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Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 201–250 of 250, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Dec 13, 2012–Aug 1, 2023.
Back to 2023 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: 10241801
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES.
Source record 10241801 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10241798
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This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files developed to address rare cases of changes made to the climate control settings without any activation from the driver or passenger.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10241798 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10240113
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This Bulletin provides reference tables and photos to use for determining the infotainment head unit supplier and generation.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE.
Source record 10240113 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10240110
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
This bulletin announces the recommended cleaning procedures to followed when encountering vehicles with long time exposure to pollen on painted surfaces on vehicles imported from Japan. This bulletin does not apply to SIA built vehicles.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10240110 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10238472
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
This Service Information Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10238472 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10238470
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
This bulletin announces availability of new Harman audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic designed to optimize efficiency while addressing customer concerns.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10238470 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10238456
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
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 used in the models listed.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10238456 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10238440
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This service bulletin provides a temporary repair procedure to address vibrations and/or judder concerns experienced on turns during acceleration.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · POWER TRAIN · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CVT · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER.
Source record 10238440 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10238454
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This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files developed to address rare cases of changes made to the climate control settings without any activation from the driver or passenger. (Forester with Driver Monitioring System).
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10238454 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10238443
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
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 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).
Source record 10238443 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10238438
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
This Service Information Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedure for the STARLINK® Remote Engine Start (RES). All Gen2 and Gen3 Telematics Equipped Models.
Source components: COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10238438 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10237279
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This bulletin announces availability of a new Genuine Subaru Alternative Replacement Battery introduced to satisfy current supply demands.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10237279 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10237291
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This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of surface rust accumulating in the top center retaining nut area of the front strut mounts.
Source components: SUSPENSION.
Source record 10237291 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10237276
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Map Data Update Procedure for Harman Gen 3.1 Navigation Equipped Head Units (H/U).
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).
Source record 10237276 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10237274
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
This bulletin announces design change to the outer door weatherstrips for the front and rear doors.
Source components: STRUCTURE · STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR.
Source record 10237274 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10237273
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
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 · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).
Source record 10237273 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10237272
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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.
Source record 10237272 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10237260
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This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files for the Engine Control Module (ECM) to address rare cases of DTCs P0011 (âAâ Camshaft Position â Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance Bank 1) and P0021 (âAâ Camshaft Position â Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance Bank 2) detected by the ECM.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM).
Source record 10237260 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10237239
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
This bulletin provides information on a new reprogramming procedure (FOTA) to optimize the Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and Navigation head units (H/U) utilized in the models as listed.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT.
Source record 10237239 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10235289
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
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 used in the models listed.
Source components: POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10235289 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10235287
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.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10235287 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10235285
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
This Service Information Bulletin provides helpful procedures and best practices to utilize when customers present with concerns relating to the operation of their Gen 2/Gen 3 Telematics system equipped Subaru.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10235285 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10233910
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This bulletin announces availability of a new Genuine Subaru Alternative Replacement Battery introduced to satisfy current supply demands.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10233910 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10233907
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
This Bulletin provides reference tables and photos to use for determining the infotainment head unit supplier and generation.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT.
Source record 10233907 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10233886
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
This bulletin announces availability of new Harman audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic designed to optimize efficiency while addressing customer concerns.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10233886 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10232239
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
This Service Information bulletin has been developed for use as a quick reference tool to aid in diagnosing operational concerns of the Gen 2 Telematics systemâs remote access features.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10232239 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10232237
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When attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an Error Code 202 and / or 204 may occur preventing the process from completing successfully.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10232237 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10232236
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This Service Information 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 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10232236 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10232217
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This bulletin announces availability of a new Genuine Subaru Alternative Replacement Battery introduced to satisfy current supply demands.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10232217 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10232214
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
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 · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10232214 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10231299
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
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 used in the models listed.
Source components: POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10231299 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10231291
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.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10231291 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10228796
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
This Service Information Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10228796 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10228788
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
This Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10228788 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10228780
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.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10228780 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10226904
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
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 used in the models listed.
Source components: POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10226904 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10226867
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
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 · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10226867 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10226863
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
This bulletin announces availability of new Harman audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic designed to optimize efficiency while addressin customer concerns.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10226863 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10225766
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This Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10225766 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10225762
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
This Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10225762 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10222365
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.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10222365 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
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Diagnosis and Repair for AVCS-Related DTCs
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10232507 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10234841
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
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
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
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
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: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:KINETIC:HOUSING/CASE.
Source record 10234829 at NHTSANHTSA 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 NHTSANHTSA 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 NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10233435
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Event Data Recorder (EDR) Function of Airbag Module
Source components: AIR BAGS.
Source record 10233435 at NHTSANHTSA 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