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Service bulletins for the 2025 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.

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

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Bulletins, newest first
16-159-262026-08-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin provides new diagnostic steps for DTC P0851 and P0852 to be used in conjunction with the applicable Service Manual.
04-31-262026-08-04. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedure to be performed before the service manual.
SubaruNet Announcement (V2026-08-04. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This announcement provides WRH-26 recall information for owner contact and a vehicle disclosure form.
SubaruNet Announcement (C2026-08-04. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This announcement provides WRH-26 recall information for customers.
SubaruNet Announcement (v2026-08-04. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This announcement provides information on WRH-26 affected CPO and Used Vehicle Inventory.
WRH-26R2026-08-04. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a non-compliance recall for certain 2026 model yearCrosstrek Hybrid vehicles, 2025-2026 model year Forester & Forester Hybrid vehicles, and 2019- 2026 Ascent vehicles due to incorrect information listed on the certification label. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)
SubaruNet Announcement (W2026-08-04. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This announcement provides an update for retailer inventory affected by the WRH-26 non-compliance recall.
SubaruNet Announcement (W2026-08-04. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This announcement provides information on a temporary process for addressing affected SSLP vehicles under the WRH-26 recall.
SubaruNet Announcement (2026-08-04. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This announcement is to inform retailers of the non-compliance recall/stop sale parts update and repair procedure.
07-242-262026-08-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE; STEERING. This bulletin outlines a repair procedure to be performed if DTC B2781 is set in the steering lock control module.
09-140-262026-08-04. Service bulletin. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. This bulletin announces a design change to the filler cap thread shape to improve ease of installation of the fuel cap onto the filler neck.
15-311-23R2026-08-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin provides instruction for use (FOTA) of a new reprogramming procedure to optimize the Denso Gen 4.5 Audio and Navigation system utilized in the models listed. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin).
SubaruNet Announcement (W2026-08-04. Other. STRUCTURE:BODY. This announcement is to inform retailers of the non-compliance recall/stop sale.
02-193-24R2026-07-02. 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). (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)
09-74-21R2026-07-02. 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). (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)
16-159-262026-07-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin provides new diagnostic steps for DTC P0851 and P0852 to be used in conjunction with the applicable Service Manual.
18-242-26R2026-07-02. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin announces a change in the seat belt warning buzzer intervals in the inspection procedure found in the Service Manual. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)
06-94-25R2026-07-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SERVICE BRAKES. This bulletin announces availability of new Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) & Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) module reprogramming files developed to address cases of a cracking-type noise heard under the dashboard in the brake pedal area when the brake pedal is released. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)
SubaruNet Annoucement (E2026-07-02. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This announcement is requesting retailer staff to retain the EyeSight protective hood covers from Generation 4 EyeSight cameras.
07-241-262026-07-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS. This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide removal and installation tips to be followed when working with EyeSight Stereo Cameras.
12-268-262026-07-02. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. This bulletin announces a design change to the front hood release lever, which in certain circumstances, after the vehicle’s interior latch has been released, the front hood may fail to open when attempting to operate the exterior latch.
06-97-26R2026-07-02. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. "This bulletin announces a design change to the front brake pads with a new friction material and shape that is intended to enhance the removal of rust and debris that can accumulate on the rotor surface, causing unevenness.(This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)"
19-02-262026-07-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin provides information on how to identify which high voltage battery repairs can be performed at the retailer level.
18-240-262026-07-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE. "This bulletin provides a new diagnostic procedure for vehicles equipped with a Denso CP 1, 1.5 and 2.5 head units to provide an enhanced version of the troubleshooting steps for Sound does not come out from the speaker."
01-167-08R2026-06-01. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.

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