Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2014 Forester are official communications between Subaru & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems.
All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.
SERVICE BULLETIN IF YOU RECEIVE A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF THE EPS WARNING LIGHT COMING ON AND DIAGNOSTICS SHOW A DTC C2532 STORED IN MEMORY, A NEW EPS CONTROL UNIT IS NOW AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THIS CODE. Read More »
SUBARU: AN ISSUE OF INCREASE STEERING EFFORT, ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS) WARNING LIGHT COMES ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C2532 AND TO ADDRESS CODE A NEW EPS CONTROL UNIT THAT IS AVAILABLE. Read More »
(ALL EXCEPT Hybrid Models) REVISED This bulletin announces a design change to the brake light switch (BLS) to reduce the possibility of improper illumination of the ABS and/or VDC warning lamp. Read More »
THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF A NEW FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD, SHIM, GREASE AND CLIP KIT DESIGNED TO REDUCE CUSTOMER CONCERNS OF EXCESSIVE BRAKE SQUEAL. Read More »
THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF A NEW FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD, SHIM, GREASE AND CLIP KIT DESIGNED TO REDUCE CUSTOMER CONCERNS OF EXCESSIVE BRAKE SQUEAL. Read More »
THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES A DESIGN CHANGE TO THE STOP LIGHT SWITCH TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF IMPROPER ILLUMINATION OF THE ABS AND/OR VDC WARNING LAMP WITH RESULTING DTCS C1531 AND/OR C0054. Read More »
THIS BULLETIN INFORMS OF A PARTS CHANGE TO THE BRAKE SYSTEM MASTER CYLINDER AND VACUUM BOOSTER. WHENEVER REPLACEMENT OF EITHER OF THESE COMPONENTS IS REQUIRED, THE IDENTIFICATION PROCEDURE PROVIDED BELOW MUST BE FOLLOWED TO INSURE THE ... Read More »
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THIS BULLETIN INFORMS OF A PARTS CHANGE TO THE BRAKE SYSTEM MASTER CYLINDER AND VACUUM BOOSTER. WHENEVER REPLACEMENT OF EITHER OF THESE COMPONENTS IS REQUIRED, THE IDENTIFICATION PROCEDURE PROVIDED BELOW MUST BE FOLLOWED TO INSURE THE ... Read More »
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
This Service Information bulletin announces a material change to the engine accessory drive / v-belt made to address customer concerns of a slipping belt (squeal or chirping) sound. Read More »
2013-14MY Legacy and Outback Models with 2.5L FB Engines - 2011-14MY Forester Models with 2.5L FB Engines - 2015 MY Forester (Manual Transmissions Only) with 2.5L FB Engines - 2012-13 MY Impreza and XV Crosstrek Models with 2. Read More »
This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to optimize the ECM. These files will address customer concerns of a slight surging / decrease in engine power condition between approx. Read More »
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. HAS INITIATED A SERVICE PROGRAM TO REPROGRAM THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ON CERTAIN 2015 MODEL YEAR WRX VEHICLES AND CERTAIN 2014 AND 2015 MODEL YEAR 2.0XT FORESTER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2. Read More »
Subaru of America, Inc. has initiated a Service Program to reprogram the Engine Control Module (ECM) on certain 2015 model year WRX vehicles and certain 2014 and 2015 model year 2.0XT Forester vehicles equipped with a 2. Read More »
"PROPOSED ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT RECENTLY YOU MAY HAVE SEEN VARIOUS ONLINE AND OTHER MEDIA ARTICLES REGARDING SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. Read More »
REVISED SERVICE BULLETIN: SURFACE TREATMENT CHANGE TO OIL CONTROL PISTON RINGS THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES INFORMATION REGARDING A MAJOR CHANGE TO THE REPAIR PROCEDURES PREVIOUSLY OUTLINED IN SERVICE BULLETINS 02-143-13R, 02-144-13R AND ... Read More »
THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES INFORMATION REGARDING A MAJOR CHANGE TO THE REPAIR PROCEDURES PREVIOUSLY OUTLINED IN SERVICE BULLETINS 02-143-13R, 02-144-13R AND 02-145-13R. Read More »
