Subaru Legacy Service Bulletins
2,189 manufacturer communications on file.
- August 15, 2019•Document ID: 10164190Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 07-158-19
- Date Added:
- August 30, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize the EyeSight camera unit. In some cases, when using the Adaptive Cruise Control feature, the EyeSight system may stop functioning, enter a fail-safe mode and store DTC B280B- VDC ABNORMAL. When the EyeSight system is inoperative, the vehicle operates like a traditional vehicle not equipped with this feature. Normal EyeSight system function is restored after cycling the ignition off and back on again.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - August 8, 2019•Document ID: 10164185Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 06-51-15R
- Date Added:
- August 30, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces availability of a new front disc brake pad, shim, grease and clip kit designed to reduce customer concerns of excessive brake squeal. This new kit eliminates the âslottedâ shim which previously was installed between the rubber-coated outer shim and the brake pad.
Associated Products (20)2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Crosstrek2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2013 Subaru Crosstrek2013 Subaru Impreza2013 Subaru Legacy2013 Subaru Outback2012 Subaru Crosstrek2012 Subaru Impreza2012 Subaru Legacy2012 Subaru Outback2011 Subaru Legacy2011 Subaru Outback2010 Subaru Legacy2010 Subaru OutbackAssociated Documents - August 8, 2019•Document ID: 10164184Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-205-16R
- Date Added:
- August 30, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces new reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address additional operational concerns received from the field and listed below involving âGen 2â F10 Navigation and Display Audio units with 7â display. The procedure will involve downloading the applicable software update files then loading them onto two flash drives for audio unit installation.
Associated Products (17)2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru OutbackAssociated Documents - July 29, 2019•Document ID: 10163560Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WUA-86R
- Date Added:
- August 6, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryIn the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service program to update the Harman head unit on certain vehicles with the latest version of software.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - July 26, 2019•Document ID: 10163559Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-211-17R
- Date Added:
- August 6, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThe 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 above. The procedure will involve either downloading the software update files from Subarunet (or using those sent directly from Nuspire) and transferring them onto a flash drive for head unit installation. It is VERY IMPORTANT to read and understand this information completely to understand all changes from prior releases before proceeding.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - July 26, 2019•Document ID: 10163558Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-177-14R
- Date Added:
- August 6, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryAll 2015-2017 MY vehicles with Fujitsu TEN (F10) 7in. Multimedia Navigation (AVN) & Display Audio Units. This bulletin provides information to help diagnose and address different conditions relating to customer concerns which may arise when operating the new-generation âGen 2â and âGen 2.1â F10 Navigation and Display Audio systems. We will continue to add more helpful tips to this TSB as they become available.
Associated Products (21)2017 Subaru BRZ2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru BRZ2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru BRZ2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback+ 1 moreAssociated Documents - July 23, 2019•Document ID: 10163534Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 12-246-18R
- Date Added:
- August 6, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin provides a procedure for diagnosing and repairing customer concerns of a âpoppingâ or âsnappingâ -type sound heard when opening the sunroof. The sound may occur when the rear portion of the glass lid weatherstrip contacts or catches the roof frame when the sunroof is opened.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - July 22, 2019•Document ID: 10163532Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 12-268-19
- Date Added:
- August 6, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis Service Information bulletin announces a change made to the mass damper plate and sub-woofer mounting bolts. The threaded end of the new bolts has been changed to a round type instead of square to prevent getting caught on items as they are loaded into and out of the trunk.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - July 17, 2019•Document ID: 10162886Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPARKING BRAKE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTV-81R
- Date Added:
- July 18, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummarySubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling all 2010-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with a manual transmission (M/T), to replace the electronic parking brake (EPB) actuator assembly. A total of 27,175 U.S. vehicles are affected by this recall.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - July 17, 2019•Document ID: 10162884Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WUH-93R
- Date Added:
- July 18, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummarySubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 model Legacy and Outback vehicles, due to a potential spot weld issue on the duct located below the cowl panel. A total of 2,107 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recall, 81 of which are retailed units.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - July 12, 2019•Document ID: 10163526Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 07-152-19R
- Date Added:
- August 6, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
Summary"This bulletin announces availability of new power window switch assemblies developed to address the following customer concerns: ⢠Power windows inoperative from the driverâs door master and / or passenger front door switch ⢠Unable to remotely operate other door windows from the driverâs door master switch ⢠One-Touch Auto Up / Down features inoperative from either / both front door switches"
Associated Products (35)2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza+ 15 moreAssociated Documents - July 11, 2019•Document ID: 10163525Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 06-68-19R
- Date Added:
- August 6, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis Service Information bulletin announces instruction for application of additional lubrication between the brake caliper support and pad clips. This will prevent the pad from dragging due to corrosion buildup which may result in uneven or premature wear of the replacement brake pads. This additional instruction applies to all models with brake pads using the upper and lower pad clips and has been added to the brake pad installation procedures found in the related Service Manuals.
Associated Products (138)2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru BRZ2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback+ 118 moreAssociated Documents - July 11, 2019•Document ID: 10162882Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTZ-85R
- Date Added:
- July 17, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummarySubaru of America, Inc. is recalling 2018 model year Legacy, Outback, and BRZ vehicles equipped with a certain combination of head unit hardware and software, due to the possibility of noncompliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 111- "Rear Visibility."
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - July 10, 2019•Document ID: 10163524Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 10-90-19R
- Date Added:
- August 6, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces a design change made to the HVAC control panels for the models listed above. The change will address customer concerns of the seat heater switches sticking in the âpressedâ position but not returning to âflushâ with the face of the control panel when released as shown in the photos below. A series of small air outlets (vents) has been added to the assembly to keep dust and dirt from accumulating and causing the switches to bind.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - July 2, 2019•Document ID: 10143724Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- Mfr Comm. #:
- Harman-update-in
- Date Added:
- August 20, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryIn efforts to increase customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is now allowing all retailers to perform a one-time update the head unit software for Harman Gen 3 Audio and Navigation Head Units.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - June 27, 2019•Document ID: 10163018Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WUA-86R
- Date Added:
- July 22, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryIn the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service program to update the Harman Kardon head unit on certain vehicles with the latest version of software.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - June 27, 2019•Document ID: 10163017Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 02-163-16R
- Date Added:
- July 22, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis Service Information bulletin provides new inspection and repair procedures for AVCS (Active Valve Control System) -related DTCs on the FA and FB engine equipped models listed above. The applicable Service Manuals will be revised with this new information in the near future.
Associated Products (51)2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru BRZ2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Legacy+ 31 moreAssociated Documents - June 26, 2019•Document ID: 10163016Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-211-17R
- Date Added:
- July 22, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThe 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 above. The procedure will involve either downloading the software update files from Subarunet (or using those sent directly from Nuspire) and transferring them onto a flash drive for head unit installation.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - June 26, 2019•Document ID: 10163015Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WUH-93R
- Date Added:
- July 22, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThe purpose of this bulletin is to provide a cowl duct component inspection procedure.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - June 25, 2019•Document ID: 10163013Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 10-91-19
- Date Added:
- July 22, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces availability of a new heater control assembly to address a small number of customer concerns about peeling of the surface finish / coating. Insufficient clearance between the heater control and the audio unit face above may cause a whitish or cloudy appearance and peeling to develop.
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