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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| 12-203-16R | 2021-09-03. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS; SEATS. 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. |
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| 15-236-18R | 2021-08-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The following information addresses reprogramming file availability and a software update installation procedure to provide optimization to the new Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and Navigation head units. |
| 09-75-21 | 2021-08-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin announces the availability of NEW reprogramming files to correct DTC P0128. |
| 07-199-21 | 2021-08-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin provides additional information for the diagnostic procedures concerning measurement of Dark Current (a.k.a. Standby Current). |
| 16-132-20R | 2021-08-04. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Diagnostic Information for Alleged Chain Slip Condition on TR580 / TR690 Transmissions. |
| 15-236-18R | 2021-07-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The following information addresses reprogramming file availability and a software update installation procedure to provide optimization to the new Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models as listed. |
| 09-74-21R | 2021-07-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 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). |
| 16-131-20R | 2021-07-03. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This bulletin provides corrected diagnostics containing a revised flow for certain CVT solenoid related DTCs. |
| 01-167-08R | 2021-07-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models |
| 09-51-08R | 2021-07-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin is to advise of SOA’s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure. |
| 07-195-21 | 2021-07-03. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin outlines changes in the service procedure for replacement of the Power Rear Gate control module. |
| 07-197-21 | 2021-07-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SEATS. This bulletin announces availability of a new reinforcement bracket for the seat position memory switch. |
| 02-187-21 | 2021-07-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin outlines changes in the service procedure for engine oil pressure inspection. |
| Subarunet Announ | 2021-06-02. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 model year Forester and 2018-2019 model year Crosstrek vehicles to inspect and, if necessary, correct the condition of the rear stabilizer bracket bolts. |
| 07-176-20R | 2021-06-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin announces availability of DMS reprogramming files to address the following DTCs: B118B, B11E5, B11E6 when they appear in memory all at the same time as a group. |
| 09-74-21R | 2021-06-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for removing accumulated carbon deposits from fuel injectors and internal engine components. |
| 18-207-21 | 2021-06-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) web site. |
| 05-85-21R | 2021-05-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; WHEELS. This bulletin announces a design change made to the TPMS valve assemblies. |
| 15-282-21R | 2021-05-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin provides additional procedures and a detailed flow chart to use when diagnosing customer concerns regarding operation of the STARLINK RES feature. |
| 15-240-19R | 2021-05-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This bulletin announces availability of new audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic designed to optimize efficiency. |
| 12-300-20R | 2021-05-04. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. This bulletin announces design changes made to the trim cover for the PRG control switches located on the bottom of the rear gate inner trim panel. |
| WRD-21R | 2021-05-04. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 model year Forester and 2018-2019 model year Crosstrek vehicles to inspect and, if necessary, correct the condition of the rear stabilizer bracket bolts. |
| Subarunet Announ | 2021-05-04. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 model year Forester and 2018-2019 model year Crosstrek vehicles to inspect and, if necessary, correct the condition of the rear stabilizer bracket bolts. |
| 07-151-19R | 2021-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. THIS TSB 07-151-19R HAS BEEN REPLACED BY NEW TSB 07-192-21. |
| 07-192-21 | 2021-04-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin announces availability of DMS reprogramming files to address DTCs B112C and / or B112E when they appear in memory. |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.