2013 Subaru Forester technical service bulletins
391 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2013 Subaru Forester.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This is an update announcement regarding the TechShare & NorthStar Integration
- This announcement provides information on the connected services platform for Subaru EVs.
- This bulletin provides a step-by-step diagnostic procedure for resolving Remote Engine Start (RES)...
- This Service Information Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but...
- This announcement provides information on DCM replacememts due to a parasitic draw.
- This announcement provides information on an outage affecting the Subaru Select Monitor 5 application.
- This Service Information Bulletin announces the availability of ThreeBond 1216J (SOA868V9640) designed for...
- This announcement provides information on a new software update for the Midtronics Dss and DCA machines.
- This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a...
- This bulletin provides paint code information for 2027 model year vehicles.
- This announcement provides an update to all 2027 model year Subaru warranty coverages for wear items and...
- This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during...
- This Service Information Bulletin outlines a systematic procedure for diagnosing parasitic draw...
- This Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during...
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- This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a...
- This announcement is requesting retailer staff to retain the EyeSight protective hood covers from...
- This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for...
- This announcement provides information on the remanufactured CVT transmission program.
- This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide interim guidance for vehicles exhibiting DTC B2A20.
- This bulletin announces the service manual correction regarding clutch master cylinder reservoir service...
- This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedures to be followed when addressing customer concerns of...
- This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C)...
- This bulletin contains information to help when attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics...
- This announcement provides information on the use of aftermarket services or tools for programming...
- This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide interim guidance for 2026 model year vehicles...
- This Subaru service and technical support line newsletter provides information on the next phase of TechShare.
- This announcement has been created to address difficulties with software updates on Subaru Select Monitors...
- This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedure for the STARLINK® Remote Engine Start (RES).
- This Service Information Bulletin provides the Service Manual Correction to the diagnostic procedure for...
- This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a...
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- This bulletin provides information on the load carrying capacity reduced label when a port-installed or...
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- This Service Information Bulletin outlines a systematic procedure for diagnosing parasitic draw...
- This Bulletin provides details on a new formal testing, charging, and tracking procedure for all 12-volt...
- This Bulletin outlines a comprehensive update to the dark current/parasitic draw diagnosis & testing...
- This bulletin addresses cases when attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an...
- This Bulletin provides details on a new formal testing, charging, and tracking procedure for all 12-volt...
- This Bulletin provides helpful procedures and best practices to utilize when customers present with...
- Subaru of America, Inc. will release an OTA to perform a software update to the DCM. This is a preventive OTA.
- This bulletin provides information on paint codes for vehicles in the 2026 line up.
- Subaru Service Technical Support Newsletter special edition.
- This OTA is released to address Telematic functions that may stop working after a certain amount of time...
- This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C)...
- This announcment provides information on the release of the latest software updates to the Subaru...
- This Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16.
- This announcement is to bring attention to the OTA for In-vehicle service appointment scheduler and...
- This Service Information bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air...
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- This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C)...
- The repair instructions previously provided in the WQK-47 recall bulletin as been updated, the WQQ-52...
- This Service Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC...
- This Bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be followed when diagnosing engine oil leakage on FA...
- This Bulletin announces availability of a User Guide and an informative video to supplement the recent...
- Due to incomplete repair instructions previously provided in the WQK-47 recall bulletin, the WQQ-52 recall...
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- This Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during...
- When attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an Error Code 202 and / or 204...
- This Service Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC...
- This announcement is in regard to special service tool shipment will be shipped directly to the Subar...
- A head unit OTA will be available via cellular network for Mid and High Grade CP1.5 head units.
- This bulletin is for information purposes only.The bulletin adresses design changes of the headlamps and...
- This annocement is to inform dealers to the Gen 3.1 Head Unit OTA will be available via Wi-Fi. The update...
- This bulletin details an important regulation issued by the federal safety agency which impacts the way...
- This Service Information Bulletin announces the preferred practices to be used when handling vehicles...
- The CP1.5 RCs OTA is available for all mid and high grade CP1.5 head units.
- This Service Information bulletin is being released as guidance for proper testing and charging of vehicle...
- This Service Information Bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be followed when diagnosing...
- This bulletin announces availability of the NEW genuine Subaru engine oil filter.
