Vehicle report

2026 SUBARU FORESTER HYBRID

Service bulletins

33 bulletins

Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.

WRH-26R

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a non-compliance recall for certain 2026 model year Crosstrek 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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Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Subaru announcement provides an update to the non-compliance recall WRH-26 Certification label.

15-308-23R

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Service Information Bulletin outlines a systematic procedure for diagnosing parasitic draw (dark/standby current) in vehicles experiencing battery drain when the ignition is off, leading to no-start conditions or frequent jump-starts.This is an revised version of the original bulletin.

15-304-22R

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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.)

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15-333-25R

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

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

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This announcement provides WRH-26 recall information for customers.

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

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

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

09-140-26

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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.

WRF-26R

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2026 model year Forester vehicles equipped with a power moonroof assembly. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin).

02-193-24R

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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.)

09-74-21R

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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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This announcement is requesting retailer staff to retain the EyeSight protective hood covers from Generation 4 EyeSight cameras.

19-02-26

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information on how to identify which high voltage battery repairs can be performed at the retailer level.

01-167-08R

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

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This announcement provides information on the remanufactured CVT transmission program.

07-240-26R

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide interim guidance for vehicles exhibiting DTC B2A20.

03-97-26

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin announces the service manual correction regarding clutch master cylinder reservoir service procedures.

05-97-26

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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/wheel balance is suspected.

10-105-25R

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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 leak.

15-219-18R

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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 from completing successfully

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This announcement provides information on the use of aftermarket services or tools for programming immobilizer keys/fobs.

WRG-25R

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2026 model year Forester Vehicles to replace the rear gate stay and bracket.

Subaru Tech Tips Special

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Subaru service and technical support line newsletter provides information on the next phase of TechShare.

15-300-22R

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedure for the STARLINKĀ® Remote Engine Start (RES).

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This announcement has been created to address difficulties with software updates on Subaru Select Monitors with DST-010 interface firmware has been updated.

18-226-25R

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Service Information Bulletin provides the Service Manual Correction to the diagnostic procedure for DTC B2A16 (Immobilizer Key Collation Diagnosis).

15-333-25

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

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12-274-25

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Bulletin announces changes to the replacement procedure due to a design difference between Japan-produced bumpers and SIA-produced bumpers.

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Complaint counts are reports filed with NHTSA, not failure rates. A common model collects more of them than a rare one that breaks more often.