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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| 15-251-19R | 2022-01-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16. |
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| 05-88-21 | 2022-01-04. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. This bulletin announces a design change made to the front stabilizer bushings. |
| 15-240-19R | 2022-01-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. This bulletin announces availability of new Harman audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic designed to optimize efficiency. |
| 15-255-19R | 2022-01-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Map Data Update Procedure for Harman Gen 3.1 Navigation Equipped Head Units. |
| 15-236-18R | 2022-01-04. 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. |
| 10-102-21 | 2022-01-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin announces the design change of the expansion valve. |
| 10-103-21 | 2021-12-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin announces a design change made to the evaporator core insulation. |
| 15-257-19R | 2021-12-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin provides insight in response to both customer and retailer feedback resulting from the use of OBD-II port connected devices. |
| 15-251-19R | 2021-11-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16. |
| 16-102-16R | 2021-11-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin provides a new flow chart and additional diagnostic tools to assist technicians with troubleshooting DTC P0841- SECONDARY OIL PRESSURE SENSOR PERFORMANCE. |
| 16-103-16R | 2021-11-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. This bulletin has been developed in response to a small number of customer concerns regarding fluid seepage found coming from the CVT assembly. |
| WUW-08R | 2021-11-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a new safety recall for certain 2019 model year Ascent, Forester, and Crosstrek Hybrid vehicles in which the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve may be defective. |
| 15-287-21 | 2021-11-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin announces the availability of diagnostic information regarding accessory remote engine start systems. |
| 02-188-21 | 2021-11-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin announces an additional service procedure for timing chain and / or cam sprocket replacement on FA and FB type engines. |
| 05-79-20R | 2021-10-04. Service bulletin. WHEELS. This bulletin announces a change made to the wheel lug nuts. |
| 09-74-21R | 2021-10-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. 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). |
| 12-225-21 | 2021-10-04. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin announces the design changes made to the A-pillar trim panels and their associated retaining (tether) clips. |
| 15-195-16R | 2021-10-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin provides important information regarding diagnosis and replacement (when applicable) of the STARLINK Telematics Data Communication Module (DCM) along with a new claim submission requirement. |
| 12-299-20R | 2021-10-04. Service bulletin. SEATS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin announces a design change made to the outer hinge cover on the driver’s 10-way adjustable power seats. |
| 15-236-18R | 2021-10-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; 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. |
| 15-240-19R | 2021-10-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin announces availability of new Harman audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic designed to optimize efficiency while addressing customer concerns. |
| 07-199-21R | 2021-10-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin provides additional information for the diagnostic procedures concerning measurement of dark current (a.k.a. standby current). |
| 09-74-21R | 2021-09-04. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. 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). |
| 07-199-21R | 2021-09-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin provides additional information for the diagnostic procedures concerning measurement of dark current (standby current). |
| 18-216-21 | 2021-09-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This bulletin provides a description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) web site. |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.