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. Read More »
THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES INFORMATION REGARDING A MAJOR CHANGE TO THE REPAIR PROCEDURES PREVIOUSLY OUTLINED IN SERVICE BULLETINS 02-143-13R, 02-144-13R AND 02-145-13R. Read More »
THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES INFORMATION REGARDING A MAJOR CHANGE TO THE REPAIR PROCEDURES PREVIOUSLY OUTLINED IN SERVICE BULLETINS 02-143-13R, 02-144-13R AND 02-145-13R. Read More »
"THIS SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN ANNOUNCES A DESIGN CHANGE TO THE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH ASSEMBLY. NICKEL PLATING HAS BEEN APPLIED TO THE INTERNAL SWITCH CONTACTS TO ENHANCE THEIR DURABILITY AND REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF POOR CONTACT WHICH ... Read More »
"THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES INFORMATION REGARDING A MAJOR CHANGE TO THE REPAIR PROCEDURES PREVIOUSLY OUTLINED IN SERVICE BULLETINS 02-143-13R, 02-144-13R AND 02-145-13R. Read More »
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. Read More »
"THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES INFORMATION REGARDING A MAJOR CHANGE TO THE REPAIR PROCEDURES PREVIOUSLY OUTLINED IN SERVICE BULLETINS 02-143-13R, 02-144-13R AND 02-145-13R. Read More »
THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF REPROGRAMMING FILES TO ADDRESS CUSTOMER CONCERNS OF EXTENDED CRANKING TIME BEFORE THE ENGINE STARTS. Read More »
THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY OF REPROGRAMMING FILES AND A REVISED OIL LEVEL SWITCH TO OPTIMIZE THE ECM LOGIC FOR ENGINE OIL LEVEL DETECTION IN THE EVENT OF FALSE OR PREMATURE LOW ENGINE OIL LEVEL WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION. Read More »
THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES INFORMATION REGARDING A MAJOR CHANGE TO THE REPAIR PROCEDURES PREVIOUSLY OUTLINED IN SERVICE BULLETINS 02-143-13R, 02-144-13R AND 02-145-13R. Read More »
THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES INFORMATION REGARDING A MAJOR CHANGE TO THE REPAIR PROCEDURES PREVIOUSLY OUTLINED IN SERVICE BULLETINS 02-143-13R, 02-144-13R AND 02-145-13R. Read More »
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. Read More »
SURFACE TREATMENT CHANGE TO OIL CONTROL PISTON RINGS - THE CHANGE WAS MADE AS A RESULT OF SOME LIMITED FINDINGS OF UNANTICIPATED WEAR OF THESE RINGS. Read More »
SURFACE TREATMENT CHANGE TO OIL CONTROL PISTON RINGS - THE CHANGE WAS MADE AS A RESULT OF SOME LIMITED FINDINGS OF UNANTICIPATED WEAR OF THESE RINGS. Read More »
ECM REPROGRAMMING FOR ENHANCEMENT OF CRUISE CONTROL SET SPEED STABILITY - THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY OF ECM REPROGRAMMING FILES TO ENHANCE SET SPEED STABILITY WHEN OPERATING THE VEHICLE ON MOUNTAINOUS ROADS. Read More »
SUBARU: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY STARTING, ROUGH IDLE, CAM POSITION OR MISFIRE DTCS. THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS THE INSPECTION AND REPAIR. *JS UPDATED 11/18/14. *PE Read More »
"THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY OF REVISED VALVE TRAIN COMPONENTS DEVELOPED TO REDUCE A TAPPING TYPE SOUND WHICH MAY BE HEARD COMING FROM THE LEFT-HAND (B2) SIDE OF THE ENGINE WHEN THE ENGINE IS WARM. Read More »
THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY OF ECM REPROGRAMMING FILES TO ADDRESS AN IMPROPER JUDGMENT OF INTAKE MANIFOLD PRESSURE WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD WHICH COULD CAUSE DTC P0244 TO SET. Read More »
"THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING DTC P0606 RELATED SPECIFICALLY TO THE DETERMINATION OF THIS CODE ON 2014 FORESTER TURBO MODELS. THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IS EQUIPPED WITH A BACK-UP MEMORY. Read More »
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. Read More »
This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the internal contact portion of the oil pressure switch to increase durability Read More »
This bulletin announces the availability of a new Air Conditioning compressor / clutch assembly to address customer concerns of the system not operating. Read More »