- This bulletin outlines the judgment criteria to be used when inspecting front transverse link bushings to...
- This Service Information Bulletin announces important diagnostic information to utilize when the Data...
- This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a...
- This annoucement provides parts personnel information about remanufactured transmissions that will no...
- This announcement provides information for retailers to install the latest infotainment system software...
- This bulletin announces important diagnostic information to utilize when testing the Data Communication...
- This announcement provides information on Takata Recall Escalated Towing Program.
- This thermo control valve video contains information on the replacement of thermo control valve.
- This Bulletin provides SOA paint codes to help eliminate possible confusion for 2025 MY vehicles.
- This Bulletin provides guidance for diagnosing a leaking front or rear suspension strut.
- This information announces reprograming file availability for Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Audio and Navigation systems
- This bulletin provides diagnosis and procedure information to be applied when diagnosing potential fluid...
- Air bags
- This bulletin announces the recommended cleaning procedures to followed when encountering vehicles with...
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- Takata Front Passenger Airbag Module / Inflator “Like for Like” Recall
- This Service Information Bulletin provides an updated diagnostic flow along with an IMPORTANT caution to...
- Seat belts
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- Special Edition, 2012 current model subaru evaporative diagnostics and smoke testing.
- This bulletin announces a design change made to the Slide Rail components of the left and right front...
- This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from...
- This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic essential information during...
- This Bulletin announces design changes to the engine oil and CVT fluid drain plugs.
- This bulletin announces an additional service procedure for timing chain and / or cam sprocket replacement...
- This bulletin announces a change made to the wheel lug nuts.
- This bulletin provides a description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru...
- This bulletin provides corrected diagnostics containing a revised flow for certain CVT solenoid related DTCs.
- This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for...
- This bulletin is to advise of SOA’s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.
- Description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru Technical Information System...
- Engine and engine cooling
- This Service Information bulletin announces availability of a new front brake pad shim kit to specifically...
- To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed...
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- This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing.
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- This Service Information Bulletin announces a change made to the wheel lug nuts.
- This Service Information Bulletin provides corrected diagnostics containing a revised flow for certain CVT...
- This bulletin announces availability of new master cylinder application shaft seals.
- This service information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the...
- Special Service Tools Cross Reference List.
- This bulletin announces a design change made to the Slide Rail components of the left and right front...
- All Models (Vehicle Cleaning- COVID-19Best Practices)
- This Bulletin provides information regarding DTC P0606 related specifically to the determination of this...
- Air bags
- This bulletin announces availability of new power window switch assemblies.
- Takata Like for Like recalls- TKA20 (Zone A), TKB20 (Zone B), TKC20 (Zone C).
- This bulletin announces a design change made to the rear wheel / brake backing plates
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- This bulletin announces availability of new power window switch assemblies developed to address the...
- This Service Information bulletin announces instruction for application of additional lubrication between...
- This Service Information bulletin provides new inspection and repair procedures for AVCS (Active Valve...
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain vehicles in the ranges listed below to inspect and...
- Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter.
- This bulletin announces availability of new power window switch assemblies developed to address the...
- Owner Notification, Owners will be notified by first class mail on May 10, 2019
- This bulletin announces part information for new Active Valve Control System (AVCS) oil control solenoid...
- New Subaru Safety Recall: WUF-91 Replacement Ignition Switch Recall Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is...
- Air bags
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain Crosstrek, Forester, Impreza, and WRX vehicles to...
- This Service Information bulletin announces a design change made to the rubber timing hole access plug to...
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- Air bags
- This Service Information Bulletin announces design changes to the engine?s knock sensor which will help...
- This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the...
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- Equipment
- In conjunction with the launch of our new Remanufactured FB Engine Short Block Program, SOA would like to...
- This Service Information bulletin announces the standardization of the IG2 and ACC relays used on the...
- This bulletin provides a measurement and adjustment procedure for the stop lamp switch
- This Service Information bulletin announces availability of a new front brake pad shim kit to specifically...
- This bulletin announces a design change to the A/C Condenser receiver-dryer assembly
- This bulletin announces availability of new VDC Control Module & Hydraulic Units (VDCCM&H/U) to address...
