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Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 301–362 of 362, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Dec 13, 2012–Aug 2, 2021.
Back to 2021 Subaru FORESTER problems & recallsThis 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.
NHTSA communication ID: 10201021
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This bulletin announces the service procedure for addressing possible water entry into the interior from the door(s) area.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES.
Source record 10201021 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10199935
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This bulletin provides additional information for the diagnostic procedures concerning measurement of Dark Current (a.k.a. Standby Current).
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10199935 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10199966
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The following information addresses reprogramming file availability and a software update installation procedure to provide optimization to the new Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and Navigation head units.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10199966 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10199961
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This bulletin announces the availability of NEW reprogramming files to correct DTC P0128.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10199961 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10199954
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Diagnostic Information for Alleged Chain Slip Condition on TR580 / TR690 Transmissions.
Source components: POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10199954 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10198682
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This bulletin announces availability of a new reinforcement bracket for the seat position memory switch.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · SEATS.
Source record 10198682 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10198768
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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).
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10198768 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10198758
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This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10198758 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10198774
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The following information addresses reprogramming file availability and a software update installation procedure to provide optimization to the new Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models as listed.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10198774 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10198749
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This bulletin is to advise of SOAâs revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10198749 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10198744
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This bulletin outlines changes in the service procedure for replacement of the Power Rear Gate control module.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES.
Source record 10198744 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10198741
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This bulletin outlines changes in the service procedure for engine oil pressure inspection.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10198741 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10194830
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This bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for removing accumulated carbon deposits from fuel injectors and internal engine components.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10194830 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10194826
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Description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) web site.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10194826 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10191664
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This bulletin announces a design change made to the TPMS valve assemblies.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · WHEELS.
Source record 10191664 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10191591
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This bulletin provides additional procedures and a detailed flow chart to use when diagnosing customer concerns regarding operation of the STARLINK RES feature.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10191591 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10191568
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This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10191568 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10191586
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This bulletin announces availability of new audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic designed to optimize efficiency.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10191586 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10189665
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This bulletin provides additional diagnostics and new part availability information for the Seat Memory Control Module.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · SEATS.
Source record 10189665 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10189663
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This bulletin announces a design change made to the front hood lock (latch) assembly.
Source components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES.
Source record 10189663 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10188160
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This Service Information Bulletin provides updated diagnostic procedures to follow and a brief questionnaire to complete when diagnosing an alleged Chain Slip condition on the TR580 and TR690 model CVT transmissions.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY · POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10188160 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10188185
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This bulletin announces a change made to the MFD software to keep the affected units listed below compliant with Apple® CarPlay® certification.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Source record 10188185 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10188183
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This bulletin announces the upcoming issuance to all retailers of an essential tool update kit for the Engine Support Assembly Kit #J-50135-A.
Source components: ENGINE · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10188183 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10188170
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The following information addresses reprogramming file availability and a software update installation procedure to provide optimization to the new Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and Navigation head units.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10188170 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10188168
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This bulletin announces availability of new Harman audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic designed to optimize efficiency.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10188168 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10187315
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To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10187315 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10186438
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This bulletin announces availability of a new variable displacement type A/C compressor designed to address a small number of customer concerns regarding an excessive sound heard when the system is OFF.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10186438 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10186416
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This bulletin provides updated diagnostic procedures to follow and a brief questionnaire to complete when diagnosing an alleged chain slip condition on the TR580 and TR690 model CVT transmissions.
Source components: POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10186416 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10186385
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This bulletin announces a design change made to the outer hinge cover on the driverâs 10-way adjustable power seats.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · SEATS.
Source record 10186385 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10186426
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This bulletin provides insight in response to both customer and retailer feedback resulting from the use of OBD-II port connected devices.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10186426 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10186391
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This bulletin provides information related to error code 202 and/or 204 generated during the Gen 2 Telematics subscription process. This bulletin is applicable to all 2019-2021MY vehicles equipped with a Gen. 2 Telematics System.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10186391 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10186389
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This bulletin provides important information regarding diagnosis and replacement of the STARLINK Telematics Data Communication Module (DCM). This update is applicable to all models equipped with a STARLINK Telematics System.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10186389 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10186380
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This bulletin provides an overview and basic instructions for use of the âDestination to Vehicleâ feature of the Gen 2 Telematics system.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10186380 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10186379
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This bulletin provides helpful procedures and best practices to utilize when customers present with concerns relating to the operation of their Gen 2 Telematics system equipped Subaru.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10186379 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10186378
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This bulletin provides information related to the telematics system's Automatic Collision Notification (ACN) and Advanced Automatic Collision Notification (AACN) feature operation, diagnostic tips, and best practices.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10186378 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10186377
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This bulletin has been developed for use as a quick reference tool to aid in diagnosing operational concerns of the Gen 2 Telematics system's remote access features.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10186377 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10186355
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Reprogramming File Availability for Optimization of Harman Gen 3.1 and Gen 3.1α Audio and Navigation Head Units.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10186355 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10186348
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The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10186348 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10185094
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This Service Information Bulletin provides a remedy procedure to use when a communication error message appears during Subaru Select Monitor (SSM) diagnosis of the DMS.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10185094 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10185089
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This Service Information Bulletin provides updated diagnostic procedures to follow when diagnosing an alleged Chain Slip condition on the TR580 and TR690 model CVT transmissions.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10185089 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10185088
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The following information addresses reprogramming file availability and a software update installation procedure to provide optimization to the new Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and Navigation head units.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).
Source record 10185088 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10185076
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This bulletin provides information related to error code(s) 202 and/or 204 generated during the Gen 2 telematics subscription process.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10185076 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10183714
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This Service Information Bulletin provides corrected diagnostics containing a revised flow for certain CVT solenoid related DTCs.
Source components: POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10183714 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10182242
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This Service Information Bulletin provides corrected and updated procedures to follow when replacing the combination meter assembly.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10182242 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10182215
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This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).
Source record 10182215 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10182214
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This Service Information Bulletin announces additional diagnostic procedures for TPMS related DTC C2921 on the applicable models listed.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS.
Source record 10182214 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10180739
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Update your STARLINK Multimedia Software and Navigation Maps.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.
Source record 10180739 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10180738
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Update for STARLINK Multimedia Software. (with 7-inch or 8-inch display)
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10180738 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10180730
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This bulletin announces availability of new Harman audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic designed to optimized efficiency.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10180730 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10180687
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This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10180687 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10179430
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2021 MY Paint Coding Information.
Source components: STRUCTURE.
Source record 10179430 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10179378
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Special Service Tools Cross Reference List.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10179378 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10232535
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Replacement Key and Immobilizer Info
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER.
Source record 10232535 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10232507
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Diagnosis and Repair for AVCS-Related DTCs
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10232507 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10234841
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Event Data Recorder (EDR) Function of Airbag Module
Source components: AIR BAGS · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL · UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Source record 10234841 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10232894
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Effective with all 2015 model year cars and forward, the oil change interval is changing to 6,000 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION: OIL COOLER.
Source record 10232894 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10234829
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Repair Procedure for High-Pitched Sound from Extension Housing Area Using Latest Generation Production Parts
Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:KINETIC:HOUSING/CASE.
Source record 10234829 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10234828
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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 NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10233119
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Oil Filler Cap Gasket Coming Unseated
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10233119 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10233435
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Event Data Recorder (EDR) Function of Airbag Module
Source components: AIR BAGS.
Source record 10233435 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10232869
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Puddle Light Recall
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL · UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Source record 10232869 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10234260
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Repair Procedure for High-Pitched Sound from Extension Housing Area Using Latest Generation Production Parts
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10234260 at NHTSA