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2012 Subaru FORESTER
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 4

Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 301–383 of 383, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Jan 17, 2012–Aug 8, 2013.

Back to 2012 Subaru FORESTER problems & recalls
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This archive includes service bulletins, warranty notices, software instructions and other communications. Records may repeat or supersede earlier instructions. A model-year association is not proof that a document covers every engine, trim, VIN or reported symptom, or that a repair is free.

NHTSA download snapshot: Sep 28, 2026. These are communication associations for this vehicle, not unique defects. How records are joined and counted.

Aug 8, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

1516513

NHTSA communication ID: 10234924

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Reprogramming for Non-Requested Bluetooth Audio Streaming Affecting ONLY Clarion Audio Units

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..

Source record 10234924 at NHTSA
Aug 8, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15-165-13

NHTSA communication ID: 10092098

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY OF REPROGRAMMING FILES TO ADDRESS CUSTOMER CONCERNS OF THE BLUETOOTH AUDIO STREAMING FEATURE OPERATING WITHOUT BEING SELECTED. THIS CAUSES THE SOURCE’S (SMARTPHONE, IPOD®, IPHONE®, MP3 PLAYER) BATTERY TO DRAIN UNEXPECTEDLY. THE UPDATE WILL INITIATE AN “OFF” SIGNAL TO THE MEDIA DEVICE SHOULD BLUETOOTH AUDIO STREAMING BEGIN WITHOUT A REQUEST FROM THE VEHICLE’S AUDIO UNIT. THE REPROGRAMMING FILES ARE ACCESSIBLE VIA: SUBARUNET > SERVICE > CLARION DOWNLOADS AND WILL NEED TO BE DOWNLOADED ONTO A DEDICATED NEW OR COMPLETELY EMPTY AND FORMATTED USB STORAGE DEVICE (FLASH DRIVE) FOR INSTALLATION INTO THE AUDIO UNIT THROUGH THE AUDIO SYSTEM’S USB PORT. IMPORTANT: READ THROUGH AND UNDERSTAND THIS SERVICE PROCEDURE COMPLETELY BEFORE PROCEEDING ANY FURTHER AS DAMAGE TO THE AUDIO UNIT MAY RESULT IF PROPER PRECAUTIONS OUTLINED BELOW ARE NOT FOLLOWED.

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10092098 at NHTSA
Aug 8, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15-165-13

NHTSA communication ID: 10067011

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: EQUIPMENT.

Source record 10067011 at NHTSA
Jul 1, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

1111612R

NHTSA communication ID: 10232524

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

DTC P0301 ? P0304 and P050A Reprogramming

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE.

Source record 10232524 at NHTSA
Jul 1, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

11-116-12R

NHTSA communication ID: 10084412

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

"THE PURPOSE OF THIS BULLETIN IS TO ANNOUNCE THE AVAILABILITY OF UPDATED ECM REPROGRAMMING FILES TO ADDRESS DTCS P0301 – P0304 AND P050A. NOTE: THESE REPROGRAMMING FILES ARE INTENDED TO ADDRESS A CONDITION WHEN DTCS ARE PRESENT FOR MISFIRE, BUT NO ACTUAL DRIVABILITY CONDITION EXISTS OR HAS BEEN REPORTED BY THE CUSTOMER. ACTUAL ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGHNESS CONDITIONS MUST BE DIAGNOSED ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES LISTED IN THE APPLICABLE SERVICE MANUAL."

Source components: ENGINE.

Source record 10084412 at NHTSA
Jul 1, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

11-116-12R

NHTSA communication ID: 10065791

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: EQUIPMENT.

Source record 10065791 at NHTSA
Jun 19, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

1113013R

NHTSA communication ID: 10232512

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Difficulty Starting, Rough Idle, Cam Position or Misfire DTCs

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR.

Source record 10232512 at NHTSA
Jun 19, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

11-130-13R

NHTSA communication ID: 10090293

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INSPECTION AND REPAIR PROCEDURES FOR INTAKE AND EXHAUST CAMSHAFT POSITION-RELATED AND/OR ENGINE MISFIRE DTCS FOR THE FA AND FB ENGINE-EQUIPPED MODELS LISTED ABOVE. THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (CPS) CLEARANCE MAY BE OUT OF SPECIFICATION CAUSING THESE CONDITION(S) AND ONE OR MORE OF THE DTCS LISTED ABOVE TO SET. IN ADDITION TO A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON, THERE MAY OR MAY NOT BE CUSTOMER CONCERNS OF ROUGH IDLE, EXTENDED CRANKING OR NO START.

