Subaru Crosstrek Service Bulletins (2018)

525 manufacturer communications on file.

• January 22, 2024•Document ID: 10249614

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-81-21R

  Date Added:

  February 2, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces design changes made to the fuel injector assembly in response to the DTCs listed.

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• November 15, 2023•Document ID: 10246109

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18-232-23

  Date Added:

  December 5, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin announces the revised break-in procedure for the A/C compressor.

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• November 13, 2023•Document ID: 10246104

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-211-17R

  Date Added:

  December 5, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  The following information addresses reprogramming file availability and a software update installation procedure to provide optimization to the Harman Gen 3 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models as listed.

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• November 8, 2023•Document ID: 10246088

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; STEERING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-236-23

  Date Added:

  December 5, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the design change made to the leather wrapped steering wheels.

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  2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Crosstrek
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• November 7, 2023•Document ID: 10246083

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-110-23R

  Date Added:

  December 5, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin announces diagnostic service procedures to be followed when DTC P0420 (Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1) is detected by the Engine Control Module (ECM).

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• October 9, 2023•Document ID: 10244906

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-110-23

  Date Added:

  November 6, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin announces diagnostic service procedures to be followed when DTC P0420 (Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1) is detected by the Engine Control Module (ECM). If DTC P0420 is found to be stored in the ECM, follow the diagnostic procedures outlined below.

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• September 28, 2023•Document ID: 10243401

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SEATS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-299-20R

  Date Added:

  October 3, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a design change made to the outer hinge cover on the driver’s 10-way adjustable power seats.

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• September 11, 2023•Document ID: 10243372

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18-231-23

  Date Added:

  October 2, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin announces additional information regarding error codes 1403- 1407 encountered when attempting an adjustment/calibration of the EyeSight® system after body repair procedures have been performed.

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• August 31, 2023•Document ID: 10241845

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-221-23

  Date Added:

  September 5, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the repair procedures when corrosion is encountered within the instrument panel wiring harness and the rear wiring harness connectors.

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• August 14, 2023•Document ID: 10241822

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-112-18R

  Date Added:

  September 5, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a design change to the CVT select lever (shifter) mechanism in response to isolated customer concerns of not being able to remove the key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in Park.

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• August 14, 2023•Document ID: 10241826

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-321-21R

  Date Added:

  September 5, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a design change made to the cowl panel.

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• August 1, 2023•Document ID: 10241801

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

  Mfr Comm. #:

  01-168-09R

  Date Added:

  September 5, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.

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• July 13, 2023•Document ID: 10240113

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-285-21R

  Date Added:

  August 2, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin provides reference tables and photos to use for determining the infotainment head unit supplier and generation.

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• July 11, 2023•Document ID: 10240110

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-249-23R

  Date Added:

  August 2, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the recommended cleaning procedures to followed when encountering vehicles with long time exposure to pollen on painted surfaces on vehicles imported from Japan. This bulletin does not apply to SIA built vehicles.

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• June 29, 2023•Document ID: 10238470

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-240-19R

  Date Added:

  July 3, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of new Harman audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic designed to optimize efficiency while addressing customer concerns.

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• June 28, 2023•Document ID: 10238460

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-312-23R

  Date Added:

  July 3, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces repair procedures to be used when diagnosing dark current draw (parasitic draw) on vehicles equipped with Gen 1 Data Control Modules.

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• June 28, 2023•Document ID: 10238456

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-132-20R

  Date Added:

  July 3, 2023

  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 used in the models listed.

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• May 22, 2023•Document ID: 10237291

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SUSPENSION

  Mfr Comm. #:

  05-62-18R

  Date Added:

  June 5, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of surface rust accumulating in the top center retaining nut area of the front strut mounts.

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• May 8, 2023•Document ID: 10237254

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  AIR BAGS; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  17-18-23

  Date Added:

  June 5, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of the one-time use mounting clip and spacer clip for the air bag curtain module.

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• April 27, 2023•Document ID: 10235289

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-132-20R

  Date Added:

  May 2, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This 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 used in the models listed.

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  2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Crosstrek+ 15 more
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