Technical Service Bulletins For 2020 SUBARU FORESTER
Here are the technical service bulletins we have for the 2020 SUBARU FORESTER. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to Contact Us:
Technical Service Bulletins
Technical Service Bulletin #15-251-19
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10165548
Date Of Bulletin
20190926
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
This Service Information Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16. In most cases involving this DTC, the following scenario(s) occur: When trying to use the remote engine starte
Technical Service Bulletin #15-249-19R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10166918
Date Of Bulletin
20191021
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. The exchange program policy can also be found in Sections 8.4.9 and 11.2.10 of your Claims Polic
Technical Service Bulletin #01-180-20
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10171944
Date Of Bulletin
20200221
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
This Service Information bulletin informs of an upcoming correction to the Service Manual involving Gear Position shown in Freeze-Frame Data acquired during Engine diagnosis.
Technical Service Bulletin #01-180-20
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10171944
Date Of Bulletin
20200221
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
This Service Information bulletin informs of an upcoming correction to the Service Manual involving Gear Position shown in Freeze-Frame Data acquired during Engine diagnosis.
Technical Service Bulletin #Subaru Tech Tips
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10171948
Date Of Bulletin
20200224
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newsletter. (QMR of the Month)
Technical Service Bulletin #15-253-19
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10166913
Date Of Bulletin
20191018
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
This Service Information Bulletin provides the answer to potential inquiries regarding the STARLINK app being unable to play music files stored on a customer⿿s Android® phone / device through the head units (H/U) used in the applicable
Technical Service Bulletin #15-251-19R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10168637
Date Of Bulletin
20191118
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
"This Service Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16. In most cases involving this DTC, the following scenario(s) occur: When trying to use the remote engine starter (RES) feat
Technical Service Bulletin #15-251-19R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10168637
Date Of Bulletin
20191118
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
"This Service Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16. In most cases involving this DTC, the following scenario(s) occur: When trying to use the remote engine starter (RES) feat
Technical Service Bulletin #07-155-19R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
NHTSA #10173120
Date Of Bulletin
20200316
Failing Component Name
162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
Description
This bulletin announces a design change made to the PRG control module. This change is in response to a limited number of customer concerns regarding the rear gate not opening when operating the gate switch or dashboard switch on the vehicl
Technical Service Bulletin #07-155-19R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10173120
Date Of Bulletin
20200316
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
This bulletin announces a design change made to the PRG control module. This change is in response to a limited number of customer concerns regarding the rear gate not opening when operating the gate switch or dashboard switch on the vehicl
Technical Service Bulletin #17-17-13R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10173127
Date Of Bulletin
20200319
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
This bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system.
Technical Service Bulletin #17-17-13R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 140000 AIR BAGS
NHTSA #10173127
Date Of Bulletin
20200319
Failing Component Name
140000 AIR BAGS
Description
This bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system.
Technical Service Bulletin #17-17-13R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10173127
Date Of Bulletin
20200319
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
This bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system.
Technical Service Bulletin #15-249-19R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10173128
Date Of Bulletin
20200319
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
Technical Service Bulletin #15-249-19R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10173128
Date Of Bulletin
20200319
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
Technical Service Bulletin #07-173-20
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
NHTSA #10173135
Date Of Bulletin
20200320
Failing Component Name
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Description
This Service Information Bulletin provides insight on how to address a customer concern of the rear hatch, Power Rear Gate (PRG) or trunk release operating (or finding the PRG/trunk open unexpectedly after parking) without a specific input
Technical Service Bulletin #07-173-20
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 162600 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
NHTSA #10173135
Date Of Bulletin
20200320
Failing Component Name
162600 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Description
This Service Information Bulletin provides insight on how to address a customer concern of the rear hatch, Power Rear Gate (PRG) or trunk release operating (or finding the PRG/trunk open unexpectedly after parking) without a specific input
Technical Service Bulletin #07-173-20
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10173135
Date Of Bulletin
20200320
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
This Service Information Bulletin provides insight on how to address a customer concern of the rear hatch, Power Rear Gate (PRG) or trunk release operating (or finding the PRG/trunk open unexpectedly after parking) without a specific input
Technical Service Bulletin #07-142-18R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10171916
Date Of Bulletin
20200210
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
This Service Information Bulletin provides helpful tips and precautions to use whenever removing or installing the battery sensor assembly from the battery post (and / or negative battery cable from the battery sensor assembly).