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM.

Source record 10090293 at NHTSA
Jun 19, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

11-130-13R

NHTSA communication ID: 10087601

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INSPECTION AND REPAIR PROCEDURES FOR INTAKE AND EXHAUST CAMSHAFT POSITION-RELATED AND/OR ENGINE MISFIRE DTCS FOR THE FA AND FB ENGINE-EQUIPPED MODELS LISTED ABOVE. THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (CPS) CLEARANCE MAY BE OUT OF SPECIFICATION CAUSING THESE CONDITION(S) AND ONE OR MORE OF THE DTCS LISTED ABOVE TO SET. IN ADDITION TO A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON, THERE MAY OR MAY NOT BE CUSTOMER CONCERNS OF ROUGH IDLE, EXTENDED CRANKING OR NO START.

Source components: ENGINE · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL.

Source record 10087601 at NHTSA
Jun 19, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

11-130-13R

NHTSA communication ID: 10065788

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: ENGINE.

Source record 10065788 at NHTSA
Jun 12, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

1515212R

NHTSA communication ID: 10234852

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Exchange Component Identification and procedures

Source components: EQUIPMENT.

Source record 10234852 at NHTSA
Jun 12, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15-157-12R

NHTSA communication ID: 10085410

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS ILLUSTRATIONS OF EXCHANGE COMPONENTS AND THEIR MANUFACTURER AS WELL AS A DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPER EXCHANGE PROCEDURE. THE EXCHANGE PROGRAM POLICY CAN ALSO BE FOUND IN SECTIONS 8.4.9 AND 11.2.10 OF YOUR SERVICE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL FOUND IN SUBARUNET. 2013MY SUBARU VEHICLES

Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.

Source record 10085410 at NHTSA
Jun 12, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15-152-12R

NHTSA communication ID: 10065781

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: EQUIPMENT.

Source record 10065781 at NHTSA
Jun 7, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15-164-13

NHTSA communication ID: 10085407

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP DIAGNOSE 6 DIFFERENT CONDITIONS RELATING TO CUSTOMER CONCERNS WHICH MAY ARISE WHEN USING THE F10 AUDIO / NAVIGATION SYSTEM.

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).

Source record 10085407 at NHTSA
Jun 7, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15-164-13

NHTSA communication ID: 10065780

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: EQUIPMENT.

Source record 10065780 at NHTSA
Jun 4, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

1817213

NHTSA communication ID: 10235852

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Service Manual Corrections

Source components: EQUIPMENT.

Source record 10235852 at NHTSA
Jun 4, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

18-172-13

NHTSA communication ID: 10084424

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

THE PURPOSE OF THIS BULLETIN IS TO PROVIDE A DESCRIPTION OF CURRENT CHANGES TO SERVICE MANUALS AVAILABLE VIA THE SUBARU TECHNICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (STIS) WEB SITE. THE TABLES CONTAINED WITHIN THIS BULLETIN ARE TO BE USED AS GUIDES FOR BECOMING AWARE OF THE LATEST CHANGES. WE ADVISE YOU TO ALWAYS REFER TO THE STIS WEB SITE WHEN LOOKING FOR THE LATEST SERVICE INFORMATION. PRINTED PAGES WILL NOT BE MADE AVAILABLE TO UPDATE PRINTED SERVICE MANUALS.

Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.

Source record 10084424 at NHTSA
May 28, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0214113

NHTSA communication ID: 10235838

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Design Change to Rubber Sealing Cap for Oil Pressure Switch

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Source record 10235838 at NHTSA
May 28, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-141-13

NHTSA communication ID: 10052503

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBARU: THE RUBBER CAP, THAT COVERS ELECTRICAL CONNECTION AT OIL PRESSURE SWITCH, HAS A NEW DESIGN CHANGE AND IT PROVIDES BETTER SEALING AND RESISTANCE TO INTRUSION OF MOISTURE THAT CAN COMPROMISE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION, AND MAY BE IN SOME CASES, CAUSE OIL PRESSURE LAMP TO ILLUMINATE. MODEL 2012-2013 IMPREZA,2011-2013 FORESTER. *PE

Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.

