2022 Subaru Forester Technical Service Bulletins

321 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2022 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.

• 10248186Dec 4, 2023Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment, Electrical system. Inhibitor Switch Replacement tool will be automatically shipped to each retailer.
• 10246089Nov 10, 2023Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2021 model year Crosstrek vehicles, certain 2022 model year Forester, and certain 2021-2023 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles.
• 10246093Nov 9, 2023Body and structure, Electrical system, Latches, locks and linkages. This bulletin announces the initialization service procedures to be followed when diagnosing and/or repairing Power Rear Gate (PRG) systems.
• 10246083Nov 7, 2023Engine cooling, Equipment. This Service Information Bulletin announces diagnostic service procedures to be followed when DTC P0420 (Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1) is detected by the Engine Control Module (ECM).
• 10244903Oct 26, 2023Electrical system, Equipment, Other or unknown. This Bulletin provides helpful procedures and best practices to utilize when customers present with concerns relating to the operation of their Gen 2/Gen 3 Telematics system equipped Subaru.
• 10244910Oct 25, 2023Body and structure. This Bulletin announces the repair procedure developed to address rattle-type sounds heard from the left and/or right B-Pillar area.
• 10244907Oct 12, 2023Electrical system, Equipment. This Service Bulletin is to inform you of the diagnosis procedure of the Harman Infotainment System when DTC B2255 is detected.
• 10244906Oct 9, 2023Engine cooling, Equipment. This Service Information Bulletin announces diagnostic service procedures to be followed when DTC P0420 (Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1) is detected by the Engine Control Module (ECM). If DTC P0420 is found to be stored in the ECM, follow the diagnostic procedures outlined below.
• 10244891Oct 6, 2023Electrical system. This bulletin announces availability of a new Genuine Subaru Alternative Replacement Battery introduced to satisfy current supply demands.
• 10244889Oct 2, 2023Equipment, 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 utilized in the models as listed
• 10243401Sep 28, 2023Electrical system, Seats. This bulletin announces a design change made to the outer hinge cover on the driver’s 10-way adjustable power seats.
• 10243393Sep 12, 2023Body and structure. This Service Information Bulletin announces the repair procedure developed to address rattle-type sounds heard from the left and/or right B-Pillar area.
• 10241846Aug 31, 2023Equipment, Electrical system, Engine cooling. This Service Information Bulletin announces additional diagnostic procedures and a detailed flow chart to be used when diagnosing customer concerns regarding the operation of the STARLINK Remote Engine Start (RES) feature.
• 10241845Aug 31, 2023Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin announces the repair procedures when corrosion is encountered within the instrument panel wiring harness and the rear wiring harness connectors.
• 10241808Aug 10, 2023Electrical system. This bulletin announces availability of a new Genuine Subaru Alternative Replacement Battery introduced to satisfy current supply demands.
• 10241801Aug 1, 2023Electrical system, Equipment, Latches, locks and linkages. The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.
• 10241800Aug 1, 2023Electrical system, Other or unknown. Due to an inaccurate internal timer within the telematics data communications module (DCM), STARLINK remote services from the MySubaru app or MySubaru.com including remote engine start (RES), remote door lock/unlock request, remote horn/lights, and vehicle locator will not operate after 388 days from the date that the DCM was activated.
• 10241798Aug 1, 2023Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files developed to address rare cases of changes made to the climate control settings without any activation from the driver or passenger.
• 10240113Jul 13, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. This Bulletin provides reference tables and photos to use for determining the infotainment head unit supplier and generation.
• 10240110Jul 11, 2023Equipment. This bulletin announces the recommended cleaning procedures to followed when encountering vehicles with long time exposure to pollen on painted surfaces on vehicles imported from Japan. This bulletin does not apply to SIA built vehicles.
• 10240102Jul 5, 2023Equipment, Electrical system, Other or unknown. Due to an inaccurate internal timer within the telematics data communications module (DCM), STARLINK remote services from the MySubaru app or MySubaru.com including remote engine start (RES), remote door lock/unlock request, remote horn/lights, and vehicle locator will not operate after 388 days from the date that the DCM was activated.
• 10238472Jun 30, 2023Electrical system, Equipment. This Service Information Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs.
• 10238470Jun 29, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin announces availability of new Harman audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic designed to optimize efficiency while addressing customer concerns.
