The Subaru Forester model name appears in the source set. A case document is not a complete US year/engine catalog or proof of a fault on your vehicle.
Use the exact model-year manual and VIN. A model name alone does not establish code, engine or parts compatibility.
This source supports a model name or the specific conditions shown below. A complete US year, engine, warning and parts list is not established here. Match your VIN and exact-year owner manual before using a code or case.
Read the Subaru original: 2025 Forester / 2024 Forester Wilderness brochure Source date: document date not recorded; research checked: 2026-11-01.
Documented configurations
| Model year | Engine | Powertrain | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.5L horizontally opposed 4-cylinder | gasoline | AWD |
| 2024 | 2.5L horizontally opposed 4-cylinder | gasoline | AWD |
| 2019, 2020, 2021 | Engine not confirmed | Not recorded | Not recorded |
These are source-documented configurations only. Missing years and engines are unknown, not unsupported.
How to narrow a warning
- Record the exact year, engine or EV powertrain, dashboard wording and whether it flashes.
- Read all available codes and module names before clearing them.
- Check for an open recall using the VIN at NHTSA; a service bulletin is not an open-recall result.
What this model record establishes
Model-name evidenceofficial model name or document scope
Years in current record2019, 2020, 2021, 2024, 2025
Exact part fitmentNot verified
A model in a bulletin or owner resource can be a legitimate research lead while the exact engine, build date and warning equipment remain unknown. Use the source and vehicle identification before applying any repair branch.
Source limitation for this profile
- q-forester-years: The source brochure combines 2025 Forester material with 2024 Wilderness material. Those model years are kept separate and neither is transferred to the other trim.
Use the linked original manual or manufacturer resource for the exact model year and powertrain.
Records tied to a documented profile
The links below have an explicit research-profile relationship. They do not imply that this individual vehicle has the fault.
Document applicability still to verify
- Q2-001: The source lists Crosstrek 2012–2020, but a 2012 US-market Crosstrek year has not been established here. Do not use that year as a verified US application.
Use the linked manufacturer document and current VIN-specific guidance; this page does not turn a flagged source row into an approved application.
Manufacturer document research leads
These are conditional service communications mentioning this model. They do not establish a common failure, apply to every engine, or prove that your VIN has the condition. Compare the exact year, powertrain, build date and symptom before using one.
Recorded model conditions in the source documents
| Communication | Recorded vehicle scope | Use limit |
|---|---|---|
| 16-131-20R | Subaru Forester · 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 · CVT | Document conditions only; VIN, symptom and current revision require checking |
Rows retain the document’s grouped conditions. They are not a claim that every listed engine/year pairing was sold in the US or that every VIN qualifies.
Evidence to check in the original document
| Publisher | Document | Date | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subaru | 2025 Forester / 2024 Forester Wilderness brochure | date not recorded | Open source |
| Subaru | 09-80-21R | 2024-04-01 | Open source |
| Subaru | CVT solenoid circuit low/high diagnostic guidance | 2023-02-28 | Open source |
Document dates are not a claim that the latest revision has been checked. Match the VIN and current manufacturer instructions.
Manual and official evidence
- Subaru — 2025 Forester / 2024 Forester Wilderness brochure Document: date not recorded · Research checked: 2026-11-01
- Subaru — 09-80-21R Document: 2024-04-01 · Research checked: 2026-11-01
- Subaru — CVT solenoid circuit low/high diagnostic guidance (16-131-20R) Document: 2023-02-28 · Research checked: 2026-11-01
Sources and scope
- Subaru — 2025 Forester / 2024 Forester Wilderness brochure Document: date not recorded · Research checked: 2026-11-01
- Subaru — 09-80-21R Document: 2024-04-01 · Research checked: 2026-11-01
- Subaru — CVT solenoid circuit low/high diagnostic guidance (16-131-20R) Document: 2023-02-28 · Research checked: 2026-11-01
Research snapshot: 2026-11-01. Source documents may have newer revisions. Verify current instructions and VIN eligibility with the manufacturer.