Source record 10052503 at NHTSA
May 22, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

037012R

NHTSA communication ID: 10234828

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

This Bulletin provides production change, repair procedure and parts information to address a customer concern of a high-pitched sound coming from the transmission extension housing area.

Source components: POWER TRAIN.

Source record 10234828 at NHTSA
May 21, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TSG-1

NHTSA communication ID: 10141532

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Tech Support SD Card for Navi Complete

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · EQUIPMENT.

Source record 10141532 at NHTSA
May 7, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

12-153-13

NHTSA communication ID: 10141522

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

This Bulletin provides a repair procedure for the replacement of the tonneau cover stoppers. This procedure must be used in place of tonneau cover assembly replacement for stopper failure. Replacing the complete tonneau cover assembly due to a stopper failure is no longer an accepted repair.

Source components: EQUIPMENT.

Source record 10141522 at NHTSA
May 7, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

12-153-13

NHTSA communication ID: 10065147

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: EQUIPMENT.

Source record 10065147 at NHTSA
Apr 30, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

1817113

NHTSA communication ID: 10233115

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Service Manual Corrections

Source components: EQUIPMENT.

Source record 10233115 at NHTSA
Apr 25, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0214013

NHTSA communication ID: 10233119

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Oil Filler Cap Gasket Coming Unseated

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Source record 10233119 at NHTSA
Apr 25, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0116809R

NHTSA communication ID: 10232879

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Replacement Key and Immobilizer info

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER.

Source record 10232879 at NHTSA
Apr 5, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

1113013

NHTSA communication ID: 10233120

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Difficulty Starting, Rough Idle, Cam Position or Misfire DTCs

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Source record 10233120 at NHTSA
Apr 5, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

11-130-13

NHTSA communication ID: 10084586

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INSPECTION AND REPAIR PROCEDURES FOR INTAKE AND EXHAUST CAMSHAFT POSITION-RELATED AND/OR ENGINE MISFIRE DTCS FOR THE FA AND FB ENGINE-EQUIPPED MODELS LISTED ABOVE. THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (CPS) CLEARANCE MAY BE OUT OF SPECIFICATION CAUSING THESE CONDITION(S) AND ONE OR MORE OF THE DTCS LISTED ABOVE TO SET. IN ADDITION TO A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON, THERE MAY OR MAY NOT BE CUSTOMER CONCERNS OF ROUGH IDLE, EXTENDED CRANKING OR NO START.

Source components: ENGINE.

Source record 10084586 at NHTSA
Apr 5, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

11-130-13

NHTSA communication ID: 10067096

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: ENGINE.

Source record 10067096 at NHTSA
Mar 29, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Q3

NHTSA communication ID: 10235864

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

New Navigation System Map Download Available ? Q3 2012 mapset

Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).

Source record 10235864 at NHTSA
Mar 29, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NAVI Q3-2012

NHTSA communication ID: 10085244

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ALL SUBARU OWNERS WITH 2012MY & 2013MY FACTORY NAVIGATION MAY NOW DOWNLOAD THE LATEST MAPSET DATA FROM NOKIA/NAVTEQ AVAILABLE – Q3 2012.

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).

Source record 10085244 at NHTSA
Mar 29, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Q32012

NHTSA communication ID: 10065141

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: EQUIPMENT.

Source record 10065141 at NHTSA
Mar 15, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WQE-41M2

NHTSA communication ID: 10085114

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

"THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE FURTHER CLARIFICATION OF THE PROPER CLAIMS PROCEDURES TO FOLLOW WHEN A VEHICLE COMES IN TO YOUR SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE WQE]41 PUDDLE LIGHT CAMPAIGN. FIRST AND FOREMOST, VERIFY THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH GENUINE SUBARU ACCESSORY PUDDLE LIGHTS. IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT EQUIPPED, RELEASE THE VEHICLE AS NO CORRECTION IS REQUIRED."

Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.

