12-269-25R
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin announces the service procedures to be followed when encountering instances of water intrusion from the sunroof area. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.
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2026 SUBARU FORESTER
Service bulletins
51 bulletinsTechnical 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.
SubaruNet Announcement (C
Other
This Announcement provides diagnostic assistance for CVT issues.
SubaruNet Announcement (W
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Subaru announcement provides an update to the non-compliance recall WRH-26 Certification label.
15-305-22R
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin announces a reprogramming file availability and provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models listed. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.
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.
15-341-26
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin announces a design change to the cord assembly that connects the Center Infotainment Display (CID) to the CCU, addressing reports of CID screen flickering.
16-154-25R
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Service Information Bulletin announces the release of a new diagnostic assistance application for TR690 and TR580 CVT-equipped vehicles. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.
16-158-26
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides guidance when diagnosing chain slip, judder, shudder, and hesitation concerns on the TR580 model CVT transmissions used in the models listed.
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
SubaruNet Announcement (P
Other
WRH-26 Certification Label Non-Compliance Recall- Parts and SSLP Process Updates.
SubaruNet Announcement (V
Other
This announcement provides WRH-26 recall information for owner contact and a vehicle disclosure form.
SubaruNet Announcement (v
Other
This announcement provides information on WRH-26 affected CPO and Used Vehicle Inventory.
04-31-26
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedure to be performed before the service manual.
17-22-26
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Bulletin provides parts ordering and service guidance when replacing passenger seat assemblies and other passenger seat components.
WRH-26R
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 vehicles, and 2019- 2026 Ascent vehicles due to incorrect information listed on the certification label. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)
SubaruNet Announcement (
Other
This announcement is to inform retailers of the non-compliance recall/stop sale parts update and repair procedure.
15-311-23R
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 an revised version of the original bulletin).
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.)
SubaruNet Annoucement (E
Other
This announcement is requesting retailer staff to retain the EyeSight protective hood covers from Generation 4 EyeSight cameras.
07-241-26
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide removal and installation tips to be followed when working with EyeSight Stereo Cameras.
18-243-26
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin announces the elimination of oil spacers from both left- and right side camshaft carriers on FB2.5 engines.
01-167-08R
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
SubaruNet Announcement (R
Other
This announcement provides information on the remanufactured CVT transmission program.
18-230-26
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 detected by Keyless Access with Push Button Start(KACM).
07-240-26R
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide interim guidance for vehicles exhibiting DTC B2A20.
12-278-26
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin announces the repair procures to be followed when encountering cases of loose fitment of the interior dome lamp.
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.
WRH-25R
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service program for certain 2026 model year Forester vehicles that may be equipped with a rear door latch with a damaged micro switch.
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
SubaruNet Announcement (A
Other
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.
WRG-25
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.
SubaruNet Announcement
Other
The purpose of this announcement is to communicate updates regarding the WRG-25 Rear Gate Stay Bracket Safety Recall.
Subaru Tech Tips Special
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Subaru service and technical support line newsletter provides information on the next phase of TechShare.
WRH-25
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service program for certain 2026 model year Forester vehicles that may be equipped with a rear door latch with a damaged micro switch.
15-300-22R
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedure for the STARLINK® Remote Engine Start (RES).
15-328-26
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Subarunet Announcement (E
Other
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 (W
Other
In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service program for certain 2026 model year Forester vehicles that may be equipped with a rear door latch with a damaged micro switch.
18-229-25
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin announces a new diagnostic procedure for the wireless charger.
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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07-229-24R
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin announces the service procedure for battery replacement on 2025MY Forester in the event of battery replacement.
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.