2025 Subaru Forester TSBs

165 manufacturer communications for the 2025 Subaru Forester sit in NHTSA's public file. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free. The 2025 Forester problem report covers complaints, recalls, and investigations.

165Communications

What the bulletins cover

Electrical101 bulletins
Engine23 bulletins
Seats & interior9 bulletins
Body & structure7 bulletins
Brakes & stability7 bulletins
Transmission & drivetrain6 bulletins

Most recent service bulletins

The 20 most recent of 165 communications on file. The complete set is searchable on NHTSA's page for this vehicle.

Body & structure SubaruNet Announcement (P July 28, 2026

WRH-26 Certification Label Non-Compliance Recall- Parts and SSLP Process Updates.

Manufacturer communication SubaruNet Announcement (v July 24, 2026

This announcement provides information on WRH-26 affected CPO and Used Vehicle Inventory.

Manufacturer communication SubaruNet Announcement (C July 24, 2026

This announcement provides WRH-26 recall information for customers.

Manufacturer communication SubaruNet Announcement (V July 24, 2026

This announcement provides WRH-26 recall information for owner contact and a vehicle disclosure form.

Service bulletin 04-31-26 July 23, 2026

This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedure to be performed before the service manual.

Electrical 16-159-26 July 23, 2026

This bulletin provides new diagnostic steps for DTC P0851 and P0852 to be used in conjunction with the applicable Service Manual.

Service bulletin WRH-26R July 22, 2026

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a non-compliance recall for certain 2026 model yearCrosstrek Hybrid vehicles, 2025-2026 model year Forester & Forester Hybrid vehicles, and 2019- 2026 Ascent vehicles due to incorrect information listed on the certification label.…

Manufacturer communication SubaruNet Announcement (W July 21, 2026

This announcement provides an update for retailer inventory affected by the WRH-26 non-compliance recall.

Manufacturer communication SubaruNet Announcement ( July 17, 2026

This announcement is to inform retailers of the non-compliance recall/stop sale parts update and repair procedure.

Manufacturer communication SubaruNet Announcement (W July 17, 2026

This announcement provides information on a temporary process for addressing affected SSLP vehicles under the WRH-26 recall.

Electrical 15-311-23R July 15, 2026

This bulletin provides instruction for use (FOTA) of a new reprogramming procedure to optimize the Denso Gen 4.5 Audio and Navigation system utilized in the models listed. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin).

Steering · Engine 07-242-26 July 15, 2026

This bulletin outlines a repair procedure to be performed if DTC B2781 is set in the steering lock control module.

Engine 02-193-24R June 30, 2026

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). (This is an revised version of the…

Fuel system · Engine 09-74-21R June 26, 2026

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). (This is an revised version of the…

Seat belts · Electrical 18-242-26R June 23, 2026

This bulletin announces a change in the seat belt warning buzzer intervals in the inspection procedure found in the Service Manual. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)

Electrical 16-159-26 June 23, 2026

This bulletin provides new diagnostic steps for DTC P0851 and P0852 to be used in conjunction with the applicable Service Manual.

Brakes & stability · Electrical 06-94-25R June 20, 2026

This bulletin announces availability of new Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) & Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) module reprogramming files developed to address cases of a cracking-type noise heard under the dashboard in the brake pedal area when the brake pedal is released. (This is…

Manufacturer communication SubaruNet Annoucement (E June 12, 2026

This announcement is requesting retailer staff to retain the EyeSight protective hood covers from Generation 4 EyeSight cameras.

Brakes & stability 06-97-26R June 11, 2026

"This bulletin announces a design change to the front brake pads with a new friction material and shape that is intended to enhance the removal of rust and debris that can accumulate on the rotor surface, causing unevenness.(This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)"

Body & structure 12-268-26 June 11, 2026

This bulletin announces a design change to the front hood release lever, which in certain circumstances, after the vehicle’s interior latch has been released, the front hood may fail to open when attempting to operate the exterior latch.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.