Subaru Crosstrek Service Bulletins (2020)

424 manufacturer communications on file.

• June 28, 2021•Document ID: 10198768

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-74-21R

  Date Added:

  July 3, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  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).

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• June 23, 2021•Document ID: 10198765

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-131-20R

  Date Added:

  July 3, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides corrected diagnostics containing a revised flow for certain CVT solenoid related DTCs.

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• June 17, 2021•Document ID: 10198758

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  01-167-08R

  Date Added:

  July 3, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models

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• June 9, 2021•Document ID: 10198754

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  10-101-21

  Date Added:

  July 3, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a design change made to the heater control assembly in response to a small number of customer concerns of the climate control not producing enough heat when driving in EV mode (engine not running.)

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• June 8, 2021•Document ID: 10198774

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-236-18R

  Date Added:

  July 3, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  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.

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• June 7, 2021•Document ID: 10198749

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-51-08R

  Date Added:

  July 3, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin is to advise of SOA’s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.

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• June 1, 2021•Document ID: 10198740

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  11-203-21

  Date Added:

  July 2, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of new reprograming files to correct P015A or P015B. (PHEV only)

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• June 1, 2021•Document ID: 10198741

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  02-187-21

  Date Added:

  July 2, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin outlines changes in the service procedure for engine oil pressure inspection.

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• May 21, 2021•Document ID: 10194830

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-74-21R

  Date Added:

  June 2, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for removing accumulated carbon deposits from fuel injectors and internal engine components.

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• May 19, 2021•Document ID: 10194849

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

  Mfr Comm. #:

  11-198-20R

  Date Added:

  June 3, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize the engine's electronic control module (ECM).

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• May 12, 2021•Document ID: 10194838

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18-209-21

  Date Added:

  June 2, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) web site.

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• April 27, 2021•Document ID: 10191664

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  WHEELS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  05-85-21R

  Date Added:

  May 5, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a design change made to the TPMS valve assemblies.

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• April 21, 2021•Document ID: 10191591

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-282-21R

  Date Added:

  May 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides additional procedures and a detailed flow chart to use when diagnosing customer concerns regarding operation of the STARLINK RES feature.

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• April 9, 2021•Document ID: 10191586

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-240-19R

  Date Added:

  May 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of new audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic designed to optimize efficiency.

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• March 16, 2021•Document ID: 10189672

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SUSPENSION

  Mfr Comm. #:

  06-82-21

  Date Added:

  April 2, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides a service procedure to address a squeaking-type sound from the rear suspension area customers may hear when going over bumps.

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• February 25, 2021•Document ID: 10188199

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD:CRITICAL FASTENERS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-311-21

  Date Added:

  March 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a design change made to the windshield side cowl panels to address isolated concerns of a buzzing / rattle-type sound heard while driving.

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• February 23, 2021•Document ID: 10188160

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-132-20R

  Date Added:

  March 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin provides updated diagnostic procedures to follow and a brief questionnaire to complete when diagnosing an alleged Chain Slip condition on the TR580 and TR690 model CVT transmissions.

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• February 19, 2021•Document ID: 10188190

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-312-21

  Date Added:

  March 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of new center console armrest covers to address the a wrinkling condition.

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• February 17, 2021•Document ID: 10188185

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-190-21

  Date Added:

  March 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a change made to the MFD software to keep the affected units listed below compliant with Apple® CarPlay® certification.

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• February 15, 2021•Document ID: 10188179

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-184-20R

  Date Added:

  March 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a design change made to the power window main switches.

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