Revised Service Bulletin: Surface Treatment Change To Oil Control Piston Rings This bulletin announces information regarding a major change to the repair procedures previously outlined in Service Bulletins 02-143-13R, 02-144-13R and ... Read More »
REVISED SERVICE BULLETIN: SURFACE TREATMENT CHANGE TO OIL CONTROL PISTON RINGS THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES INFORMATION REGARDING A MAJOR CHANGE TO THE REPAIR PROCEDURES PREVIOUSLY OUTLINED IN SERVICE BULLETINS 02-143-13R, 02-144-13R AND ... Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
This Service Information bulletin announces a material change to the engine accessory drive / v-belt made to address customer concerns of a slipping belt (squeal or chirping) sound. Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
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 ... Read More »
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. Read More »
This Service Information bulletin announces a change to the shape of the rubber cap used on the flange nuts securing the sub-level sending unit to the fuel tank. In addition, two of the caps are now used in production instead of only one. Read More »
THIS BULLETIN INFORMS OF CHANGES TO BOTH THE PADDING ON THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY AND THE CUSHIONS FOUND ON THE FUEL DELIVERY TUBING CONNECTING THE MAIN FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY TO THE SUB-LEVEL UNIT (TRANSFER PUMP). Read More »
THIS BULLETIN INFORMS OF CHANGES TO BOTH THE PADDING ON THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY AND THE CUSHIONS FOUND ON THE FUEL DELIVERY TUBING CONNECTING THE MAIN FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY TO THE SUB-LEVEL UNIT (TRANSFER PUMP). Read More »
THIS BULLETIN INFORMS OF CHANGES TO BOTH THE PADDING ON THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY AND THE CUSHIONS FOUND ON THE FUEL DELIVERY TUBING CONNECTING THE MAIN FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY TO THE SUB-LEVEL UNIT (TRANSFER PUMP). Read More »
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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 ... Read More »
THIS SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN SERVES AS A REMINDER TO ALWAYS FOLLOW THE PROPER PROCEDURES WHEN DIAGNOSIS OF A DTC B1500 LEADS TO REPLACEMENT OF A FAULTY MAIN AND / OR SUB FUEL LEVEL SENSOR. Read More »
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 ... Read More »
CVT MODELS ONLY. In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Powertrain Warranty coverage for the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) on the above listed models and ... Read More »
This bulletin has been developed in response to a small number of customer concerns regarding fluid seepage found coming from the CVT assembly. Read More »
Only Models Equipped with TR690 CVT only. This bulletin has been developed in response to a small number of customer concerns regarding fluid seepage found coming from the CVT assembly. Read More »
This bulletin announces the availability of a new Air Conditioning compressor / clutch assembly to address customer concerns of the system not operating. Read More »
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE FOR DIAGNOSING A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A DELAYED AND / OR HARSH ENGAGEMENT OF THE CVT (MODEL TR580) WHEN SHIFTING INTO REVERSE OR DRIVE FROM NEUTRAL. Read More »
SUBARU: THE CUSTIOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF THE INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF THE HILL START ASSIST WARNING LAMP. STORED DTC C0076 WITH DETAIL CODES 2610H AND/OR 2620H. *JS Read More »
This bulletin has been developed in response to a small number of customer concerns regarding fluid seepage found coming from the CVT assembly. Read More »
Only Models Equipped with TR690 CVT only. This bulletin has been developed in response to a small number of customer concerns regarding fluid seepage found coming from the CVT assembly. Read More »