- 2013-14MY
- This bulletin provides details regarding a new oil filler tube o-ring developed to address engine oil...
- This bulletin provides a measurement and adjustment procedure for the stop lamp switch
- ( 2017-2018MY Impreza
- This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a...
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling 100,127 vehicles including certain 2007-2009 model year...
- This bulletin outlines design changes made to the upper oil pan assembly on FA and FB engines used on the...
- This Service Information bulletin announces a material change to the engine accessory drive / v-belt made...
- This bulletin outlines design changes made to the upper oil pan assembly on FA and FB engines used on the...
- This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the internal contact portion of the oil...
- All 2012 to 2015 Models Equipped with Fujitsu Ten (F10) Generation 1 (Gen1) Audio / Navigation Systems
- Refer to bulletin for engine/transmission type
- 2013-14MY
- This bulletin provides a procedure for removal of the accessory Turbo Boost Gauge and restoration of the...
- Panasonic audio systems troubleshooting guide
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- Power train
- Oil Consumption Class Action Claim Notice Clarification VIN break point clarification Memo
- Oil Consumption Class Action Law Suit Frequently Asked Questions
- Revised TSB. The Subaru Lock Information Site (SLIS) is located at http://lockinfo.subaru.com, and...
- This bulletin announces a new procedure for updating the operating software used in F10 GEN1 audio /...
- This bulletin announces a new procedure for updating the operating software used in F10 Gen1 audio /...
- Revised Service Bulletin: Surface Treatment Change To Oil Control Piston Rings
- Proposed engine oil consumption class action settlement recently you may have seen various online and...
- Revised service bulletin: surface treatment change to oil control piston rings this bulletin announces...
- This bulletin announces information regarding a major change to the repair procedures previously outlined...
- The purpose of this bulletin is to provide procedures for the diagnosis and repair of oil seepage which...
- This service information bulletin announces a design change to the oil pressure switch assembly
- This bulletin announces information regarding a major change to the repair procedures previously outlined...
- This service information bulletin is intended to provide helpful insight to use when responding to...
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- This service information bulletin reviews a design change to the engine wiring harness to eliminate...
- This bulletin informs of a parts change to the brake system master cylinder and vacuum booster
- If you encounter a vehicle that has a groaning type noise coming from the power steering pump when the...
- This Bulletin provides a procedure for diagnosis and determination of necessary part replacement in the...
- This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to address customer concerns of extended...
- Annoucment to UPDATE ? Subaru Recall Campaign WQQ?52 Brake Line Corrosion
- This Service Information bulletin provides revised procedures for inspection and measurement of the...
- This bulletin was revised to advise retailers the warranty/claim information has been updated.
- The purpose of this bulletin is to provide a description of current changes to service manuals available...
- This bulletin provides a procedure for diagnosis and determination of necessary part replacement in the...
- This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a...
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- This announcement is to advise of recall WQQ-52 being issued as a result of incomplete repair instructions...
- This recall is being issued as a result of incomplete repair instructions provided in the impreza and...
- This bulletin provides a procedure for diagnosis and determination of necessary part replacement in the...
- WQK-47R - brake line corrosion
- Service memo announcement of subaru recall campaign: brake line corrosion WQQ-52
- Surface treatment change to oil control piston rings
- Surface Treatment Change To Oil Control Piston Rings
- Revision to troubleshooting information for vdc DTC C0071
- Revision to Troubleshooting Information for VDC DTC C0071
- Subaru: information regarding replacement revision of air intake duct for turbocharger where insulator...
- Intercooler/intake air duct - this bulletin announces availability of a revised replacement air intake...
- Intercooler/Intake Air Duct
- Subaru: replacing coolant piping located adjacent to radiator that's corroded and damaged due to road salt...
- Replacement at oil cooler piping - this bulletin will provide information regarding a change to the...
- Replacement AT Oil Cooler Piping
- Oil Consumption in Certain Subaru Models
- Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newsletter
- WQK-47 - brake line corrosion product campaign bulletin
- Service memo regarding spray application gun assembly / use caution
- Replacement Key and Immobilizer Info
- Brake Line Corrosion
- Diagnosis and repair for avcs-related dtcs P000A, P000B, P000C, P000D, P0011, P0014, P0021 and P0024
- Diagnosis and Repair for AVCS-Related DTCs
- New subaru recall campaign: brake line corrosion WQK]47
- New Subaru Recall Campaign: Brake Line Corrosion WQK?47
- This bulletin announces availability of a revised replacement air intake duct for the turbocharged...
