Service bulletins for the 2016 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.
455 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 09-74-21R | 2024-08-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. 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). |
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| Subarunet Announcement | 2024-08-05. Other. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This announcement provides information for retailers to install the latest infotainment system software for Denso CP 1.5. |
| 15-308-23R | 2024-08-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin announces important diagnostic information to utilize when testing the Data Communication Module (DCM) as a dark current/standby current source. All models equipped with Telematics except Solterra. |
| Subarunet Announcement | 2024-08-05. Other. AIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This announcement provides information on Takata Recall Escalated Towing Program. |
| Thermo Control Valve Vide | 2024-08-05. Other. ENGINE. This thermo control valve video contains information on the replacement of thermo control valve. |
| 13-107-24 | 2024-08-05. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This Bulletin provides SOA paint codes to help eliminate possible confusion for 2025 MY vehicles. |
| 01-167-08R | 2024-08-05. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models. |
| 05-91-24 | 2024-08-05. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. This Bulletin provides guidance for diagnosing a leaking front or rear suspension strut. |
| SubaruNet Announcement | 2024-07-01. 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. |
| 06-90-24 | 2024-07-01. 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. |
| 16-112-18R | 2024-06-04. 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. |
| FAQ 15-317-24R | 2024-05-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. T16 Warranty Extension (15-317-24R) Frequently Asked Questions. |
| 15-317-24R | 2024-05-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the Data Communication Module (DCM) Warranty from 3 years (36 months) of 36,000 miles to 8 years (96 months) or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first. |
| 15-312-23R | 2024-04-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin announces repair procedures to be used when diagnosing dark current draw (parasitic draw) on vehicles equipped with Gen 1 Data Control Modules. |
| 15-321-23R | 2024-04-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin provides a repair procedure when diagnosing dark current draw on vehicles with GEN 1 Data Control Modules. |
| 17-19-24 | 2024-04-03. 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. |
| 15-317-24R | 2024-04-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Subaru has extended the Data Communication Module (DCM) warranty from 3 years 36,000mi to 8 years or 100,000mi. In rare cases, customers may experience a dead battery as a result of the DCM continually trying to access the 3G network. |
| Subaru notice to | 2024-03-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This letter provides information regarding the warranty extension for the Telematics Data Communications Module (DCM). |
| SubaruNet Announ | 2024-03-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. This announcement provides information in regard to the extension of the basic new car limited warranty for the Telematics Data Communication Module (DCM). This coverage will apply to the vehicles listed for vehicles sold or leased in the United States. |
| 15-317-24 | 2024-03-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is extending the Data Communication Module (DCM) warranty from three years (36 months or 36K miles) to eight years (96 months or 100K miles), whichever comes first. This extension is in light of the rare cases of dead batteries experienced by customers. |
| 15-316-24 | 2024-03-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin provides procedures required for reprogramming the Data Communication Module (DCM) in Gen 1 Subaru vehicles due to sunsetting of the 3G network. |
| 07-207-22R | 2023-12-05. 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. |
| 16-112-18R | 2023-09-05. 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. |
| 01-168-09R | 2023-09-05. 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. |
| 07-207-22R | 2023-08-02. 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. |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.