2025 Subaru Forester technical service bulletins
202 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2025 Subaru Forester.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This bulletin announces a change to the troubleshooting tree when diagnosing DTC P2404 EVAP SYSTEM LEAK...
- This is an update announcement regarding the TechShare & NorthStar Integration
- This Service Information Bulletin announces Service Manual updates for the diagnosis of hands-free calling...
- This announcement provides information on the connected services platform for Subaru EVs.
- This bulletin announces the service procedures to be followed when encountering instances of water...
- 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 Bulletin procedure announces a revised diagnostic procedure for DTC B28A6 INTERNAL STEREO CAMERA...
- This Service Information Bulletin announces the availability of ThreeBond 1216J (SOA868V9640) designed for...
- This Service Information Bulletin announces the release of a new diagnostic assistance application for...
- This announcement provides information on a new software update for the Midtronics Dss and DCA machines.
- This announcement provides information on the TechShare & NorthStar Intergration
- This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a...
- This bulletin announces the repair procedures to be followed when encountering cases of excessive gap...
- This announcement provides information on an enhancement of the TechShare CVT diagnostic assitance...
- This Bulletin announces additional troubleshooting steps for the following DTCs: DTC C1956: RH Actuator...
- 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 bulletin announces the service procedures to be followed when encountering instances of water...
- This announcement provides an update to the WRH-26 certification label recall.
- This bulletin announces a design change to the cord assembly that connects the Center Infotainment Display...
- This bulletin announces an inspection procedure for the Smart Rear View Mirror Assembly.
- This Announcement provides diagnostic assistance for CVT issues.
- This Subaru announcement provides an update to the non-compliance recall WRH-26 Certification label.
- This bulletin announces a reprogramming file availability and provides a software update installation...
- This Service Information Bulletin outlines a systematic procedure for diagnosing parasitic draw...
- This bulletin announces a design change to the cord assembly that connects the Center Infotainment Display...
- This bulletin provides guidance when diagnosing chain slip, judder, shudder, and hesitation concerns on...
- 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...
- WRH-26
- This announcement provides information on WRH-26 affected CPO and Used Vehicle Inventory.
- This announcement provides WRH-26 recall information for customers.
- This announcement provides WRH-26 recall information for owner contact and a vehicle disclosure form.
- This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedure to be performed before the service manual.
- This bulletin provides new diagnostic steps for DTC P0851 and P0852 to be used in conjunction with the...
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a non-compliance recall for certain 2026 model...
- This announcement provides an update for retailer inventory affected by the WRH-26 non-compliance recall.
- This announcement is to inform retailers of the non-compliance recall/stop sale parts update and repair...
- This announcement provides information on a temporary process for addressing affected SSLP vehicles under...
- This bulletin provides instruction for use (FOTA) of a new reprogramming procedure to optimize the Denso...
- This bulletin outlines a repair procedure to be performed if DTC B2781 is set in the steering lock control...
- This bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for removing...
- This bulletin announces a change in the seat belt warning buzzer intervals in the inspection procedure...
- This bulletin announces availability of new Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) & Vehicle Dynamics Control...
- This announcement is requesting retailer staff to retain the EyeSight protective hood covers from...
- This bulletin announces a design change to the front brake pads with a new friction material and shape...
- This bulletin announces a design change to the front hood release lever, which in certain circumstances,...
- This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide removal and installation tips to be followed...
- This bulletin provides a new diagnostic procedure for vehicles equipped with a Denso CP 1, 1.5 and 2.5...
- 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 bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be used when DTCs B1571(REFERENCE CODE...
- This bulletin announces a design change to the Power Rear Gate Drive (PRG) Unit to address rare concerns...
- This bulletin announces design changes to the heated steering wheel switch assembly and harness
- This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide interim guidance for vehicles exhibiting DTC B2A20.
- This bulletin announces a design change to the front brake pads which have been redesigned with a new...
- This bulletin announces the repair procures to be followed when encountering cases of loose fitment of the...
