TSB: SUBARU FORESTER (2022–2024)

Bulletin 12-253-23 — December 29, 2023

Bulletin Details

Bulletin ID12-253-23
ManufacturerSUBARU
ModelsFORESTER
Model Years2022–2024
Date IssuedDecember 29, 2023
Date Added to NHTSAJanuary 3, 2024
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicles Affected9 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

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 EyeSigh

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
SUBARU FORESTER 2024 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBARU FORESTER 2024 350000 EQUIPMENT
SUBARU FORESTER 2024 260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
SUBARU FORESTER 2023 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBARU FORESTER 2023 350000 EQUIPMENT
SUBARU FORESTER 2023 260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
SUBARU FORESTER 2022 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBARU FORESTER 2022 350000 EQUIPMENT
SUBARU FORESTER 2022 260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized SUBARU dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (12-253-23) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.