2026 Subaru Forester service bulletins & manufacturer communications

68 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2026 Subaru Forester. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.

• This bulletin announces the service procedures to be followed when encountering instances of water intrusion from the sunroof area. This is an revised version of the original bulle…
  12-269-25R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 31, 2026
• This Subaru announcement provides an update to the non-compliance recall WRH-26 Certification label.
  SubaruNet Announcement (W · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Aug 21, 2026
• This Announcement provides diagnostic assistance for CVT issues.
  SubaruNet Announcement (C · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 21, 2026
• This bulletin provides guidance when diagnosing chain slip, judder, shudder, and hesitation concerns on the TR580 model CVT transmissions used in the models listed.
  16-158-26 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 20, 2026
• This bulletin announces a design change to the cord assembly that connects the Center Infotainment Display (CID) to the CCU, addressing reports of CID screen flickering.
  15-341-26 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 20, 2026
• This Service Information Bulletin announces the release of a new diagnostic assistance application for TR690 and TR580 CVT-equipped vehicles. This is an revised version of the orig…
  16-154-25R · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 20, 2026
• This Service Information Bulletin outlines a systematic procedure for diagnosing parasitic draw (dark/standby current) in vehicles experiencing battery drain when the ignition is o…
  15-308-23R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 20, 2026
• This bulletin announces a reprogramming file availability and provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Audio and Navigation head un…
  15-305-22R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 20, 2026
• This Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns. (This is an revised version of the or…
  15-304-22R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 13, 2026
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  Article Locator · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 5, 2026
• This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. This is an revised version of the orig…
  15-333-25R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 1, 2026
• WRH-26 Certification Label Non-Compliance Recall- Parts and SSLP Process Updates.
  SubaruNet Announcement (P · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jul 28, 2026
• This announcement provides WRH-26 recall information for owner contact and a vehicle disclosure form.
  SubaruNet Announcement (V · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Jul 24, 2026
• This announcement provides WRH-26 recall information for customers.
  SubaruNet Announcement (C · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Jul 24, 2026
• This announcement provides information on WRH-26 affected CPO and Used Vehicle Inventory.
  SubaruNet Announcement (v · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Jul 24, 2026
• This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedure to be performed before the service manual.
  04-31-26 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Jul 23, 2026
• This Bulletin provides parts ordering and service guidance when replacing passenger seat assemblies and other passenger seat components.
  17-22-26 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Jul 23, 2026
• Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a non-compliance recall for certain 2026 model yearCrosstrek Hybrid vehicles, 2025-2026 model year Forester & Forester Hybrid vehicle…
  WRH-26R · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Jul 22, 2026
• This announcement provides an update for retailer inventory affected by the WRH-26 non-compliance recall.
  SubaruNet Announcement (W · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Jul 21, 2026
• This announcement provides information on a temporary process for addressing affected SSLP vehicles under the WRH-26 recall.
  SubaruNet Announcement (W · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Jul 17, 2026
• This announcement is to inform retailers of the non-compliance recall/stop sale parts update and repair procedure.
  SubaruNet Announcement ( · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Jul 17, 2026
• This bulletin provides instruction for use (FOTA) of a new reprogramming procedure to optimize the Denso Gen 4.5 Audio and Navigation system utilized in the models listed. (This is…
  15-311-23R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 15, 2026
• Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2026 model year Forester vehicles equipped with a power moonroof assembly. (This is an revised version of…
  WRF-26R · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jul 13, 2026
• This is an update to the safety recall and stop sale: WRF-26 Forester Power Moonroof Glass Adhesion.
  SubaruNet Announcement (W · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jul 10, 2026
• 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.…
  02-193-24R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jun 30, 2026
• 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.…
  09-74-21R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jun 26, 2026
• This announcement is requesting retailer staff to retain the EyeSight protective hood covers from Generation 4 EyeSight cameras.
  SubaruNet Annoucement (E · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Jun 12, 2026
• This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide removal and installation tips to be followed when working with EyeSight Stereo Cameras.
  07-241-26 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 11, 2026
• This bulletin announces the elimination of oil spacers from both left- and right side camshaft carriers on FB2.5 engines.
  18-243-26 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jun 11, 2026
• Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2026 model year Forester vehicles equipped with a power moonroof assembly. (This is an revised version of…
  WRF-26R · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 4, 2026
• Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2026 model year Forester vehicles equipped with a power moonroof assembly.
  WRF-26R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 29, 2026
• Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2026 model year Forester vehicles equipped with a power moonroof assembly.
