2015 Subaru Forester Technical Service Bulletins

502 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2015 Subaru Forester. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10179422Aug 31, 2020Engine cooling. This bulletin announces availability of new master cylinder application shaft seals.
• 10179421Aug 31, 2020Wheels. This bulletin announces availability of new front wheel hub assemblies incorporating bearing surfaces having increased resistance to imperfections resulting from shock loads.
• 10179416Aug 26, 2020Engine cooling. This service information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models listed.
• 10179378Aug 4, 2020Equipment. Special Service Tools Cross Reference List.
• 10175972May 13, 2020Suspension. In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service program to replace the rear coil springs on certain 2014-2016 model year Forester vehicles.
• 10175988May 8, 2020Equipment, Seat belts. 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.
• 10175977May 5, 2020Equipment, Seats, Electrical system. 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.
• 10175969May 4, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. This service information bulletin announces availability of an enhancenment to the Gracenote database included in the vehicles listed equipped with F10 7" Navigation and 7" display audio head units.
• 10174543Apr 30, 2020Equipment. All Models (Vehicle Cleaning- COVID-19Best Practices)
• 10173193Mar 27, 2020Engine cooling. Update: Owner notification WUK-96 DIT exhaust pipe front (EPF) nut torque service campaign/voluntary emissions recall.
• 10173189Mar 26, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service campaign for certain 2015-2018 Forester 2.0L Turbo and 2016-2018 WRX models which may experience a loosening of the front exhaust pipe nuts.
• 10173127Mar 19, 2020Electrical system, Air bags, Equipment. This bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system.
• 10173125Mar 19, 2020Equipment, Wheels. This service information bulletin outlines a procedure for Subaru Special Tool Kit number J-53014.
• 10173117Mar 10, 2020Engine cooling, Electrical system, Equipment. This Bulletin provides information regarding DTC P0606 related specifically to the determination of this code on Forester Turbo and applicable WRX models.
• 10173113Mar 6, 2020Suspension. In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service program to replace the rear coil springs on certain 2014-2016 model year Forester vehicles.
• 10173027Mar 3, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling, Electrical system. 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.
• 10173026Mar 2, 2020Seats, Air bags, Electrical system. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 model year Forester vehicles to replace the passenger-side front airbag Occupant Detection System (ODS) harness. A total of 366,282 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recall.
• 10171946Feb 28, 2020Equipment. Avaiability of 64084SG23A- WUM-98 Sensor Harness kit has stabilized and sufficient quantities are currently available to complete all remaining repairs for this recall.
• 10171926Feb 21, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin announces availability of new shift forks and the corresponding sleeve and hub assembly to address isolated customer concerns of a rattling / vibration -type sound from the shift knob. The sound is primarily reported while driving in 4th gear between 1900 and 2500 rpm.
• 10171931Feb 19, 2020Electrical system. This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability and a corresponding installation procedure which will allow Bluetooth pairing to be completed successfully when using voice commands on the Clarion audio units listed.
• 10171930Feb 19, 2020Electrical system. This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address a group of operational concerns received from the field and listed below involving the Clarion Display Audio unit with 6.2" display.
• 10171919Feb 11, 2020Engine cooling, Electrical system. This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Engine Control Module (ECM). The new logic will address isolated concerns of a hard start condition occurring in cold weather (+10 degrees Fahrenheit or lower) and / or high-altitude areas. When this scenario occurs, the A/F learning control values move toward lean.
• 10171874Feb 7, 2020Suspension. Owner notification WUT-05 Forester rear coil springs customer satisfaction service program.
• 10171872Feb 7, 2020Engine cooling. Owner notification WUK-96 DIT exhaust pipe front (EPF) nut torque service campaign/voluntary emission recall.
• 10171871Feb 7, 2020Air bags. Owner notification WUM-98 Forester Passenger-side Front Airbag ODS Recall.
• 10171868Feb 7, 2020Suspension. In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service program to replace the rear coil springs on certain 2014-2016 model year Forester vehicles.
• 10171105Jan 31, 2020Equipment, Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin announces availability of new power window switch assemblies.
• 10171098Jan 30, 2020Equipment, Suspension. This Service Information Bulletin announces part number change information for the rear suspension coil springs used on the models listed.
• 10171092Jan 22, 2020Equipment, Suspension. In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service program to replace the rear coil springs on certain 2014-2016 model year Forester vehicles.
