information to utilize when the Data Communication Module (DCM) is being tested as a dark current/standby current s…
  15-308-23R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 15, 2024
• This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure for 2025MY vehicles.
  15-320-24 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 5, 2024
• The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.
  01-168-09R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Aug 5, 2024
• This Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16.
  15-251-19R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 5, 2024
• This annoucement provides parts personnel information about remanufactured transmissions that will no longer be available.
  Subarunet Announcement · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 24, 2024
• This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability and provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Audio and Navigation head unit…
  15-305-22R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 18, 2024
• This announcement provides information for retailers to install the latest infotainment system software for Denso CP 1.5.
  Subarunet Announcement · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 18, 2024
• This bulletin announces important diagnostic information to utilize when testing the Data Communication Module (DCM) as a dark current/standby current source. All models equipped w…
  15-308-23R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 17, 2024
• This announcement provides information on Takata Recall Escalated Towing Program.
  Subarunet Announcement · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 15, 2024
• This thermo control valve video contains information on the replacement of thermo control valve.
  Thermo Control Valve Vide · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jul 11, 2024
• This Bulletin provides SOA paint codes to help eliminate possible confusion for 2025 MY vehicles.
  13-107-24 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jul 9, 2024
• This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
  01-167-08R · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jul 8, 2024
• This Bulletin provides guidance for diagnosing a leaking front or rear suspension strut.
  05-91-24 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jul 8, 2024
• This information announces reprograming file availability for Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Audio and Navigation systems. Inprovement for CarPlay concerns with hands-free calls when the rece…
  SubaruNet Announcement · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 28, 2024
• This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability and provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Audio and Navigation head unit…
  15-305-22R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 28, 2024
• This bulletin announces the service procedure for battery replacement on 2025MY Forester in the event of battery replacement.
  07-229-24R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jun 28, 2024
• This bulletin provides diagnosis and procedure information to be applied when diagnosing potential fluid leaks on front and rear brake calipers. This information has been developed…
  06-90-24 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Jun 25, 2024
• To satisfy current supply demands, a new Subaru alternative replacement battery is now available.
  07-218-23R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 28, 2024