- Surface treatment change to oil control piston rings - the change was made as a result of some limited...
- Reprogramming file availability for dtcs P0341 and P0346
- This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to address ECM DTCs P0341 and P0346.
- Subaru: the custiomer may complain of the intermittent operation of the hill start assist warning lamp
- Hill start assist (HSA) warning light, DTC C0076 - this bulletin provides information to address a...
- Front Cross Member Mounting Bolt Change
- Subaru: some vehicles may experience difficulty starting, rough idle, cam position or misfire dtcs
- Difficulty starting, rough idle, cam position or misfire dtcs P0340, P0341, P0345, P0346, P0365, P0366,...
- Difficulty Starting, Rough Idle, Cam Position or Misfire DTCs
- Repair procedure for high-pitched sound from extension housing area using latest generation production...
- Repair Procedure for High-Pitched Sound from Extension Housing Area Using Latest Generation Production Parts
- This bulletin provides information regarding a change made to the surface treatment applied to the oil...
- Subaru: ECM is available for reprogramming files to address false cel/MIL illumination and the diagnostic...
- This bulletin announces the availability of ECM reprogramming files to address a false cel/MIL...
- ECM Reprogramming Availability for DTC P050A
- Subaru: the formation of moisture and/or condensation, inside of rear combination and headlamps, is...
- Exchange Component Identification
- This bulletin provides information regarding a change made to the surface treatment applied to the oil...
- A countermeasure thermostat has been released to address a rare condition which may occur during engine...
- Countermeasure Thermostat Availability for DTC P0128
- Copies of communications
- This bulletin provides information to help diagnose 6 different conditions relating to customer concerns...
- We have received several calls from dealers who have customers eligible for the WQH44 subaru carpeted...
- This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a...
- Exchange Component Identification and procedures
- This bulletin provides inspection and repair procedures for intake and exhaust camshaft position-related...
- This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a...
- 2013 Exchange Component Identification and Procedures
- This bulletin provides information to help diagnose 6 different conditions relating to customer concerns...
- Fujitsu Ten (F10) SD Card Audio/Navigation System
- The purpose of this bulletin is to provide a description of current changes to service manuals available...
- Service Manual Corrections
- Electrical Systems Operation & Diagnosis Module
- Subaru: the rubber cap, that covers electrical connection at oil pressure switch, has a new design change...
- Design Change to Rubber Sealing Cap for Oil Pressure Switch
- This Bulletin provides production change, repair procedure and parts information to address a customer...
- Tech Support SD Card for Navi Complete
- This Bulletin provides a repair procedure for the replacement of the tonneau cover stoppers
- Replacement Key and Immobilizer info
- Oil Filler Cap Gasket Coming Unseated
- Technical Support Line Newsletter
- All subaru owners with 2012MY & 2013MY factory navigation may now download the latest mapset data from...
- New Navigation System Map Download Available ? Q3 2012 mapset
- This bulletin announces the availability of ECM reprogramming files to address an extended engine cranking...
- This Bulletin announces the availability of ECM reprogramming files to address an extended engine
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- In the event you encounter a customer complaint that the rear door wheel arch molding is loose, there is...
- Rear Door Wheel Arch Molding
- Puddle Light Recall
- The purpose of this bulletin is to provide a description of current changes to service manuals available...
- Subaru: rare condition where ice and snow clogs evaporative emission system hoses and/or drain separator,...
- ECM reprogramming
- Subaru: due to irregular stamping of camshaft position sensor plate, and out of specification, engine may...
- Difficulty starting, rough idle dtcs P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304 P0340, P0341, P0345, P0346
- Difficulty Starting, Rough Idle
- Service manual corrections - the purpose of this bulletin is to provide a description of current changes...
- Diagnosis of DTCs C1249, C1531 and C0054
- If you encounter a customer complaint that the engine is difficult to start, the camshaft position sensor...
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