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Service bulletins for the 2021 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.

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

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Bulletins, newest first
12-265-252025-04-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY. This bulletin announces design changes made to the Power Rear Gate Drive (PRG) Unit to address concerns of the power rear gate being inoperative.
SubaruNet Announcement2025-04-01. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY/WIPER. This announcement is in regard to the warranty extension initiated for windshields for the models listed.
09-51-08R2025-04-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE. The purpose of this bulletin is to advise of SOA’s revised Catalytic Converter Recycling Program shipping procedure.
12-257-25R2025-04-01. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY/WIPER. In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Warranty coverage for the Front Windshield used in the above listed models and model years from three (3) years / 36,000 miles to eight (8) years / 100,000 miles (whichever comes first). If a customer experiences windshield damage, inspect the damage as per the guidelines supplied in this bulletin to confirm if the damage is covered under the Warranty Extension.
09-132-252025-04-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This Bulletin announces the Service Manual Correction for the diagnostic procedures to be followed when performing diagnostic repairs for diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P26A6 (Engine Coolant Bypass Valve “A” Position Sensor Circuit Low) and P26A7 (Engine Coolant Bypass Valve “A” Position Sensor Circuit High). Refer to the service procedures in this bulletin when performing diagnosis on DTCs P26A6 and P26A7. This correction will be applied the Service Manual in the future.
WQQ-52R2025-04-01. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Due to incomplete repair instructions previously provided in the WQK-47 recall bulletin, the WQQ-52 recall will involve applying additional anti-corrosion material to the four-way (2-2 way) joint connector area of the brake line system on Forester, Impreza, WRX, and STI vehicles previously repaired under the WQK-47 (14V-311) brake line corrosion recall prior to the December 23, 2014 WQK-47 recall bulletin revision. The revisions to the bulletin are for part number changes.
15-304-22R2025-04-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns.
01-167-08R2025-04-01. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
12-262-252025-04-01. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. This Bulletin announces diagnostic procedures to be followed when working with a Power Rear Gate (PRG).
15-219-18R2025-04-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. When attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an Error Code 202 and / or 204 may occur preventing the process from completing successfully.
09-123-24R2025-03-04. Service bulletin. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. This bulletin announces the design change made to the high-pressure fuel pump developed to prevent DTC P0087 (Fuel Rail/System Pressure – Too Low Bank 1).
15-322-25R2025-03-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Warranty coverage for the CP1 & Gen 3.1 Head Unit used in the listed models and model years to (8) eight years / 150,000 miles to cover certain qualifying repairs to the infotainment audio system.
02-193-24R2025-03-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE. 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).
09-125-24R2025-03-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files for the Engine Control Module (ECM), to address concerns of the starter motor not operating.
15-251-19R2025-03-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. "This Service Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16."
12-257-25R2025-03-04. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY/WIPER. In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Warranty coverage for the Front Windshield used in the above listed models and model years from three (3) years / 36,000 miles to eight (8) years / 100,000 miles (whichever comes first).
Subarunet Announcement2025-02-04. Other. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. As part of Subaru's dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is announcing a Warranty Extension of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage for the CP1 & Gen 3.1 Infotainment head units for the models listed.
15-322-252025-02-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin gives information on extended New Car Limited Warranty for CP1 and Gen 3.1 Head Units.
Subarunet Announcement2025-02-04. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This announcement is in regard to special service tool shipment will be shipped directly to the Subar retailers during February.
RC5 Head Unit OTA2025-02-04. Other. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. A head unit OTA will be available via cellular network for Mid and High Grade CP1.5 head units.
11-205-252025-02-04. Service bulletin. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin announces the repair procedures to be followed when DTC P1449 (EVAP System Clog Detected) is detected by the Engine Control Module (ECM).
07-218-23R2025-02-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin announces availability of a new Genuine Subaru Alternative Replacement Battery introduced to satisfy current supply demands.
09-122-24R2025-02-03. Service bulletin. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin the announces diagnostic procedures and availability of new Engine Control Module (ECM) reprogramming files to address DTC P2404 (Evap System Leak Detection Pump Sense Circuit Range/Performance) detection.
02-193-242025-01-03. Service bulletin. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM; ENGINE. 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).
09-122-24R2025-01-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. This bulletin the announces diagnostic procedures and availability of new Engine Control Module (ECM) reprogramming files to address DTC P2404 (Evap System Leak Detection Pump Sense Circuit Range/Performance) detection.

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