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Service bulletins for the 2015 Subaru Forester

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

502 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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Bulletins, newest first
Thermo Control Valve Vide2024-08-05. Other. ENGINE. This thermo control valve video contains information on the replacement of thermo control valve.
13-107-242024-08-05. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This Bulletin provides SOA paint codes to help eliminate possible confusion for 2025 MY vehicles.
01-167-08R2024-08-05. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
05-91-242024-08-05. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. This Bulletin provides guidance for diagnosing a leaking front or rear suspension strut.
SubaruNet Announcement2024-07-01. Other. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This information announces reprograming file availability for Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Audio and Navigation systems. Inprovement for CarPlay concerns with hands-free calls when the receiving party is not able to hear the caller.
06-90-242024-07-01. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. This bulletin provides diagnosis and procedure information to be applied when diagnosing potential fluid leaks on front and rear brake calipers. This information has been developed to reduce unnecessary brake caliper replacement.
16-112-18R2024-06-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. This bulletin announces a design change to the CVT select lever (shifter) mechanism in response to isolated customer concerns of not being able to remove the key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in Park.
17-19-242024-04-03. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS; SEATS; AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION. Due to limited part supply, the availability of the passenger front seat cushion may not satisfy demand. To reduce extended downtime for the customer, this bulletin announces the diagnostic and repair procedures to be used when DTC B1760 (Occupant Detection Sensor Mat). The use of WUM-98 sensor harness kit should be used in place of the cushion assembly.
07-207-22R2023-12-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is extending the New Car Basic Warranty coverage for the 12 Volt batteries used in the above listed models and model years beyond the original three (3) years or thirty six thousand miles (36,000), whichever comes first.
16-112-18R2023-09-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. This bulletin announces a design change to the CVT select lever (shifter) mechanism in response to isolated customer concerns of not being able to remove the key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in Park.
01-168-09R2023-09-05. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.
07-207-22R2023-08-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is extending the New Car Basic Warranty coverage for the 12 Volt batteries used in the above listed models and model years beyond the original three (3) years or thirty six thousand miles (36,000), whichever comes first.
15-285-21R2023-08-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT. This Bulletin provides reference tables and photos to use for determining the infotainment head unit supplier and generation.
12-249-23R2023-08-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. 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.
02-131-12R2023-07-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 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.
VehicleReceipt12023-05-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT. New Vehicle Receipt- Navigation SD Card Transit Storage Location Change
VehicleReceipt2023-05-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). New Vehicle Receipt- Navigation SD Card Transit Storage Location Change
PDIChecklist2023-05-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. The 2015MY Dealer PDI Checklist Has Been Revised
Announcements42023-05-08. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Additions to Remanufactured Transmission Applications
12175142023-05-08. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; STRUCTURE. Design Change to Rear Door Power Window Regulator
1217314R2023-05-08. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT. Stain Removal from the Headliner
12173142023-05-08. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT. Stain Removal from the Headliner
11148142023-05-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Reprogramming File Availability for Oil Level detection
15172142023-04-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Exchange Component Identification and prcedures
11146142023-04-24. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM). Reprogramming Files for DTC P0420

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.