Technical Service Bulletin #09-71-20
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #10173198
Date Of Bulletin
20200331
Failing Component Name
081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Description
This bulletin provides a service procedure to address a small number of concerns regarding a rattle/ buzz-type sound coming from the fuel tank area.
Technical Service Bulletin #07-175-20
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
NHTSA #10173200
Date Of Bulletin
20200331
Failing Component Name
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Description
This service information bulletin outlines a procedure to prevent the loss of and the need to reset the customer's Driver Monitoring System (DMS) settings when servicing the vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletin #15-236-18R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10169851
Date Of Bulletin
20191230
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
Reprograming file availability for optimization of Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and Navigation Head Units.
Technical Service Bulletin #12-279-20R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
NHTSA #10173109
Date Of Bulletin
20200304
Failing Component Name
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Description
This bulletin announces availability of new outer door handles to address isolated concerns of the chrome finish peeling.
Technical Service Bulletin #12-279-20R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
NHTSA #10173109
Date Of Bulletin
20200304
Failing Component Name
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Description
This bulletin announces availability of new outer door handles to address isolated concerns of the chrome finish peeling.
Technical Service Bulletin #07-75-13R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
NHTSA #10173117
Date Of Bulletin
20200310
Failing Component Name
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Description
This Bulletin provides information regarding DTC P0606 related specifically to the determination of this code on Forester Turbo and applicable WRX models.
Technical Service Bulletin #07-75-13R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10173117
Date Of Bulletin
20200310
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
This Bulletin provides information regarding DTC P0606 related specifically to the determination of this code on Forester Turbo and applicable WRX models.
Technical Service Bulletin #07-75-13R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
NHTSA #10173117
Date Of Bulletin
20200310
Failing Component Name
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
Description
This Bulletin provides information regarding DTC P0606 related specifically to the determination of this code on Forester Turbo and applicable WRX models.
Technical Service Bulletin #07-75-13R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #10173117
Date Of Bulletin
20200310
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Description
This Bulletin provides information regarding DTC P0606 related specifically to the determination of this code on Forester Turbo and applicable WRX models.
Technical Service Bulletin #17-17-13R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
NHTSA #10171089
Date Of Bulletin
20200117
Failing Component Name
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Description
This Bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system.
Technical Service Bulletin #17-17-13R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10171089
Date Of Bulletin
20200117
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
This Bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system.
Technical Service Bulletin #17-17-13R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 140000 AIR BAGS
NHTSA #10171089
Date Of Bulletin
20200117
Failing Component Name
140000 AIR BAGS
Description
This Bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system.
Technical Service Bulletin #17-17-13R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10171089
Date Of Bulletin
20200117
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
This Bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system.
Technical Service Bulletin #12-279-20
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10171090
Date Of Bulletin
20200117
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
This bulletin announces availability of new outer door handles to address isolated concerns of the chrome finish peeling.
Technical Service Bulletin #12-279-20
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
NHTSA #10171090
Date Of Bulletin
20200117
Failing Component Name
162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Description
This bulletin announces availability of new outer door handles to address isolated concerns of the chrome finish peeling.
Technical Service Bulletin #15-255-19R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10171095
Date Of Bulletin
20200128
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
The first TomTom map update for Gen 3.1 Harman navigation equipped vehicles was made available.
Technical Service Bulletin #15-255-19R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10171095
Date Of Bulletin
20200128
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
The first TomTom map update for Gen 3.1 Harman navigation equipped vehicles was made available.
