2016 Subaru Forester Technical Service Bulletins

455 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 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.

• 10186399Jan 26, 2021Seats, Equipment. This bulletin announces a design change made to the front seat hinge bolts.
• 10186347Jan 22, 2021Engine cooling. The purpose of this bulletin is to provide procedures for the diagnosis and repair of oil seepage which may be coming from the timing chain cover, front camshaft cap, camshaft carrier, and/or upper oil pan.
• 10186388Jan 19, 2021Equipment. 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.
• 10186378Jan 14, 2021Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin provides information related to the telematics system's Automatic Collision Notification (ACN) and Advanced Automatic Collision Notification (AACN) feature operation, diagnostic tips, and best practices.
• 10186364Jan 12, 2021Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling, Equipment. This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing.
• 10186363Jan 12, 2021Seat 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.
• 10186348Jan 4, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information.
• 10185092Dec 21, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin announces new reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address additional operational concerns received from the field and listed involving “Gen 2” F10 Navigation and Display Audio units with 7” display.
• 10185090Dec 15, 2020Wheels. This Service Information Bulletin announces a change made to the wheel lug nuts.
• 10185083Dec 15, 2020Seat belts, Equipment. 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.
• 10185082Dec 15, 2020Seats, Seat belts, Equipment. 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.
• 10185064Dec 2, 2020Brakes, Wheels. This bulletin announces a design change made to the rear wheel / brake backing plates.
• 10185062Dec 1, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin has been developed in response to a small number of customer concerns regarding fluid seepage found coming from the CVT assembly.
• 10183714Nov 9, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. This Service Information Bulletin provides corrected diagnostics containing a revised flow for certain CVT solenoid related DTCs.
• 10183713Nov 9, 2020Electrical 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).
• 10182247Oct 29, 2020Equipment. 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.
• 10182220Oct 13, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin announces new reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address additional operational concerns received from the field and listed involving “Gen 2” F10 Navigation and Display Audio units with 7” display.
• 10182211Oct 9, 2020Body and structure, Latches, locks and linkages, Electrical system, Equipment. In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Warranty for the rear gate stays on the listed models and model years.
• 10182205Oct 9, 2020Body and structure, Equipment, Latches, locks and linkages. We recently informed retailers and customers of an extension to the New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 2014-2018 Forester Rear Gate Stays.
• 10179427Aug 31, 2020Body and structure. In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Warranty for the rear gate stays on the listed models and model years. This will apply to Forester models with or without the power rear gate (PRG).
• 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.
• 10177826Jul 16, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. This Service Information Bulletin provides helpful procedures and best practices to utilize when customers present with concerns relating to the operation of their Gen 2 Telematics system equipped Subaru.
• 10177825Jul 16, 2020Electrical system, Forward collision avoidance. This document discusses some of the conditions that may trigger an Automatic Collision Notification (CAN) (Gen1) or Advanced Automatic Collision Notification (AACN) (Gen2), without a collision, airbag deployment, or accident taking place.
• 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.
• 10173180Mar 24, 2020Latches, locks and linkages, Body and structure, Equipment. This bulletin announces availability of new interior door handles which will address isolated concerns of the chrome finish peeling.
• 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.
• 10171934Feb 27, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin announces new reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address additional operational concerns received from the field and listed below involving an F10 Navigation and Display Audio units with 7' display.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10171917Feb 11, 2020Engine cooling, Electrical system. This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Engine Control Module (ECM). These new files address concerns of the check engine light coming on and setting a DTC P0400: EGR “A” FLOW. The DTC can set if the ECM tests the EGR system when ambient / intake air temperatures are below freezing.
• 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.

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