Source record 10085114 at NHTSA
Mar 6, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WQE41M

NHTSA communication ID: 10085003

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

"IN ORDER TO REMOVE THE DISPLAY OF AN OPEN RECALL ON THE WQE99 PROGRAM (OPTIONAL PUDDLE LIGHTS) THAT WAS USED FOR VEHICLES THAT MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE PUDDLE LIGHTS, THE WQE99 PROGRAM HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED. THE ACTUAL RECALL FOR THE PUDDLE LIGHTS (WQE41) REMAINS UNCHANGED. TO REPLACE THE WQE99 NOTIFICATION, COMMENTS WILL BE ADDED TO THE VEHICLE COVERAGE INQUIRY TO IDENTIFY THESE VEHICLES. WHEN LOOKING FOR OPEN RECALLS IN THE VEHICLE COVERAGE INQUIRY, PLEASE CHECK THE COMMENTS TO IDENTIFY VINS THAT MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE THE OPTIONAL PUDDLE LIGHTS. IF THE VEHICLE HAS PUDDLE LIGHTS THAT MEET THE CRITERIA IN THE WQE41 CAMPAIGN BULLETIN, CONTINUE TO CALL THE CLAIMS HELPLINE TO REGISTER THE VIN IN THE WQE41 RECALL. THESE COMMENTS SHOULD APPEAR ON THE VEHICLE COVERAGE INQUIRY BY THE END OF THE DAY. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS ISSUE, PLEASE CONTACT THE CLAIMS HELPLINE AT 1-866-782-2782."

Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.

Source record 10085003 at NHTSA
Feb 25, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WQE-41A

NHTSA communication ID: 10083709

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

WE WOULD LIKE TO REMIND DEALERS THAT FOR THIS CAMPAIGN THE REPAIR PART NUMBER IS H001SSC300, WHICH IS A FUSED MINI HARNESS. THERE ARE TWO REQUIRED PER VEHICLE. THERE ARE OTHER COMPONENTS LISTED IN THE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN FOR CONVENIENCE BUT, THE LIKELIHOOD OF THESE PARTS BEING NEEDED IS SMALL. THEREFORE, DUE TO THE LIMITED AVAILABILITY OF THESE PARTS WE ARE ASKING DEALERS TO PLEASE ONLY ORDER PARTS AS NEEDED FOR VEHICLES THAT REQUIRE THESE COMPONENTS. DEALERS SHOULD NOT BE STOCKING THESE ITEMS. IF YOU SHOULD HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE PARTS INFORMATION COORDINATORS

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS.

Source record 10083709 at NHTSA
Feb 22, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

1513108R

NHTSA communication ID: 10232875

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Rear Door Wheel Arch Molding

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR.

Source record 10232875 at NHTSA
Feb 22, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15-131-08R

NHTSA communication ID: 10083705

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

IN THE EVENT YOU ENCOUNTER A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT THAT THE REAR DOOR WHEEL ARCH MOLDING IS LOOSE, THERE IS THE POSSIBILITY THAT THE 3M™ TAPE WHICH ATTACHES THE MOLDING HAS NOT ADHERED PROPERLY. PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR REPLACING THE MOLDING(S).

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR.

Source record 10083705 at NHTSA
Feb 22, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15-131-08R

NHTSA communication ID: 10067853

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR.

Source record 10067853 at NHTSA
Feb 19, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WQE41-1

NHTSA communication ID: 10232869

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Puddle Light Recall

Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL · UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 10232869 at NHTSA
Feb 19, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WQE41A

NHTSA communication ID: 10083701

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

THE OPTIONAL GENUINE SUBARU PUDDLE LIGHT RECALL HAS NOW BEEN RELEASED. OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTERS WERE MAILED TODAY. EFFECTIVE TODAY, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2013, ALL CLAIMS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED USING THE RECALL BULLETIN CLAIM CODING INFORMATION.

Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.

Source record 10083701 at NHTSA
Feb 19, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WQE-41

NHTSA communication ID: 10083646

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

"SUBARU HAS DETERMINED THAT AFFECTED VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL GENUINE SUBARU PUDDLE LIGHTS MAY DEVELOP A SHORT CIRCUIT AND CAUSE THE RELATED COMPONENTS TO OVERHEAT AND POTENTIALLY MELT. A SHORT CIRCUIT CAN DEVELOP WHEN EITHER THE PUDDLE LIGHTS OR CONNECTORS ARE EXPOSED TO AN ELECTROLYTIC MOISTURE SOURCE (I.E.- SALT WATER) AND IT PENETRATES THE CIRCUIT BOARD OF THE PUDDLE LIGHT OR THE PINS OF THE PUDDLE LIGHT CONNECTOR(S). IF THE PUDDLE LIGHTS OR CONNECTORS WERE TO OVERHEAT, THEY COULD MELT AND POSE A RISK OF A FIRE. THIS RECALL WILL INVOLVE VEHICLE INSPECTION AND INSTALLATION OF INLINE FUSES AS NECESSARY."

Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.

Source record 10083646 at NHTSA
Feb 7, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

214413

NHTSA communication ID: 10232851

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Front Door Glass Does Not Close Properly

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR · VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS.

Source record 10232851 at NHTSA
Feb 7, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

12-144-13

NHTSA communication ID: 10067839

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES AN INSPECTION AND REPAIR PROCEDURE TO ADDRESS A MISALIGNMENT OF THE REAR UPPER AND LOWER WINDOW SASH WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FRONT DOOR GLASS TO BIND OR MOVE SLOWLY WHEN OPENING OR CLOSING. THIS CONDITION MAY ALSO CAUSE ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE POWER WINDOW AUTO-UP FEATURE (IF EQUIPPED). IN SOME CASES, WHEN CLOSING THE WINDOW, THE SYSTEM MAY MIS-INTERPRET THE BINDING CONDITION AND ACTIVATE THE PINCHING HAZARD PREVENTION FEATURE AND REVERSE THE MOTOR’S DIRECTION.

Source components: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR · VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS.

Source record 10067839 at NHTSA
Feb 1, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WQE41a

NHTSA communication ID: 10235882

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Optional Genuine Subaru Puddle Lights

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT · EXTERIOR LIGHTING.

Source record 10235882 at NHTSA
Jan 21, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0213212R

NHTSA communication ID: 10235837

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Diagnosis and Repair for AVCS-Related DTCs

Source components: ENGINE.

Source record 10235837 at NHTSA
Jan 15, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WQE-41RP

NHTSA communication ID: 10080094

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBARU HAS DETERMINED THAT AFFECTED VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL GENUINE SUBARU PUDDLE LIGHTS MAY DEVELOP A SHORT CIRCUIT AND CAUSE THE RELATED COMPONENTS TO OVERHEAT AND POTENTIALLY MELT. A SHORT CIRCUIT CAN DEVELOP WHEN EITHER THE PUDDLE LIGHTS OR THEIR CONNECTORS ARE EXPOSED TO AN ELECTROLYTIC MOISTURE SOURCE (I.E. SALT WATER) AND IT PENETRATES THE CIRCUIT BOARD OF THE PUDDLE LIGHT OR THE PINS OF THE PUDDLE LIGHT CONNECTOR(S). IF THE PUDDLE LIGHTS OR CONNECTORS WERE TO OVERHEAT, THEY COULD MELT AND POSE A RISK OF A FIRE. TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION, DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPAIR THE PUDDLE LIGHTS. AS A PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE, IT WILL BE NECESSARY TO ADD IN-LINE FUSES FOR BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE PUDDLE LIGHTS TO THOSE VEHICLES THAT DO NOT ALREADY HAVE FUSES CONTAINED IN THE WIRE HARNESSES.

Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.

Source record 10080094 at NHTSA
Jan 10, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

1816513

NHTSA communication ID: 10234860

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Service Manual Corrections

Source components: EQUIPMENT.

Source record 10234860 at NHTSA
Jan 10, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

18-165-13

NHTSA communication ID: 10080089

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

"THE PURPOSE OF THIS BULLETIN IS TO PROVIDE A DESCRIPTION OF CURRENT CHANGES TO SERVICE MANUALS AVAILABLE VIA THE SUBARU TECHNICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (STIS) WEB SITE. THE TABLES CONTAINED WITHIN THIS BULLETIN ARE TO BE USED AS GUIDES FOR BECOMING AWARE OF THE LATEST CHANGES. WE ADVISE YOU TO ALWAYS REFER TO THE STIS WEB SITE WHEN LOOKING FOR THE LATEST SERVICE INFORMATION. PRINTED PAGES WILL NOT BE MADE AVAILABLE TO UPDATE PRINTED SERVICE MANUALS. PAPER MANUALS MAY HAVE DIFFERENT PAGE NUMBERING THEN WHAT IS REFLECTED BELOW, BASED ON MULTIPLE NEW AND REVISED PAGES. PLEASE REFER TO THE INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE STI WEB SITE FOR ALL FUTURE, UPDATE SERVICE MANUAL INFORMATION."

Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.

Source record 10080089 at NHTSA
Jan 10, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

18-165-13

NHTSA communication ID: 10065104

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: EQUIPMENT.