• 10171091Jan 20, 2020Suspension. In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (subaru) is initiating a service program to replace the rear coil springs on certain 2014-2016 model year Forester vehicles.
• 10171089Jan 17, 2020Equipment, Electrical system, Air bags. This Bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system.
• 10171084Jan 10, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.
• 10171074Jan 6, 2020Electrical system, Air bags, Seats. The available inventory update for the WUM-98 harness
• 10169883Dec 13, 2019Seats. Harness inventory (Part# 64084SG23A) is now available and must be ordered through PRIME -- Retailer order levels are on Subarunet under Recalls & Campaigns. If available, seat cushions can continue to be ordered and used to satisfy the recall as well.
• 10169881Dec 13, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin announces availability of a new HVAC blower motor unit assemblies developed to address isolated concerns of the blower motor becoming inoperative. If this issues occurs on models with Auto A/C, the blower fan may become totally inoperative. If this issue occurs on models with Manual A/C, the blower fan may operate on high speed only. The root cause of these conditions is water intrusion into the…
• 10169876Dec 13, 2019Seats. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 model year Forester vehicles to replace the passenger-side front airbag Occupant Detection System (ODS) harness. A total of 366,282 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recall.
• 10169871Dec 10, 2019Seats. WUM-98 Harness (Recall) parts. Harness inventory (Part# 64084SG23A) is now available and must be ordered through PRIME-- Retailer order levels are on Subarnet under Recalls & Campaigns. If available, seat cushions can continue to be ordered and used to satisty the recall as well.
• 10169864Dec 9, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. "This Service Information bulletin announces availability of an enhancement to the Gracenote database included in the vehicles listed above equipped with F10 7” Navigation and 7” Display Audio head units. When the user plays a pre-recorded CD, Gracenote recognizes the disc then shows the artist and track name information along with the album cover art on the head unit display (when available).
• 10169855Dec 5, 2019Engine cooling. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service campaign for certain 2015-2018 Forester 2.0L Turbo and 2016-2018 WRX models which may experience a loosening of the front exhaust pipe nuts. On certain affected vehicles, the six (6) front exhaust pipe (EPF) nuts at the cylinder heads may not have been tightened sufficiently due to variations in production. As a result, these nuts may become loose during use…
• 10169833Dec 5, 2019Engine cooling. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service campaign/ voluntary emissions recall for certain 2015-2018 Forester 2.0L Turbo and 2016-2018 WRX models which may experience a loosening of the fornt exhaust pip nuts.
• 10169832Dec 4, 2019Seats. Customer concern claim submission for WUM-98 prior to supply of harness (recall) parts.
• 10168633Nov 21, 2019Seats, Air bags, Electrical system, Equipment. Interim Owner Notification WUM-98 Forester Passenger-side Front Airbag ODS Recall.
• 10168629Nov 20, 2019Equipment, Air bags, Seats, Electrical system. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 model year Forester vehicles to replace the passenger-side front airbag Occupant Detection System (ODS) harness. A total of 366,282 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recall.
• 10168589Nov 8, 2019Brakes, Electrical system, Equipment. "Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain Crosstrek, Forester, Impreza, and WRX vehicles to replace the brake lamp switch. A total of 1,303,530 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recall."
• 10168584Nov 1, 2019Seats, Electrical system. Parts availabilty for Forester Occupant Detection System (WUM-98). Subaru of America, Inc. is pleased to announce immediate availbilty and release of current stock of Forester seat cushions.
• 10168583Nov 1, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. Updated- Retailer preowned reimbursement program WUM-98 Forester Occupant Detection System (ODS).
• 10168581Nov 1, 2019Electrical system, Air bags. To assist with customer inquiries regarding the ODS recall, please use the attached list of answers to questions you can expect in the coming days.
• 10166904Oct 22, 2019Air bags. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 model year Forester vehicles to replace the passenger-side front airbag Occupant Detection System (ODS) harness. A total of 366,282 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recall.
• 10166925Oct 8, 2019Air bags, Equipment. To support our retailers partners currently stocking certain 2015-2018MY pre-owned Subaru Forester vehicle affected by the WUM-98 ODS recall announced on October 8, 2019, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is pleased to provide financial assistance during the time repairs are unavailable.
• 10166905Oct 8, 2019Electrical system, Air bags. Subaru of America Inc.. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 model year Forester vehicles to replace the passenger-side front airbag Occupant Detection System (ODS) harness. A total of 365,515 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recall.

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