- 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 bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files developed to address cases of DTC...
- The following information announces reprogramming file availability and provides a software update...
- 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 Bulletin provides information on the availability of a new auxiliary USB terminal designed to resolve...
- This bulletin announces design changes made to the Seat Ventilation Control Module to address concerns...
- This bulletin announces a new diagnostic procedure for the wireless charger.
- This bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for removing...
- This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be used when DTCs P2096 (POST CATALYST FUEL TRIM...
- 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 announces reprogramming file that provides a software update installation procedure to...
- This bulletin announces the service procedure for battery replacement on 2025MY Forester in the event of...
- This Bulletin announces changes to the replacement procedure due to a design difference between...
- This bulletin provides information on the load carrying capacity reduced label when a port-installed or...
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- This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be followed when encountering cases of the Remote...
- This Service Bulletin is to inform you of a procedure to restore CP1.5’s normal operation by initializing...
- This Service Information Bulletin outlines a systematic procedure for diagnosing parasitic draw...
- This bulletin announces the availability of new seat ventilation blower units which have been redesigned...
- 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 announces reprogramming file availability and provides a software update installation...
- This bulletin provides instruction for use of a new reprogramming procedure to optimize the Denso Gen 4.5...
- This bulletin announces the availability of new seat ventilation blower units
- This bulletin addresses cases when attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an...
- This OTA is an software update to provide audio improvements for the models listed.
- This bulletin provides instruction for use of a new reprogramming procedure to optimize the Denso Gen 4.5...
- This Bulletin provides details on a new formal testing, charging, and tracking procedure for all 12-volt...
- This bulletin announces the service procedures to be followed when encountering instances of water...
- 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 announces the availability of reprogramming files designed to improve the functionality of...
- This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files for the HYDRAULIC UNIT ASSEMBLY(VDC). This...
- This bulletin provides information on paint codes for vehicles in the 2026 line up.
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- This Bulletin announces the availability of a new part Extender Belt
- This bulletin announces the availability of new seat ventilation blower units.
- This OTA is released to address Telematic functions that may stop working after a certain amount of time...
- This Service Information Bulletin announces the precautionary measures to be followed in order to limit...
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2025 model year Forester Strong...
- This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files for the Transmission Control Module (TCM)....
- The following information addresses reprogramming file availability and a software update installation...
- This bulletin provides information on a new reprogramming procedure (FOTA) to optimize the Harman Gen 3.1...
- This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C)...
- This announcement is to inform subscribed customers of a software update for in-vehicle multimedia system.
- 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 bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files for the Transmission Control Module (TCM).
- This Service Information bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air...
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2025 model year Forester Strong...
- OTA head unit software update for CP1.5 head units
- The following information addresses reprogramming file availability and a software update installation...
- This Bulletin provides the Service Manual Correction to the diagnostic procedure for DTC B2A16...
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- This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C)...
- This Service Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC...
- This bulletin announces repair procedures to address cases of a loose fitting exterior rear door garnish.
- 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...
- This Bulletin announces the Service Manual Correction for the diagnostic procedures to be followed when...
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- This Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during...
- This Service Information Bulletin details a new procedure for conducting a CommCheck on vehicles equipped...
- This bulletin announces the repair procedure to be followed when diagnosing cases of the starter motor not...
- When attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an Error Code 202 and / or 204...
- This Bulletin announces diagnostic procedures to be followed when working with a Power Rear Gate (PRG).
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2025 model year Forester...
- This announcment is an update to safety recall WRB-25 incorrect wheel lug seat surface.
- This Service Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC...
- WRB-25 incorrect wheel seat surface safety recall and stop sale tool shipment and inspection procedure.
- 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 announces availability of a new Genuine Subaru Alternative Replacement Battery introduced to...
- This bulletin announces availability of new reprogramming files developed to enhance the seat heater...
- 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 bulletin following information announces reprogramming file availability and provides a software...
- 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...
- To satisfy current supply demands, a new Subaru alternative replacement battery is now available.
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