  SubaruNet Announcement (W · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 28, 2026
• This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
  01-167-08R · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued May 18, 2026
• This announcement provides information on the remanufactured CVT transmission program.
  SubaruNet Announcement (R · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 4, 2026
• This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be used when DTCs B1571(REFERENCE CODE INCOMPATIBILITY IMMOBILIZER CM TO ECM) and B1572(IMM CIRCUIT EXCEPT ANTENNA CIRCUIT) are…
  18-230-26 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued May 1, 2026
• This bulletin announces the repair procures to be followed when encountering cases of loose fitment of the interior dome lamp.
  12-278-26 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Apr 30, 2026
• This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide interim guidance for vehicles exhibiting DTC B2A20.
  07-240-26R · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Apr 30, 2026
• This bulletin announces the service manual correction regarding clutch master cylinder reservoir service procedures.
  03-97-26 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 24, 2026
• This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
  01-167-08R · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Apr 24, 2026
• This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedures to be followed when addressing customer concerns of steering wheel/vehicle body vibration when driving at highway speeds when tire/…
  05-97-26 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Apr 20, 2026
• In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service program for certain 2026 model year Forester vehicles that may be equipped with a…
  WRH-25R · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Apr 2, 2026
• This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant lea…
  10-105-25R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 26, 2026
• This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
  01-167-08R · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Mar 26, 2026
• This bulletin contains information to help when attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an Error Code 202 and / or 204 may occur preventing the process…
  15-219-18R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 16, 2026
• This announcement provides information on the use of aftermarket services or tools for programming immobilizer keys/fobs.
  SubaruNet Announcement (A · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 4, 2026
• This announcement provides part release information for the WRG-25 rear gate stay bracket.
  SubaruNet Announcement (W · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 3, 2026
• This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide interim guidance for 2026 model year vehicles exhibiting DTC B2A20 with gen 4 Telematics.
  07-240-26R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 25, 2026
• Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2026 model year Forester Vehicles to replace the rear gate stay and bracket.
  WRG-25R · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 24, 2026
• This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant lea…
  10-105-25R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 6, 2026
• Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2026 model year Forester Vehicles to replace the rear gate stay and bracket.
  WRG-25 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 30, 2026
• The purpose of this announcement is to communicate updates regarding the WRG-25 Rear Gate Stay Bracket Safety Recall.
  SubaruNet Announcement · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 29, 2026
• The following information announces reprogramming file availability and provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Audio and Navigati…
  15-305-22R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 20, 2026
• In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service program for certain 2026 model year Forester vehicles that may be equipped with a…
  WRH-25 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 15, 2026
• This Subaru service and technical support line newsletter provides information on the next phase of TechShare.
  Subaru Tech Tips Special · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 15, 2026
• This Bulletin provides information on the availability of a new auxiliary USB terminal designed to resolve intermittent connectivity issues when connected via the USB port.
  15-328-26 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 12, 2026
• This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedure for the STARLINK® Remote Engine Start (RES).
  15-300-22R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jan 12, 2026
• This announcement has been created to address difficulties with software updates on Subaru Select Monitors with DST-010 interface firmware has been updated.
  Subarunet Announcement (E · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Jan 12, 2026
• In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service program for certain 2026 model year Forester vehicles that may be equipped with a…
  Subarunet Announcement (W · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 12, 2026
• This announcement is to provide information on the repair procedure for vehicles in retailer inventory affected.
  SubaruNet Announcement (W · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 19, 2025
• This announcement is to inform that Subaru of American Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2026 model year Forester vehicles to replace the rear gate stay and b…
  SubaruNet Announcement (W · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 19, 2025
• This bulletin announces a new diagnostic procedure for the wireless charger.
  18-229-25 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 12, 2025
• This Service Information Bulletin provides the Service Manual Correction to the diagnostic procedure for DTC B2A16 (Immobilizer Key Collation Diagnosis).
  18-226-25R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 8, 2025
• This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
  15-333-25 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 2, 2025
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  Subaru Tech Tips (Article · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Nov 20, 2025
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  Subaru Tech Tips (Article · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Nov 20, 2025
• This bulletin announces reprogramming file that provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Audio and Navigation head units utilized i…
  15-305-22R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 14, 2025
• This bulletin announces the service procedure for battery replacement on 2025MY Forester in the event of battery replacement.
  07-229-24R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 13, 2025
• This Bulletin announces changes to the replacement procedure due to a design difference between Japan-produced bumpers and SIA-produced bumpers.
  12-274-25 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 6, 2025