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Service bulletins for the 2019 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.

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

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15-264-20R2020-08-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The intent of this Service Information Bulletin is to provide Technicians and staff members who interact with the Telematics system insight to help address questions regarding opeation of the WiFi Hotspot feature.
15-242-19R2020-08-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Service Information Bulletin has been developed for use as a quick reference tool aid in diagnosing operational concerns of the Gen 2 Telematics system's remote access features.
15-240-19R2020-08-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin announces availability of new Harman audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic designed to optimize efficiency while addressing customer concerns.
07-162-19R2020-06-02. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Body Integrated Unit (BIU) opertation of the automatic door lock (auto-lock/unlock) feature.
12-203-16R2020-06-02. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame.
12-288-202020-06-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL; SEATS. This bulletin announces a design change made to the Slide Rail components of the left and right front power seat frame / track assemblies used on the models listed.
01-181-202020-05-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. All Models (Vehicle Cleaning- COVID-19Best Practices)
15-195-16R2020-05-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. This service information bulletin provides important information regarding diagnosis and replacement (when applicable) of the STARLINK Telematics Data Communication Module (DCM). All models with STARLINK Telematics System.
12-287-202020-05-04. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin announces design changes made to the rear gate stays to make closing the rear gate easier.
07-162-19R2020-05-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Body Integrated Unit (BIU) operation of the automatic door lock (auto-lock / unlock) feature.
07-175-202020-04-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. This service information bulletin outlines a procedure to prevent the loss of and the need to reset the customer's Driver Monitoring System (DMS) settings when servicing the vehicle.
15-240-19R2020-04-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin announces availability of new Harman audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic designed to optimize effciency while addressing customer concerns.
07-174-202020-04-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This service bulletin provides details of a correction to the diagnostic procedure for DTC B2350- REAR RADAR COMMUNICATION ERROR on the models listed.
12-258-202020-04-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. This bulletin provides a procedure for addressing a rattling sound caused by the sunroof deflector contacting the sunroof rail assembly. This sound may be heard while closing an outside door when all the windows are closed.
17-17-13R2020-04-02. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system.
07-75-13R2020-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. This Bulletin provides information regarding DTC P0606 related specifically to the determination of this code on Forester Turbo and applicable WRX models.
12-279-20R2020-04-02. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This bulletin announces availability of new outer door handles to address isolated concerns of the chrome finish peeling.
18-198-202020-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 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.
Subaru Tech Tips2020-03-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newsletter. (QMR of the Month)
01-180-202020-03-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. This Service Information bulletin informs of an upcoming correction to the Service Manual involving Gear Position shown in Freeze-Frame Data acquired during Engine diagnosis.
07-162-19R2020-03-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Body Integrated Unit (BIU) operation of the automatic door lock (auto-lock / unlock) feature.
15-130-08R2020-03-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This bulletin details an important regulation issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) which impacts the way some vehicles with accessories are sold. This regulation applies to any automobile retailer installing accessories on a vehicle prior to its first sale.
Subarunet Annouc2020-03-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. WUW-08 PCV; There has been an interruption in the supply of part numbers 11810AA230 and X1181AA010 from Japan.
15-234-18R2020-03-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
11-196-202020-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This Service Information Bulletin announces part number change information for the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valves used on the models listed above.

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