2019 Subaru Forester Technical Service Bulletins

577 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2019 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.

• 10210812Apr 6, 2022Equipment. 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.
• 10209915Mar 18, 2022Electrical system. This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic essential information during diagnosis and repair of the Infotainment concerns. (Applicable to all models with Harman or Denso CP1 Infotainment).
• 10209913Mar 2, 2022Electrical system. This bulletin announces availability of new Harman audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic designed to optimize efficiency while addressing customer concerns.
• 10208689Feb 28, 2022Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin provides helpful tips to better utilize the Subaru Select Monitor 4.
• 10208664Feb 28, 2022Engine cooling. This bulletin announces availability of a new thermo control valve assembly.
• 10208661Feb 23, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. WRK-21 CVT Chain Guide Breakage Recall - Customer communications and rental.
• 10208691Feb 21, 2022Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
• 10208699Feb 11, 2022Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin announces the design change to the front window channel running channel seals.
• 10208688Feb 8, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin provides updated diagnostic procedures to follow and a brief questionnaire to complete when diagnosing an alleged Chain Slip condition on the TR580 and TR690 model CVT transmissions.
• 10208510Feb 1, 2022Electrical system. Remote engine start system troubleshooting guide.
• 10207215Jan 14, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin provides a repair procedure for R152 type rear differentials.
• 10207185Jan 13, 2022Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin announces availability of new Harman audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic designed to optimize efficiency.
• 10207174Jan 10, 2022Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin provides updated diagnostic procedures to follow and a brief questionnaire to complete when diagnosing an alleged Chain Slip condition on the TR580 and TR690 model CVT transmissions.
• 10207169Jan 3, 2022Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
• 10207172Jan 2, 2022Equipment, Engine cooling. This Bulletin announces design changes to the engine oil and CVT fluid drain plugs.
• 10205930Dec 29, 2021Electrical system. This bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16.
• 10205927Dec 21, 2021Suspension. This bulletin announces a design change made to the front stabilizer bushings.
• 10205924Dec 15, 2021Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin announces availability of new Harman audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic designed to optimize efficiency.
• 10205915Dec 8, 2021Electrical system. Map Data Update Procedure for Harman Gen 3.1 Navigation Equipped Head Units.
• 10205913Dec 6, 2021Electrical 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.
• 10205911Dec 6, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin announces the design change of the expansion valve.
• 10203901Nov 15, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin announces a design change made to the evaporator core insulation.
• 10203864Nov 2, 2021Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin provides insight in response to both customer and retailer feedback resulting from the use of OBD-II port connected devices.
• 10202841Oct 28, 2021Electrical system. This bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16.
• 10202815Oct 27, 2021Electrical system, Transmission 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.
• 10202828Oct 15, 2021Engine 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.
• 10202813Oct 13, 2021Electrical 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.
• 10202811Oct 8, 2021Electrical system. This bulletin announces the availability of diagnostic information regarding accessory remote engine start systems.
• 10202810Oct 7, 2021Engine cooling, Equipment. This bulletin announces an additional service procedure for timing chain and / or cam sprocket replacement on FA and FB type engines.
• 10201813Sep 29, 2021Wheels. This bulletin announces a change made to the wheel lug nuts.
• 10201810Sep 24, 2021Equipment, Fuel system, Engine cooling. 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).
• 10201808Sep 24, 2021Equipment, Body and structure. This bulletin announces the design changes made to the A-pillar trim panels and their associated retaining (tether) clips.
• 10201806Sep 22, 2021Equipment, 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.
• 10201805Sep 20, 2021Seats, Electrical system. This bulletin announces a design change made to the outer hinge cover on the driver’s 10-way adjustable power seats.
• 10201804Sep 20, 2021Electrical system, Equipment. 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.
• 10201802Sep 20, 2021Electrical 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.
• 10201793Sep 8, 2021Electrical system. This bulletin provides additional information for the diagnostic procedures concerning measurement of dark current (a.k.a. standby current).
• 10201052Aug 31, 2021Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin provides additional information for the diagnostic procedures concerning measurement of dark current (standby current).
• 10201059Aug 30, 2021Fuel 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).
• 10201043Aug 23, 2021Equipment. This bulletin provides a description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) web site.
• 10201027Aug 4, 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.
• 10199935Jul 30, 2021Electrical system. This bulletin provides additional information for the diagnostic procedures concerning measurement of Dark Current (a.k.a. Standby Current).
• 10199966Jul 28, 2021Electrical 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.
• 10199961Jul 28, 2021Engine cooling, Electrical system. This bulletin announces the availability of NEW reprogramming files to correct DTC P0128.
• 10199954Jul 22, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. Diagnostic Information for Alleged Chain Slip Condition on TR580 / TR690 Transmissions.
• 10198682Jun 29, 2021Electrical system, Seats. This bulletin announces availability of a new reinforcement bracket for the seat position memory switch.
• 10198768Jun 28, 2021Engine cooling. 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).
• 10198765Jun 23, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin provides corrected diagnostics containing a revised flow for certain CVT solenoid related DTCs.
• 10198758Jun 17, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models
• 10198774Jun 8, 2021Electrical 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 utilized in the models as listed.

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