• 10238456Jun 28, 2023Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. 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 used in the models listed.
• 10238440Jun 13, 2023Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides a temporary repair procedure to address vibrations and/or judder concerns experienced on turns during acceleration.
• 10238454Jun 8, 2023Electrical system. This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files developed to address rare cases of changes made to the climate control settings without any activation from the driver or passenger. (Forester with Driver Monitioring System).
• 10238443Jun 6, 2023Electrical 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 utilized in the models as listed.
• 10238438Jun 5, 2023Electrical system, Other or unknown, Engine cooling, Equipment. This Service Information Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedure for the STARLINK® Remote Engine Start (RES). All Gen2 and Gen3 Telematics Equipped Models.
• 10237279May 24, 2023Electrical system. This bulletin announces availability of a new Genuine Subaru Alternative Replacement Battery introduced to satisfy current supply demands.
• 10237291May 22, 2023Suspension. This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of surface rust accumulating in the top center retaining nut area of the front strut mounts.
• 10237276May 15, 2023Electrical system, Equipment. Map Data Update Procedure for Harman Gen 3.1 Navigation Equipped Head Units (H/U).
• 10237274May 12, 2023Body and structure. This bulletin announces design change to the outer door weatherstrips for the front and rear doors.
• 10237273May 11, 2023Equipment, 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 utilized in the models as listed.
• 10237254May 8, 2023Equipment, Air bags. This bulletin announces availability of the one-time use mounting clip and spacer clip for the air bag curtain module.
• 10237243May 4, 2023Forward collision avoidance, Electrical system. This bulletin announces new software available for the EyeSight® Stereo Camera Assembly.
• 10237241May 4, 2023Engine cooling, Electrical system, Equipment. This Bulletin announces additional diagnostic procedures and a detailed flow chart to be used when diagnosing customer concerns regarding the operation of the STARLINK Remote Engine Start (RES) feature.
• 10237239May 2, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin provides information on a new reprogramming procedure (FOTA) to optimize the Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and Navigation head units (H/U) utilized in the models as listed.
• 10235289Apr 27, 2023Transmission 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 used in the models listed.
• 10235296Apr 20, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. Telematics Data Communications Module Reprogramming.
• 10235291Apr 17, 2023Latches, locks and linkages, Equipment. This Bulletin announces additional cautions being added to the Owner’s Manual and Service Manual regarding the operation of door locks.
• 10235285Apr 5, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. 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/Gen 3 Telematics system equipped Subaru.
• 10233910Mar 27, 2023Electrical system. This bulletin announces availability of a new Genuine Subaru Alternative Replacement Battery introduced to satisfy current supply demands.
• 10233888Mar 27, 2023Electrical system, Latches, locks and linkages. Due to an inaccurate internal timer within the telematics data communications module (DCM), STARLINK remote services from the MySubaru app or MySubaru.com including remote engine start (RES), remote door lock/unlock request, remote horn/lights, and vehicle locator will not operate after 388 days from the date that the DCM was activated.
• 10233907Mar 23, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. This Bulletin provides reference tables and photos to use for determining the infotainment head unit supplier and generation.
• 10233886Mar 15, 2023Electrical 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.
• 10232239Feb 28, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. This Service Information 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.
• 10232237Feb 28, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. When attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an Error Code 202 and / or 204 may occur preventing the process from completing successfully.
• 10232236Feb 28, 2023Electrical system, Engine cooling. This Service Information Bulletin provides insight in response to both customer and retailer feedback resulting from the use of OBD-II port connected devices.
• 10232229Feb 22, 2023Electrical system, Equipment. UPDATE Subaru Service Program: WRB-23 –Telematics DCM reprogramming.
• 10232224Feb 14, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. Due to an inaccurate internal timer within the telematics data communications module (DCM), STARLINK remote services from the MySubaru app or MySubaru.com including remote engine start (RES), remote door lock/unlock request, remote horn/lights, and vehicle locator will not operate after 388 days from the date that the DCM was activated.

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