TSB: All Models Equipped with CVT Transmissions. This Service Information bulletin provides a new flow chart and additional diagnostic tools to assist Technicians with troubleshooting DTC P0841- SECONDARY OIL PRESSURE SENSOR PERFORMANCE. Read More »
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. HAS EXTENDED THE AVAILABILITY OF REMANUFACTURED CVT TRANSMISSIONS TO INCLUDE CROSSTREK, FORESTER AND IMPREZA APPLICATIONS. Read More »
THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ANNOUNCEMENT PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING THREE NEW PRODUCTION ENHANCEMENTS TO THE CVT TRANSMISSION (MODEL TR690) USED IN THE FORESTER MODEL WITH 2. Read More »
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT RELATES TO SPECIFIC 2014 FORESTER 2.5 NON?]TURBO CVT MODELS WHICH HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS HAVING AN EXCESS AMOUNT OF FLUID IN THE CVT TRANSMISSION. Read More »
"THE NEW 2014 TURBO FORESTER IS EQUIPPED WITH A NEW CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT). THIS NEW CVT UTILIZES A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID, SUBARU HIGH TORQUE CVT FLUID AND IS ORANGE IN COLOR. Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to optimize the ECM. These files will address customer concerns of a slight surging / decrease in engine power condition between approx. Read More »
New Alternator Assembly. This bulletin provides a procedure for diagnosis and repair of DTC P0300 which may result from fluctuation of the alternator?s current output outside of the specified limits. Read More »
This bulletin announces the availability of a new Air Conditioning compressor / clutch assembly to address customer concerns of the system not operating. Read More »
Subaru of America, Inc. has initiated a Service Program to reprogram the Engine Control Module (ECM) on certain 2015 model year WRX vehicles and certain 2014 and 2015 model year 2.0XT Forester vehicles equipped with a 2. Read More »
THIS SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE HELPFUL INSIGHT TO USE WHEN RESPONDING TO CUSTOMER INQUIRIES INVOLVING THE PAIRING AND USE OF CELLULAR PHONES WITH CLARION AUDIO UNITS. Read More »
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. Read More »
HILL START ASSIST (HSA) WARNING LIGHT, DTC C0076 - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION TO ADDRESS A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF THE HILL START ASSIST WARNING LAMP. Read More »
THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY OF ECM REPROGRAMMING FILES TO ENHANCE SET SPEED STABILITY WHEN OPERATING THE VEHICLE ON MOUNTAINOUS ROADS. Read More »
"THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING DTC P0606 RELATED SPECIFICALLY TO THE DETERMINATION OF THIS CODE ON 2014 FORESTER TURBO MODELS. THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IS EQUIPPED WITH A BACK-UP MEMORY. Read More »
2.5L MODELS ONLY. This bulletin provides a procedure for diagnosis and repair of DTC P0300 which may result from fluctuation of the alternator's current output outside of the specified limits. Read More »
New Alternator Assembly. This bulletin provides a procedure for diagnosis and repair of DTC P0300 which may result from fluctuation of the alternator?s current output outside of the specified limits. Read More »
SERVICE BULLETIN IF YOU RECEIVE A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF THE EPS WARNING LIGHT COMING ON AND DIAGNOSTICS SHOW A DTC C2532 STORED IN MEMORY, A NEW EPS CONTROL UNIT IS NOW AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THIS CODE. Read More »
INSTRUMENT PANEL SIDE VENTS COMING LOOSE - TO ADDRESS CUSTOMER CONCERNS OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SIDE DASH GRILLE VENT ASSEMBLY COMING LOOSE, THE RETAINING CLAW PORTION HAS BEEN REDESIGNED TO PROVIDE BETTER RETENTION. Read More »
HILL START ASSIST (HSA) WARNING LIGHT, DTC C0076 - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION TO ADDRESS A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF THE HILL START ASSIST WARNING LAMP. Read More »
All 2012 to 2015 Models Equipped with Fujitsu Ten (F10) Generation 1 (Gen1) Audio / Navigation Systems. This bulletin announces a new procedure for updating the operating software used in F10 Gen1 audio / navigation systems. Read More »
