2024 Subaru Forester Technical Service Bulletins

184 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2024 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.

• 11000835May 15, 2024Electrical system. This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
• 11000830May 14, 2024Engine, Electrical system. This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be followed when encountering cases of the Remote Engine Start (RES) system being the only non-functioning feature with telematics.
• 10253973Apr 18, 2024Lane departure, Equipment, Forward collision avoidance, Electrical system. This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files developed to address cases were a halt code E5 and or DTC b28C7 is detected by the EyeSight Stereo Camera assembly.
• 10252545Mar 28, 2024Electrical system, Equipment. To satisfy current supply demands, a new Subaru alternative replacement battery is now available.
• 10252542Mar 27, 2024Equipment, 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.
• 10252541Mar 26, 2024Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin addresses the 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.
• 10252495Mar 25, 2024Equipment, Electrical system. The bulletin contains information for exchange components, their manufacturer, as well as the proper exchange procedure.
• 10252494Mar 25, 2024Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin provides information for all Gen 3 Telematics and Cp 1.5 infotainment equipped vehicles, starting with 2023MY, allowing access to valet mode through the head unit.
• 10252493Mar 22, 2024Forward collision avoidance, Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin addresses two symptoms related to EyeSight. The first to address 2022 and 2023 model year Foresters with DTC B28C7, for the camera being exposed to high humidity/temperature conditions without operation. The cooling fans may become inoperable. The second will address 2022-2024 modle year Foresters with a temporary halt mode with an E5 halt code.
• 10252531Mar 19, 2024Equipment, Electrical system. "This Bulletin provides insight in response to both customer and retailer feedback resulting from the use of OBD-II port connected devices. These devices are often employed by insurance companies to monitor driver activity for premium calculations, and can cause DTC B2A15, a red telematics MIL to illuminate, or recurring STARLINK notification to retailers and emails to customers. "
• 10252492Mar 19, 2024Equipment. 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.
• 10252491Mar 19, 2024Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin addresses an error code 202 and or 204 when attempting to complete the STARLINK telematics subsription process.
• 10252454Mar 5, 2024Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin provides the diagnostic procedure for Harman Infotainment Systems when DTC B2255 is detected. This update should prevent unnecessary replacement of the head unit or USB cable.
• 10249606Jan 11, 2024Equipment, Electrical system. This Service Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16.
• 10249605Jan 9, 2024Equipment, 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.
• 10249591Jan 2, 2024Equipment, Electrical system. This Service Information Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs.
• 10248207Dec 29, 2023Forward collision avoidance, Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files developed to address two symptoms: Cooling fans inoperable with EyeSight camera exposed to high humidity/temperature conditions; Temporary halt mode detected by the EyeSight system.
• 10248205Dec 21, 2023Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin announces availability of a new Genuine Subaru Alternative Replacement Battery introduced to satisfy current supply demands.
• 10248201Dec 19, 2023Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2023 model year WRX vehicles, certain 2024 model year Crosstrek and Impreza vehicles, and certain 2023-2024 model year Forester vehicles.
• 10248194Dec 14, 2023Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2023 model year WRX vehicles, certain 2024 model year Crosstrek and Impreza vehicles, and certain 2023-2024 model year Forester vehicles.
• 10248193Dec 8, 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.
• 10246112Nov 16, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2023 model year WRX vehicles, certain 2024 model year Crosstrek and Impreza vehicles, and certain 2023-2024 model year Forester vehicles.
• 10246091Nov 10, 2023Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2023 model year WRX vehicles, certain 2024 model year Crosstrek and Impreza vehicles, and certain 2023-2024 model year Forester vehicles.
• 10244912Oct 26, 2023Engine cooling. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2024 model year Forester vehicles.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10241806Aug 9, 2023Equipment, Body and structure. This bulletin announces SOA paint codes to help eliminate possible confusion.
• 10240122Jul 27, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
• 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.
• 10238472Jun 30, 2023Electrical system, Equipment. This Service Information Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs.
• 10237276May 15, 2023Electrical system, Equipment. Map Data Update Procedure for Harman Gen 3.1 Navigation Equipped Head Units (H/U).

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