Technical Service Bulletin #15-256-19R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10171096
Date Of Bulletin
20200128
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
This bulletin provides information on a new reprogramming procedure (FOTA) to optimize the Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and Navigation head units (H/U).
Technical Service Bulletin #15-256-19R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10171096
Date Of Bulletin
20200128
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
This bulletin provides information on a new reprogramming procedure (FOTA) to optimize the Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and Navigation head units (H/U).
Technical Service Bulletin #15-236-18R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
NHTSA #10168600
Date Of Bulletin
20191108
Failing Component Name
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Description
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 above. The p
Technical Service Bulletin #15-236-18R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10168600
Date Of Bulletin
20191108
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
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 above. The p
Technical Service Bulletin #11-200-20R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10171925
Date Of Bulletin
20200227
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Engine Control Module (ECM).
Technical Service Bulletin #11-200-20R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #10171925
Date Of Bulletin
20200227
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Description
This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Engine Control Module (ECM).
Technical Service Bulletin #15-236-18R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10171932
Date Of Bulletin
20200219
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
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.
Technical Service Bulletin #15-130-08R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10171939
Date Of Bulletin
20200221
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
This bulletin details an important regulation issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) which impacts the way some vehicles with accessories are sold. This regulation applies to any automobile retailer installing
Technical Service Bulletin #07-162-19R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
NHTSA #10171942
Date Of Bulletin
20200221
Failing Component Name
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Description
This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Body Integrated Unit (BIU) operation of the automatic door lock (auto-lock / unlock) feature.
Technical Service Bulletin #18-198-20
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10173027
Date Of Bulletin
20200303
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
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.
Technical Service Bulletin #18-198-20
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10173027
Date Of Bulletin
20200303
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
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.
Technical Service Bulletin #18-198-20
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #10173027
Date Of Bulletin
20200303
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Description
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.
Technical Service Bulletin #12-258-20
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10173184
Date Of Bulletin
20200325
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
This bulletin provides a procedure for addressing a rattling sound caused by the sunroof deflector contacting the sunroof rail assembly. This sound may be heard while closing an outside door when all the windows are closed.
Technical Service Bulletin #12-258-20
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 160000 STRUCTURE
NHTSA #10173184
Date Of Bulletin
20200325
Failing Component Name
160000 STRUCTURE
Description
This bulletin provides a procedure for addressing a rattling sound caused by the sunroof deflector contacting the sunroof rail assembly. This sound may be heard while closing an outside door when all the windows are closed.
Technical Service Bulletin #15-221-18R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
NHTSA #10168560
Date Of Bulletin
20191118
Failing Component Name
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Description
This bulletin provides helpful information about operating conditions observed in the field for Technicians to use when diagnosing customer concerns which may arise while operating Harman Gen 3.0 and 3.1 Navigation and Display Audio systems
Technical Service Bulletin #15-221-18R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10168560
Date Of Bulletin
20191118
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
This bulletin provides helpful information about operating conditions observed in the field for Technicians to use when diagnosing customer concerns which may arise while operating Harman Gen 3.0 and 3.1 Navigation and Display Audio systems
Technical Service Bulletin #15-243-19R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10168562
Date Of Bulletin
20191115
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
This Service Information bulletin provides a procedure for customizing the maintenance period settings of the MFD. When accessing the Maintenance period information on the SSM4, the maintenance interval default values for mileage and number
Technical Service Bulletin #15-243-19R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10168562
Date Of Bulletin
20191115
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
This Service Information bulletin provides a procedure for customizing the maintenance period settings of the MFD. When accessing the Maintenance period information on the SSM4, the maintenance interval default values for mileage and number
Technical Service Bulletin #15-226-18R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
NHTSA #10168563
Date Of Bulletin
20191115
Failing Component Name
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Description
This bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to follow when diagnosing customer concerns regarding USB functionality. Please start by completing the Harman Investigation Guide Questionnaire as it gathers important details which will help wi
Technical Service Bulletin #15-226-18R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10168563
Date Of Bulletin
20191115
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
This bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to follow when diagnosing customer concerns regarding USB functionality. Please start by completing the Harman Investigation Guide Questionnaire as it gathers important details which will help wi
Technical Service Bulletin #15-226-18R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10168563
Date Of Bulletin
20191115
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
This bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to follow when diagnosing customer concerns regarding USB functionality. Please start by completing the Harman Investigation Guide Questionnaire as it gathers important details which will help wi
Technical Service Bulletin #07-162-19
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
NHTSA #10169824
Date Of Bulletin
20191202
Failing Component Name
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Description
This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Body Integrated Unit (BIU) operation of the automatic door lock (auto-lock / unlock) feature. Currently, when the vehicle is locked by the auto-lock feature, if any
Technical Service Bulletin #07-162-19
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10169824
Date Of Bulletin
20191202
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Body Integrated Unit (BIU) operation of the automatic door lock (auto-lock / unlock) feature. Currently, when the vehicle is locked by the auto-lock feature, if any
Technical Service Bulletin #15-249-19R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10169825
Date Of Bulletin
20191220
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. The exchange program policy can also be found in Sections 8.4.9 and 11.2.10 of your Claims Policie
Technical Service Bulletin #15-227-18R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
NHTSA #10168565
Date Of Bulletin
20191118
Failing Component Name
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Description
This bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to follow when diagnosing customer concerns of the Navigation system⿿s functionality. Please start by completing the Harman Investigation Guide Questionnaire as it gathers important details whi
Technical Service Bulletin #15-227-18R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10168565
Date Of Bulletin
20191118
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
This bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to follow when diagnosing customer concerns of the Navigation system⿿s functionality. Please start by completing the Harman Investigation Guide Questionnaire as it gathers important details whi
Technical Service Bulletin #15-227-18R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10168565
Date Of Bulletin
20191118
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
This bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to follow when diagnosing customer concerns of the Navigation system⿿s functionality. Please start by completing the Harman Investigation Guide Questionnaire as it gathers important details whi
Technical Service Bulletin #15-247-19R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
NHTSA #10168566
Date Of Bulletin
20191115
Failing Component Name
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Description
This Service Information Bulletin announces availability of a map update which includes new software to address a route searching error. A ⿿Route Calculation Unsuccessful message may be displayed when the selected route crosses state b
Technical Service Bulletin #15-247-19R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10168566
Date Of Bulletin
20191115
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
This Service Information Bulletin announces availability of a map update which includes new software to address a route searching error. A ⿿Route Calculation Unsuccessful message may be displayed when the selected route crosses state b
Technical Service Bulletin #15-247-19R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10168566
Date Of Bulletin
20191115
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
This Service Information Bulletin announces availability of a map update which includes new software to address a route searching error. A ⿿Route Calculation Unsuccessful message may be displayed when the selected route crosses state b
Technical Service Bulletin #15-228-18R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
NHTSA #10168567
Date Of Bulletin
20191118
Failing Component Name
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Description
This bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to follow when diagnosing a customer concern of the display screen being either frozen (unresponsive) or black (blank). Please start by completing the Harman Investigation Guide Questionnaire as
Technical Service Bulletin #15-228-18R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10168567
Date Of Bulletin
20191118
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
This bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to follow when diagnosing a customer concern of the display screen being either frozen (unresponsive) or black (blank). Please start by completing the Harman Investigation Guide Questionnaire as
Technical Service Bulletin #15-228-18R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10168567
Date Of Bulletin
20191118
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
This bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to follow when diagnosing a customer concern of the display screen being either frozen (unresponsive) or black (blank). Please start by completing the Harman Investigation Guide Questionnaire as
Technical Service Bulletin #15-230-18R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
NHTSA #10168569
Date Of Bulletin
20191115
Failing Component Name
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Description
This bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to follow when diagnosing customer concerns involving Bluetooth (BT) functionality. Please start by completing the Harman Investigation Guide Questionnaire as it gathers important details which w
Technical Service Bulletin #15-230-18R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10168569
Date Of Bulletin
20191115
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
This bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to follow when diagnosing customer concerns involving Bluetooth (BT) functionality. Please start by completing the Harman Investigation Guide Questionnaire as it gathers important details which w
Technical Service Bulletin #15-230-18R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10168569
Date Of Bulletin
20191115
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
This bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to follow when diagnosing customer concerns involving Bluetooth (BT) functionality. Please start by completing the Harman Investigation Guide Questionnaire as it gathers important details which w
Technical Service Bulletin #15-231-18R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10168571
Date Of Bulletin
20191118
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
This bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to use when diagnosing specific and general audio/sound related concerns. Please start by completing the Harman Investigation Guide-Questionnaire as it gathers important details which will assist
Technical Service Bulletin #15-231-18R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10168571
Date Of Bulletin
20191118
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
This bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to use when diagnosing specific and general audio/sound related concerns. Please start by completing the Harman Investigation Guide-Questionnaire as it gathers important details which will assist
Technical Service Bulletin #15-220-18R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
NHTSA #10168573
Date Of Bulletin
20191115
Failing Component Name
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Description
This bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to use when diagnosing concerns of the Apple CarPlay and / or Android Auto feature not connecting or launching properly when a compatible device is connected to the head unit.
Technical Service Bulletin #15-220-18R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10168573
Date Of Bulletin
20191115
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
This bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to use when diagnosing concerns of the Apple CarPlay and / or Android Auto feature not connecting or launching properly when a compatible device is connected to the head unit.
Technical Service Bulletin #15-233-18R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
NHTSA #10168574
Date Of Bulletin
20191115
Failing Component Name
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Description
This Service Information bulletin provides a procedure to use for addressing a customer concern of a delayed or slow response when using the soft keys on the touch screen of the audio / navigation head unit.
Technical Service Bulletin #15-233-18R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10168574
Date Of Bulletin
20191115
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
This Service Information bulletin provides a procedure to use for addressing a customer concern of a delayed or slow response when using the soft keys on the touch screen of the audio / navigation head unit.
Technical Service Bulletin #15-233-18R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10168574
Date Of Bulletin
20191115
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
This Service Information bulletin provides a procedure to use for addressing a customer concern of a delayed or slow response when using the soft keys on the touch screen of the audio / navigation head unit.
Technical Service Bulletin #15-257-19
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10168623
Date Of Bulletin
20191111
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
This Service Information 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 activit
Technical Service Bulletin #15-257-19
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10168623
Date Of Bulletin
20191111
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
This Service Information 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 activit
Technical Service Bulletin #15-229-18R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10168627
Date Of Bulletin
20191115
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
This bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to follow when diagnosing clock-related customer concerns. Please start by completing the Harman Investigation Guide Questionnaire as it gathers important details which will help with diagnosis a
Technical Service Bulletin #15-229-18R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10168627
Date Of Bulletin
20191115
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
This bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to follow when diagnosing clock-related customer concerns. Please start by completing the Harman Investigation Guide Questionnaire as it gathers important details which will help with diagnosis a
Technical Service Bulletin #12-294-20
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 160000 STRUCTURE
NHTSA #10176030
Date Of Bulletin
20200528
Failing Component Name
160000 STRUCTURE
Description
This bulletin announces a design change made to the B-pillar trim. The change prevents the trim's appearance from deteriorating as a result of recurring contact with the steel latching tongue portion of the seat belt.
Technical Service Bulletin #01-181-20
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10174543
Date Of Bulletin
20200430
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
All Models (Vehicle Cleaning- COVID-19Best Practices)
Technical Service Bulletin #Subaru Tech Tips
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10174535
Date Of Bulletin
20200417
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Subaru's QMR of the month winner.