This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to optimize the ECM. These files will address customer concerns of a slight surging / decrease in engine power condition between approx. Read More »
"THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES REPROGRAMMING FILE AVAILABILITY AND A CORRESPONDING INSTALLATION PROCEDURE WHICH WILL ALLOW BLUETOOTH PAIRING TO BE COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WHEN USING VOICE COMMANDS ON THE CLARION AUDIO UNITS LISTED BELOW. Read More »
THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF REPROGRAMMING FILES TO ADDRESS CUSTOMER CONCERNS OF EXTENDED CRANKING TIME BEFORE THE ENGINE STARTS. Read More »
THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES A DESIGN CHANGE TO THE STOP LIGHT SWITCH TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF IMPROPER ILLUMINATION OF THE ABS AND/OR VDC WARNING LAMP WITH RESULTING DTCS C1531 AND/OR C0054. Read More »
THIS SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN CONTAINS A SERIES OF SCREEN SHOTS WITH INSTRUCTIONS WHICH PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PAIRING ANDROID SMARTPHONES TO BLUETOOTH-EQUIPPED CLARION AUDIO UNITS. Read More »
ECM REPROGRAMMING FOR ENHANCEMENT OF CRUISE CONTROL SET SPEED STABILITY - THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY OF ECM REPROGRAMMING FILES TO ENHANCE SET SPEED STABILITY WHEN OPERATING THE VEHICLE ON MOUNTAINOUS ROADS. Read More »
THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY OF ECM REPROGRAMMING FILES TO ADDRESS AN IMPROPER JUDGMENT OF INTAKE MANIFOLD PRESSURE WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD WHICH COULD CAUSE DTC P0244 TO SET. Read More »
(ALL EXCEPT Hybrid Models) REVISED This bulletin announces a design change to the brake light switch (BLS) to reduce the possibility of improper illumination of the ABS and/or VDC warning lamp. Read More »
THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES A DESIGN CHANGE TO THE STOP LIGHT SWITCH TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF IMPROPER ILLUMINATION OF THE ABS AND/OR VDC WARNING LAMP WITH RESULTING DTCS C1531 AND/OR C0054. Read More »
SUBARU: THE FORMATION OF MOISTURE AND/OR CONDENSATION, INSIDE OF REAR COMBINATION AND HEADLAMPS, IS TEMPORARY, AND WILL EVAPORATE WHEN TEMPERATURE RISES INSIDE LAMPS. MODEL ALL. NO YEARS LISTED. Read More »
SUBARU: THE FORMATION OF MOISTURE AND/OR CONDENSATION, INSIDE OF REAR COMBINATION AND HEADLAMPS, IS TEMPORARY, AND WILL EVAPORATE WHEN TEMPERATURE RISES INSIDE LAMPS. MODEL ALL. NO YEARS LISTED. Read More »
This bulletin announces a design change to the brake light switch (BLS) to reduce the possibility of improper illumination of the ABS and/or VDC warning lamp. Read More »
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE TO BE USED WHEN DIAGNOSING BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH (BLS) -RELATED DTCS C1531 AND/OR C0054. IF THE BLS IS OUT OF ADJUSTMENT, THE ABS AND/OR VDC WARNING LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE. Read More »
SUBARU: ON SOME VEHICLES, TO REDUCE POSSIBILITY OF IMPROPER ILLUMINATION, A CHANGE IN DESIGN FOR STOP LIGHT SWITCH FOR ABS AND/OR VDC WARNING LAMP. MODELS 2012-14 IMPREZA, XV CROSSTREK (EXCEPT HYBRID), 2008-14 WRX, STI, 2014 FORESTER. Read More »
THE PURPOSE OF THIS BULLETIN IS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION CONCERNING ACCEPTABLE WINDSHIELD REPAIR AREAS ON 2014MY FORESTER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE EYESIGHT SYSTEM. Read More »
SHOULD YOU RECEIVE A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF VIBRATION OR LOOSENESS IN EITHER OF THE DOOR MIRRORS, A DESIGN CHANGE HAS BEEN MADE TO THE 3 MIRROR HEAD MOUNTING HOLES IN THE MOUNTING BASE. Read More »
This Service Information bulletin provides a procedure for diagnosis of Occupant Detection System (ODS) DTC B1760- Sensor Mat Abnormal and/or B1650- Occupant Classification System Malfunction. Read More »
This bulletin provides potential source locations and procedures to help isolate areas of the vehicle which may be generating popping, clicking or creaking sounds when the body is in a "twisting" condition. Read More »