Source record 10065104 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WQE41

NHTSA communication ID: 10235881

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Preliminary Inspection and Repair Procedure for Puddle Light Campaign WQE-41

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT · EXTERIOR LIGHTING.

Source record 10235881 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WQE-41

NHTSA communication ID: 10065109

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: EQUIPMENT.

Source record 10065109 at NHTSA
Dec 27, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Announcement-2

NHTSA communication ID: 10233125

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

New Subaru Recall Campaign: Optional Genuine Subaru Puddle Lights

Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.

Source record 10233125 at NHTSA
Dec 27, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SM01

NHTSA communication ID: 10093984

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

NEW SUBARU RECALL CAMPAIGN: OPTIONAL GENUINE SUBARU PUDDLE LIGHTS

Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER.

Source record 10093984 at NHTSA
Dec 19, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

11-126-12

NHTSA communication ID: 10093980

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

DTC P0456 REPROGRAMMING FILE AVAILABILITY

Source components: ENGINE.

Source record 10093980 at NHTSA
Dec 19, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

11-126-12

NHTSA communication ID: 10065096

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: ENGINE.

Source record 10065096 at NHTSA
Dec 13, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

037012

NHTSA communication ID: 10234260

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Repair Procedure for High-Pitched Sound from Extension Housing Area Using Latest Generation Production Parts

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10234260 at NHTSA
Dec 13, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

03-70-12

NHTSA communication ID: 10093977

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR HIGH-PITCHED SOUND FROM EXTENSION HOUSING AREA USING LATEST GENERATION PRODUCTION PARTS

Source components: EQUIPMENT.

Source record 10093977 at NHTSA
Dec 12, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

166399R

NHTSA communication ID: 10234261

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Remanufactured Automatic Transaxle Program

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE.

Source record 10234261 at NHTSA
Dec 11, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

036812R

NHTSA communication ID: 10234258

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

5MT Transfer Driven Gear Bearings

Source components: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER SUPPORT BEARING.

Source record 10234258 at NHTSA
Dec 3, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

11-123-12

NHTSA communication ID: 10065083

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS.

Source record 10065083 at NHTSA
Dec 3, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-11-123-12

NHTSA communication ID: 10051100

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBARU: RARE CONDITION WHERE ICE AND SNOW CLOGS EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM HOSES AND/OR DRAIN SEPARATOR, DURING HEAVY SNOW CONDITIONS, REPAIR METHOD IS PROVIDED FOR REMOVAL OF DRAIN SEPARATOR AND INSTALLATION OF EVAPORATIVE HOSE KIT FOR PREVENTION OF CONDITION. MODEL 2011-2013 FORESTER. *PE

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS · FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS.

Source record 10051100 at NHTSA
Nov 30, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WQC39

NHTSA communication ID: 10234289

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ECM reprogramming

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM).

Source record 10234289 at NHTSA
Nov 30, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WQC-39

NHTSA communication ID: 10047519

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBARU: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SOFTWARE CHANGE WILL NOT AFFECT FUEL ECONOMY OR PERFORMANCE, EVEN THOUGH A CORRECTION, FOR ENGINE CONTROL MODULE, HAS BEEN DEVELOPED FOR THE DEFICIENCY IN OBDII SYSTEM THERMOSTAT MONITORING LOGIC. MODELS 2011-2012 LEGACY, OUTBACK, IMPREZA SEDAN, WAGON, FORESTER, TRIBECA AND 2013 BRZ. *PE UPDATED 1/31/13. *PE

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · ENGINE.

Source record 10047519 at NHTSA
Nov 27, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

1110011R

NHTSA communication ID: 10234268

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Difficulty Starting, Rough Idle

Source components: ENGINE.

Source record 10234268 at NHTSA
Nov 27, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

11-100-11R

NHTSA communication ID: 10093402

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

DIFFICULTY STARTING, ROUGH IDLE DTCS P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304 P0340, P0341, P0345, P0346

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY.

Source record 10093402 at NHTSA
Nov 27, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

11-100-11R

NHTSA communication ID: 10065079

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: ENGINE.

Source record 10065079 at NHTSA
Nov 27, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-11-100-11R

NHTSA communication ID: 10050519

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBARU: DUE TO IRREGULAR STAMPING OF CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR PLATE, AND OUT OF SPECIFICATION, ENGINE MAY BE DIFFICULT TO START AND NEED A SHIM ADDED TO BANK 1 CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR TO HAVE AIR GAP IN SPECIFICATION. MODEL 2011-2013 FORESTER. *PE

Source components: ENGINE.

