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.

• 10198749Jun 7, 2021Engine cooling, Equipment. This bulletin is to advise of SOA’s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.
• 10198744Jun 7, 2021Electrical system, Latches, locks and linkages. This bulletin outlines changes in the service procedure for replacement of the Power Rear Gate control module.
• 10198741Jun 1, 2021Engine cooling. This bulletin outlines changes in the service procedure for engine oil pressure inspection.
• 10194830May 21, 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.
• 10194833May 13, 2021Suspension. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 model year Forester and 2018-2019 model year Crosstrek vehicles to inspect and, if necessary, correct the condition of the rear stabilizer bracket bolts.
• 10194832May 13, 2021Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin announces availability of DMS reprogramming files to address the following DTCs: B118B, B11E5, B11E6 when they appear in memory all at the same time as a group.
• 10194826May 5, 2021Equipment. Description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) web site.
• 10191567Apr 29, 2021Suspension. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 model year Forester and 2018-2019 model year Crosstrek vehicles to inspect and, if necessary, correct the condition of the rear stabilizer bracket bolts.
• 10191664Apr 27, 2021Electrical system, Wheels. This bulletin announces a design change made to the TPMS valve assemblies.
• 10191591Apr 21, 2021Electrical system. This bulletin provides additional procedures and a detailed flow chart to use when diagnosing customer concerns regarding operation of the STARLINK RES feature.
• 10191565Apr 15, 2021Body and structure. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 model year Forester and 2018-2019 model year Crosstrek vehicles to inspect and, if necessary, correct the condition of the rear stabilizer bracket bolts.
• 10191586Apr 9, 2021Equipment. This bulletin announces availability of new audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic designed to optimize efficiency.
• 10191582Apr 7, 2021Body and structure. This bulletin announces design changes made to the trim cover for the PRG control switches located on the bottom of the rear gate inner trim panel.
• 10189675Mar 15, 2021Equipment. This tsb 07-151-19r has been replaced by new tsb 07-192-21.
• 10189670Mar 15, 2021Electrical system. This bulletin announces availability of DMS reprogramming files to address DTCs B112C and / or B112E when they appear in memory.
• 10189665Mar 10, 2021Electrical system, Seats. This bulletin provides additional diagnostics and new part availability information for the Seat Memory Control Module.
• 10189663Mar 4, 2021Latches, locks and linkages. This bulletin announces a design change made to the front hood lock (latch) assembly.
• 10188201Feb 26, 2021Equipment. This bulletin announces availability of new front wheel hub assemblies incorporating bearing surfaces having increased resistance to imperfections resulting from shock loads.
• 10188160Feb 23, 2021Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. This Service Information 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.
• 10188190Feb 19, 2021Equipment, Body and structure. This bulletin announces availability of new center console armrest covers to address the a wrinkling condition.
• 10188183Feb 17, 2021Engine, Equipment. This bulletin announces the upcoming issuance to all retailers of an essential tool update kit for the Engine Support Assembly Kit #J-50135-A.
• 10188179Feb 15, 2021Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. This bulletin announces a design change made to the power window main switches.
• 10188170Feb 10, 2021Equipment, Electrical 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.
• 10188168Feb 5, 2021Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin announces availability of new Harman audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic designed to optimize efficiency.
• 10188216Feb 3, 2021Electrical system, Engine cooling. This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Engine Control Module (ECM).
• 10188158Feb 3, 2021Latches, locks and linkages, Electrical system, Body and structure. This bulletin replaces TSB 07-143-18R and announces additional changes made to the PRG control module. These changes are in response to a limited number of customer concerns regarding the rear gate not opening when operating the gate mounted switch, dashboard switch or the rear gate button on the key fob.
• 10187315Feb 1, 2021Equipment. To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.
• 10186438Jan 28, 2021Electrical system. This bulletin announces availability of a new variable displacement type A/C compressor designed to address a small number of customer concerns regarding an excessive sound heard when the system is OFF.
• 10186436Jan 28, 2021Electrical system. This bulletin announces a design change made to the power window main switches.
• 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.
• 10186416Jan 18, 2021Transmission 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.
• 10186385Jan 18, 2021Equipment, Seats. This bulletin announces a design change made to the outer hinge cover on the driver’s 10-way adjustable power seats.
• 10186382Jan 15, 2021Latches, locks and linkages, Electrical system, Body and structure. This bulletin provides details regarding the cause of a whining-type sound customers may have concern about when operating their power door locks (lock and/or unlock).
• 10186381Jan 15, 2021Body and structure, Equipment. This bulletin announces design changes made to the trim cover for the rear gate PRG control switches located on the bottom of the rear gate inner trim panel.
• 10186426Jan 14, 2021Electrical system. This bulletin provides insight in response to both customer and retailer feedback resulting from the use of OBD-II port connected devices.
• 10186391Jan 14, 2021Electrical system. This bulletin provides information related to error code 202 and/or 204 generated during the Gen 2 Telematics subscription process. This bulletin is applicable to all 2019-2021MY vehicles equipped with a Gen. 2 Telematics System.
• 10186379Jan 14, 2021Electrical system. This 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.
• 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.
• 10186377Jan 14, 2021Electrical system. This bulletin has been developed for use as a quick reference tool to aid in diagnosing operational concerns of the Gen 2 Telematics system's remote access features.
• 10186374Jan 14, 2021Electrical system. In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is initiating a service program to replace the power rear gate electronic control unit (ECU) in certain 2019 model year Forester vehicles.
• 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.
• 10186355Jan 7, 2021Electrical system, Equipment. Reprogramming File Availability for Optimization of Harman Gen 3.1 and Gen 3.1α Audio and Navigation Head Units.
• 10186304Jan 6, 2021Equipment, Electrical system, Body and structure. In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service program to replace the power rear gate electronic control unit (ECU) in certain 2019 model year Forester vehicles.
• 10186299Jan 5, 2021Electrical system, Body and structure. In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service program to replace the power rear gate electronic control unit (ECU) in certain 2019 model year Forester vehicles.
• 10186348Jan 4, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information.
• 10185094Dec 31, 2020Electrical system. This Service Information Bulletin provides a remedy procedure to use when a communication error message appears during Subaru Select Monitor (SSM) diagnosis of the DMS.
• 10185089Dec 29, 2020Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. This Service Information Bulletin provides updated diagnostic procedures to follow when diagnosing an alleged Chain Slip condition on the TR580 and TR690 model CVT transmissions.
• 10185088Dec 21, 2020Equipment, Electrical 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.
• 10185090Dec 15, 2020Wheels. This Service Information Bulletin announces a change made to the wheel lug nuts.

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