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REPAIR PROCEDURE TO ADDRESS A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A RATTLE OR BUZZING-TYPE SOUND COMING FROM THE LOWER PORTION OF THE ?A? PILLAR TRIM WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPY OR ROUGH ROAD SURFACES. Read More »
SUBARU: A CHANGE HAS BEEN MADE TO THE MOUNTING BOLTS USED FOR SECURING THE FRONT CROSS MEMBER TO THE VEHICLE BODY. THE THICKNESS OF THE FLANGE AT THE BASE OF THE BOLT'S HEX HAS INCREASED TO 5MM. ALSO INCLUDED SUBARU STI/BRZ MODEL YEAR 2014. Read More »
SHOULD YOU RECEIVE A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF VIBRATION OR LOOSENESS IN EITHER OF THE DOOR MIRRORS, A DESIGN CHANGE HAS BEEN MADE TO THE 3 MIRROR HEAD MOUNTING HOLES IN THE MOUNTING BASE. Read More »
IF YOU RECEIVE A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF THE FRONT DOOR CHECKERS NOT HOLDING THE DOORS SECURELY ENOUGH IN THE HALF OR FULLY OPEN POSITIONS, THIS BULLETIN INFORMS OF A CHANGE WHICH ADDS 2 ADDITIONAL HOLDING POSITIONS AND AN INCREASE TO THE ... Read More »
This bulletin provides a procedure to address a limited number of customer concerns regarding a visible depression or dent which may be noticeable in the roof trim panel (head liner) over the front, center portion of the cargo area. Read More »
This bulletin provides potential source locations and procedures to help isolate areas of the vehicle which may be generating popping, clicking or creaking sounds when the body is in a "twisting" condition. Read More »
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REPAIR PROCEDURE TO ADDRESS A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A RATTLE OR BUZZING-TYPE SOUND COMING FROM THE LOWER PORTION OF THE ?A? PILLAR TRIM WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPY OR ROUGH ROAD SURFACES. Read More »
"THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A MORE DETAILED REVIEW OF THE PROCEDURES FOR RE-INITIALIZING THE PRG SYSTEM WHICH IS ALREADY OUTLINED AS PART OF THE SERVICE MANUAL DIAGNOSTICS. Read More »
ECM REPROGRAMMING FOR ENHANCEMENT OF CRUISE CONTROL SET SPEED STABILITY - THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY OF ECM REPROGRAMMING FILES TO ENHANCE SET SPEED STABILITY WHEN OPERATING THE VEHICLE ON MOUNTAINOUS ROADS. Read More »
THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY OF ECM REPROGRAMMING FILES TO ENHANCE SET SPEED STABILITY WHEN OPERATING THE VEHICLE ON MOUNTAINOUS ROADS. Read More »
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. Read More »
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. Read More »
FRONT CROSS MEMBER MOUNTING BOLT CHANGE - THIS BULLETIN DESCRIBES A DESIGN CHANGE MADE TO THE MOUNTING BOLTS USED FOR SECURING THE FRONT CROSS MEMBER TO THE VEHICLE BODY. Read More »
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site. Read More »
THIS SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN ANNOUNCES A NEW REQUIREMENT REGARDING ONE-TIME USE PARTS WHICH MUST REPLACED WHENEVER DISCONNECTING OR REPLACING THE PRG ROD. Read More »
THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES INFORMATION REGARDING A MAJOR CHANGE TO THE REPAIR PROCEDURES PREVIOUSLY OUTLINED IN SERVICE BULLETINS 02-143-13R, 02-144-13R AND 02-145-13R. Read More »
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. HAS DETERMINED THAT A DEFECT, WHICH RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, EXISTS ON CERTAIN 2014MY SUBARU FORESTER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GENUINE SUBARU CARPETED FLOOR MATS. Read More »
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. HAS DETERMINED THAT A DEFECT, WHICH RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, EXISTS ON CERTAIN 2014MY SUBARU FORESTER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GENUINE SUBARU CARPETED FLOOR MATS. Read More »
"THIS SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN ANNOUNCES A DESIGN CHANGE TO THE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH ASSEMBLY. NICKEL PLATING HAS BEEN APPLIED TO THE INTERNAL SWITCH CONTACTS TO ENHANCE THEIR DURABILITY AND REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF POOR CONTACT WHICH ... Read More »