Technical Service Bulletin #15-249-19R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10174536
Date Of Bulletin
20200430
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
Technical Service Bulletin #15-195-16R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10174537
Date Of Bulletin
20200430
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
This service information bulletin provides important information regarding diagnosis and replacement (when applicable) of the STARLINK Telematics Data Communication Module (DCM). All models with STARLINK Telematics System.
Technical Service Bulletin #15-195-16R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10174537
Date Of Bulletin
20200430
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
This service information bulletin provides important information regarding diagnosis and replacement (when applicable) of the STARLINK Telematics Data Communication Module (DCM). All models with STARLINK Telematics System.
Technical Service Bulletin #11-200-20R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10174540
Date Of Bulletin
20200424
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Engine Control Module (ECM).
Technical Service Bulletin #11-200-20R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #10174540
Date Of Bulletin
20200424
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Description
This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Engine Control Module (ECM).
Technical Service Bulletin #07-162-19R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10174510
Date Of Bulletin
20200417
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Body Integrated Unit (BIU) operation of the automatic door lock (auto-lock / unlock) feature.
Technical Service Bulletin #07-162-19R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
NHTSA #10174510
Date Of Bulletin
20200417
Failing Component Name
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Description
This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Body Integrated Unit (BIU) operation of the automatic door lock (auto-lock / unlock) feature.
Technical Service Bulletin #07-162-19R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10174510
Date Of Bulletin
20200417
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Body Integrated Unit (BIU) operation of the automatic door lock (auto-lock / unlock) feature.
Technical Service Bulletin #15-219-18R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10174512
Date Of Bulletin
20200408
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
This bulletin is designed to address an error code 202 and/or 204 when attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process.
Technical Service Bulletin #15-257-19R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10174513
Date Of Bulletin
20200410
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
This service information bulletin provides insight in response to both customer and retailer feedback resulting from the use of OBD-II port connected devises.
Technical Service Bulletin #01-183-20
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
NHTSA #10175984
Date Of Bulletin
20200506
Failing Component Name
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Description
Vehicle repair program for customers affected by the COVID-19 quarantine.
Technical Service Bulletin #11-200-20R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
NHTSA #10175989
Date Of Bulletin
20200506
Failing Component Name
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
Description
This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Engine Control Module (ECM) for hard starting in sub-freezing temperatures, DTC P0400, and surging in high altitudes.
Technical Service Bulletin #11-200-20R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
NHTSA #10175989
Date Of Bulletin
20200506
Failing Component Name
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Description
This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Engine Control Module (ECM) for hard starting in sub-freezing temperatures, DTC P0400, and surging in high altitudes.
Technical Service Bulletin #07-162-19R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
NHTSA #10176009
Date Of Bulletin
20200511
Failing Component Name
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Description
This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Body Integrated Unit (BIU) opertation of the automatic door lock (auto-lock/unlock) feature.
Technical Service Bulletin #07-162-19R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
NHTSA #10176009
Date Of Bulletin
20200511
Failing Component Name
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Description
This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Body Integrated Unit (BIU) opertation of the automatic door lock (auto-lock/unlock) feature.
Technical Service Bulletin #07-155-19R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
NHTSA #10176017
Date Of Bulletin
20200515
Failing Component Name
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Description
This bulletin announces a design change made to the PRG control module.
Technical Service Bulletin #07-155-19R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
NHTSA #10176017
Date Of Bulletin
20200515
Failing Component Name
162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
Description
This bulletin announces a design change made to the PRG control module.
Technical Service Bulletin #07-155-19R
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10176017
Date Of Bulletin
20200515
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
This bulletin announces a design change made to the PRG control module.
Technical Service Bulletin #12-291-20
This 2020 SUBARU FORESTER Technical Service Bulletin affects the 160000 STRUCTURE
NHTSA #10176023
Date Of Bulletin
20200519
Failing Component Name
160000 STRUCTURE
Description
This bulletin announces a design change made to the rubber protector located between the top edge of the rear gate garnish and the glass. The change was made in reponse to a number of concerns regarding vertical brownish-colored stains appe