Source record 10050519 at NHTSA
Nov 9, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

1515512R

NHTSA communication ID: 10233123

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Fujitsu Ten (F10) Audio/Navigation Unit SD Card Exchange Information

Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).

Source record 10233123 at NHTSA
Nov 9, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15-155-12R

NHTSA communication ID: 10093388

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

FUJITSU TEN (F10) AUDIO/NAVIGATION UNIT SD CARD EXCHANGE INFORMATION INCLUDING DIAGNOSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING FOR SPECIFIC SOFTWARE-RELATED CONDITIONS WHICH MAY BE CORRECTED THROUGH A PROGRAMMING UPDATE

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).

Source record 10093388 at NHTSA
Nov 9, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15-155-12R

NHTSA communication ID: 10067099

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: EQUIPMENT.

Source record 10067099 at NHTSA
Nov 9, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15-155-12R

NHTSA communication ID: 10065075

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).

Source record 10065075 at NHTSA
Oct 26, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WQC39

NHTSA communication ID: 10233142

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Subaru Service Program WQC-39: ECM Reprogramming

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10233142 at NHTSA
Oct 23, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SM02

NHTSA communication ID: 10093272

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

PROCESS FOR UPDATING OUR NAVIGATION SYSTEMS TO MORE RECENT MAPS

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).

Source record 10093272 at NHTSA
Oct 23, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SDC-EST-CEN-WST

NHTSA communication ID: 10067103

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).

Source record 10067103 at NHTSA
Oct 10, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SM03

NHTSA communication ID: 10093273

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBARU RECALL CAMPAIGN WQA-37: FORESTER REAR SEAT CENTER SEATBELT

Source components: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER.

Source record 10093273 at NHTSA
Oct 10, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

18-164-12

NHTSA communication ID: 10093206

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SERVICE MANUAL CORRECTIONS - THE PURPOSE OF THIS BULLETIN IS TO PROVIDE A DESCRIPTION OF CURRENT CHANGES TO SERVICE MANUALS AVAILABLE VIA THE SUBARU TECHNICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (STIS) WEB SITE.

Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.

Source record 10093206 at NHTSA
Oct 10, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WQA-37

NHTSA communication ID: 10093203

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBARU HAS PREPARED A NEW REPAIR KIT FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. - REAR SEAT CENTER SEATBELT

Source components: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER.

Source record 10093203 at NHTSA
Oct 10, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

18-164-12

NHTSA communication ID: 10065063

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.

Source record 10065063 at NHTSA
Oct 10, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WQA-37

NHTSA communication ID: 10065061

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: SEAT BELTS.

Source record 10065061 at NHTSA
Oct 2, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

02-131-12R

NHTSA communication ID: 10093162

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

THE PURPOSE OF THIS BULLETIN IS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR THE DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR OF OIL SEEPAGE WHICH MAY BE COMING FROM THE TIMING CHAIN COVER, FRONT CAMSHAFT CAP, CAMSHAFT CARRIER AND / OR UPPER OIL PAN.

Source components: ENGINE.

Source record 10093162 at NHTSA
Oct 2, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

02-131-12R

NHTSA communication ID: 10065052

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: ENGINE.

Source record 10065052 at NHTSA
Jan 17, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

1110011R

NHTSA communication ID: 10235844

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Difficulty Starting, Rough Idle

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR:INTEGRATED STARTER(OTHER THAN PROPULSION).

Source record 10235844 at NHTSA
Jan 17, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

11-100-11R

NHTSA communication ID: 10065110

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

IF YOU ENCOUNTER A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT THAT THE ENGINE IS DIFFICULT TO START, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR AIR GAP MAY BE OUT OF SPECIFICATION. THIS IS CAUSED BY AN IRREGULAR STAMPING OF THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR PLATE. TO REMEDY THE CONDITION, A SHIM WILL NEED TO BE ADDED TO THE BANK 1 (RIGHT HAND) CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR TO BRING THE AIR GAP INTO SPECIFICATION. NOTE: DTCS P0341 AND P0346 ARE APPLICABLE TO 2013MY VEHICLES ONLY.

Source components: ENGINE.

Source record 10065110 at NHTSA