THIS BULLETIN INFORMS OF A PARTS CHANGE TO THE BRAKE SYSTEM MASTER CYLINDER AND VACUUM BOOSTER. WHENEVER REPLACEMENT OF EITHER OF THESE COMPONENTS IS REQUIRED, THE IDENTIFICATION PROCEDURE PROVIDED BELOW MUST BE FOLLOWED TO INSURE THE ... Read More »
HILL START ASSIST (HSA) WARNING LIGHT, DTC C0076 - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION TO ADDRESS A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF THE HILL START ASSIST WARNING LAMP. Read More »
FRONT CROSS MEMBER MOUNTING BOLT CHANGE - THIS BULLETIN DESCRIBES A DESIGN CHANGE MADE TO THE MOUNTING BOLTS USED FOR SECURING THE FRONT CROSS MEMBER TO THE VEHICLE BODY. Read More »
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING A CHANGE MADE TO THE SURFACE TREATMENT APPLIED TO THE OIL CONTROL PISTON RINGS FOR 2.5L FB ENGINES. THE CHANGE WAS MADE AS A RESULT OF SOME LIMITED FINDINGS OF UNANTICIPATED WEAR OF THESE RINGS. Read More »
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO ELIMINATE AN UNEVEN GAP BETWEEN THE BASE OF THE ?A? PILLAR TRIM AND THE TWEETER SPEAKER GRILLE AS SHOWN IN THE ?BEFORE? AND ?AFTER? PHOTOS BELOW. Read More »
"THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING A CHANGE MADE TO THE SURFACE TREATMENT APPLIED TO THE OIL CONTROL PISTON RINGS FOR 2.5L FB ENGINES. THE CHANGE WAS MADE AS A RESULT OF SOME LIMITED FINDINGS OF UNANTICIPATED WEAR OF THESE RINGS. Read More »
WE WOULD LIKE TO FOLLOW UP ON THE 2014 FORESTER FLOOR MAT REPLACEMENT PROCESS. AT THIS POINT, CUSTOMERS SHOULD HAVE RECEIVED THEIR REPLACEMENT FLOOR MATS FROM THEIR DEALERSHIP FOR VEHICLES THAT WERE SOLD WITHOUT FLOOR MATS. Read More »
WE HAVE RECEIVED SEVERAL CALLS FROM DEALERS WHO HAVE CUSTOMERS ELIGIBLE FOR THE WQH44 SUBARU CARPETED FLOOR MAT RECALL BUT DO NOT HAVE THE ORIGINAL MATS THAT WERE IN THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF SALE. Read More »
"CUSTOMER NAME _____________________________________________________________ VIN# ____________________________________________ DATE _____________________ I CERTIFY THAT: (CHECK ONE) ______ THE GENUINE SUBARU CARPETED FLOOR MATS ... Read More »
"WE WOULD LIKE TO ANNOUNCE THAT BEGINNING MONDAY, JUNE 17TH, ALL 2014 SUBARU FORESTERS SHIPPING FROM THE RICHMOND AND SDC PORT FACILITIES WILL COME WITH THE NEW CARPETED FLOOR MATS. Read More »
"WE WOULD LIKE TO ANNOUNCE THAT BEGINNING MONDAY, JUNE 17TH, ALL 2014 SUBARU FORESTERS SHIPPING FROM THE RICHMOND AND SDC PORT FACILITIES WILL COME WITH THE NEW CARPETED FLOOR MATS. Read More »
"PLEASE NOTE: ONLY THOSE VEHICLES THAT WERE RETAILED AT THE TIME OF THE APRIL 15, 2013 DEALER NOTICE CONCERNING 2014 MY FORESTER CARPETED FLOOR MATS ARE INCLUDED IN THE WQH44 RECALL CAMPAIGN. Read More »
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. HAS DETERMINED THAT A DEFECT, WHICH RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, EXISTS ON CERTAIN 2014MY SUBARU FORESTER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GENUINE SUBARU CARPETED FLOOR MATS. Read More »
SUBARU: ON SOME VEHICLES, TO REDUCE POSSIBILITY OF IMPROPER ILLUMINATION, A CHANGE IN DESIGN FOR STOP LIGHT SWITCH FOR ABS AND/OR VDC WARNING LAMP. MODELS 2012-14 IMPREZA, XV CROSSTREK (EXCEPT HYBRID), 2008-14 WRX, STI, 2014 FORESTER. Read More »
"THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES REPROGRAMMING FILE AVAILABILITY AND A CORRESPONDING INSTALLATION PROCEDURE WHICH WILL ALLOW BLUETOOTH PAIRING TO BE COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WHEN USING VOICE COMMANDS ON THE CLARION AUDIO UNITS LISTED BELOW. Read More »
THIS SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE HELPFUL INSIGHT TO USE WHEN RESPONDING TO CUSTOMER INQUIRIES INVOLVING THE PAIRING AND USE OF CELLULAR PHONES WITH CLARION AUDIO UNITS. Read More »
THIS BULLETIN REVIEWS TWO POSSIBLE CAUSES FOR A ?PLEASE CHECK AUDIO SYSTEM? MESSAGE TO APPEAR IN THE MFD ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO INTERVIEW THE CUSTOMER CAREFULLY TO DETERMINE WHICH REPAIR IS REQUIRED. Read More »
THIS BULLETIN REVIEWS TWO POSSIBLE CAUSES FOR A ?PLEASE CHECK AUDIO SYSTEM? MESSAGE TO APPEAR IN THE MFD ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO INTERVIEW THE CUSTOMER CAREFULLY TO DETERMINE WHICH REPAIR IS REQUIRED. Read More »
All 2012 to 2015 Models Equipped with Fujitsu Ten (F10) Generation 1 (Gen1) Audio / Navigation Systems. This bulletin announces a new procedure for updating the operating software used in F10 Gen1 audio / navigation systems. Read More »
REMINDER:IN APPRECIATION FOR PURCHASING A SUBARU VEHICLE WITH NAVIGATION, SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. (SOA) IS OFFERING OWNERS OF 2014MY FORESTER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BEFORE JUNE 20, 2013, A COMPLIMENTARY NAVIGATION SD CARD UPDATE WITH FREE ... Read More »
IN APPRECIATION FOR PURCHASING A SUBARU VEHICLE WITH NAVIGATION, SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. (SOA) IS OFFERING OWNERS OF 2014MY FORESTER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BEFORE JUNE 20, 2013, A COMPLIMENTARY NAVIGATION SD CARD UPDATE WITH FREE ... Read More »
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP DIAGNOSE 6 DIFFERENT CONDITIONS RELATING TO CUSTOMER CONCERNS WHICH MAY ARISE WHEN USING THE F10 AUDIO / NAVIGATION SYSTEM. Read More »
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP DIAGNOSE 6 DIFFERENT CONDITIONS RELATING TO CUSTOMER CONCERNS WHICH MAY ARISE WHEN USING THE F10 AUDIO / NAVIGATION SYSTEM. Read More »
FRONT CROSS MEMBER MOUNTING BOLT CHANGE - THIS BULLETIN DESCRIBES A DESIGN CHANGE MADE TO THE MOUNTING BOLTS USED FOR SECURING THE FRONT CROSS MEMBER TO THE VEHICLE BODY. Read More »
CVT MODELS ONLY. In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Powertrain Warranty coverage for the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) on the above listed models and ... Read More »
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. Read More »
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. Read More »
THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES INFORMATION REGARDING A MAJOR CHANGE TO THE REPAIR PROCEDURES PREVIOUSLY OUTLINED IN SERVICE BULLETINS 02-143-13R, 02-144-13R AND 02-145-13R. Read More »
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. Read More »
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. Read More »
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. Read More »
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. Read More »
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. Read More »
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. Read More »
THE PURPOSE OF THIS BULLETIN IS TO PROVIDE GUIDELINES FOR PROPER POSITIONING OF ETC DEVICES, I.E., EZ PASS, SUN PASS, K-TAG, ETC, IN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE NEW EYESIGHT SYSTEM. Read More »
"CUSTOMER NAME _____________________________________________________________ VIN# ____________________________________________ DATE _____________________ I CERTIFY THAT: (CHECK ONE) ______ THE GENUINE SUBARU CARPETED FLOOR MATS ... Read More »
"THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A MORE DETAILED REVIEW OF THE PROCEDURES FOR RE-INITIALIZING THE PRG SYSTEM WHICH IS ALREADY OUTLINED AS PART OF THE SERVICE MANUAL DIAGNOSTICS. Read More »
THE ?ALL-NEW? 2014 SUBARU FORESTER WILL SOON BE ARRIVING IN GREATER NUMBERS AT YOUR DEALERSHIP. BEGINNING MONDAY MARCH 4, 2013 THROUGH MAY 2013, THERE WILL BE A SPECIAL QUALITY MONITORING TEAM HERE IN THE U.S. Read More »
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. Read More »
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 ... Read More »
THIS SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN PROVIDES PRECAUTIONS TO USE WHEN REMOVING THE HVAC CONTROL PANEL TO PREVENT DAMAGING THE BLOWER FAN SPEED SWITCH. Read More »
"A COUNTERMEASURE THERMOSTAT HAS BEEN RELEASED TO ADDRESS A RARE CONDITION WHICH MAY OCCUR DURING ENGINE SOAK IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. Read More »
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (SEE TSB 07-76-13R DATED 7/8/2013) REGARDING THE PRG SYSTEM OPERATION AND INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE. Read More »
