Subaru Legacy Service Bulletins
2,189 manufacturer communications on file.
- April 25, 2019•Document ID: 10160202Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-208-17R
- Date Added:
- May 20, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis Service Information bulletin announces availability of an enhancement to the Gracenote database included in the vehicles listed above equipped with F10 7? Navigation and 7? Display Audio head units.
Associated Products (18)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 Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru OutbackAssociated Documents - April 23, 2019•Document ID: 10160214Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 02-170-17R
- Date Added:
- May 20, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces part information for new Active Valve Control System (AVCS) oil control solenoid valves (OCV) which contain a redesigned internal oil seal. The new seal will eliminate potential oil seepage into the wire harness connector portion of the valve. If oil seeps into the connector, over time, the Check Engine lamp may illuminate and set various AVCS-related DTCs.
Associated Products (50)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+ 30 moreAssociated Documents - April 18, 2019•Document ID: 10160213Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-240-19
- Date Added:
- May 20, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces availability of new Harman audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic designed to optimize efficiency while addressing the following customer concerns: ? Loss of audio output after turning the head unit off and back on again in a short amount of time ? Audio volume is temporarily louder than expected after ending a Bluetooth call while using navigation guidance ? No response from the volume control knob.
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - April 12, 2019•Document ID: 10160208Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WUF-91-041219
- Date Added:
- May 20, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryNew Subaru Safety Recall: WUF-91 Replacement Ignition Switch Recall Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain vehicles in the ranges listed below to inspect and potentially replace the ignition switch. A total of 511 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recall.
Associated Products (36)2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2014 Subaru WRX2013 Subaru Forester2013 Subaru Legacy2013 Subaru Outback2013 Subaru WRX2012 Subaru Forester2012 Subaru Legacy2012 Subaru Outback2012 Subaru WRX2011 Subaru Forester2011 Subaru Impreza2011 Subaru Legacy2011 Subaru Outback2011 Subaru WRX2010 Subaru Forester2010 Subaru Impreza2010 Subaru Legacy2010 Subaru Outback+ 16 moreAssociated Documents - April 10, 2019•Document ID: 10160205Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TKA19-TKB19-TKC1
- Date Added:
- May 20, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummarySUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain Subaru vehicles listed above, equipped with a non-desiccated Takata-sourced passenger side frontal airbag containing the propellant Phase Stabilized Ammonium Nitrate (PSAN).
Associated Products (22)2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2014 Subaru WRX2013 Subaru Forester2013 Subaru Legacy2013 Subaru Outback2013 Subaru WRX2012 Subaru B9 Tribeca2012 Subaru Forester2012 Subaru Legacy2012 Subaru Outback2012 Subaru WRX2011 Subaru Forester2011 Subaru Impreza2011 Subaru Legacy2011 Subaru Outback2011 Subaru WRX2010 Subaru Forester2010 Subaru Impreza2010 Subaru Legacy+ 2 moreAssociated Documents - March 27, 2019•Document ID: 10160510Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 12-253-18R
- Date Added:
- May 28, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin provides a procedure to help identify the source of a squeaking, creaking or popping -type sound heard coming from the driver?s seat. A change has been made to the Teflon bushings used in the seat cushion frame assembly.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - March 25, 2019•Document ID: 10160507Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- GEN 3-1
- Date Added:
- May 28, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryImmediately discontinue the use of latest 2019 MY Gen 3.1 Harman Software update.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - March 25, 2019•Document ID: 10160501Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-236-18R
- Date Added:
- May 28, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThe 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 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 (8)Associated Documents - March 19, 2019•Document ID: 10160503Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TKA19-TKB19-TKC1
- Date Added:
- May 28, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummarySUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain Subaru vehicles listed above, equipped with a non-desiccated Takata-sourced passenger side frontal airbag containing the propellant Phase Stabilized Ammonium Nitrate (PSAN).
Associated Products (23)2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2014 Subaru WRX2013 Subaru Forester2013 Subaru Legacy2013 Subaru Outback2013 Subaru WRX2012 Subaru B9 Tribeca2012 Subaru Forester2012 Subaru Legacy2012 Subaru Outback2012 Subaru WRX2011 Subaru Forester2011 Subaru Impreza2011 Subaru Legacy2011 Subaru Outback2011 Subaru WRX2010 Subaru Forester2010 Subaru Impreza+ 3 moreAssociated Documents - March 18, 2019•Document ID: 10160502Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 06-70-19
- Date Added:
- May 28, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces a change to the operating software included in the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) Control Module and Hydraulic Unit (VDCCM&H/U) on the models listed above. This change is in response to a very small number of customer inquiries regarding the Hill Holder system?s indicator lamp blinking once along with a single tone (chirp)being heard when starting the engine using the key, push-button or with use of a remote engine start.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - March 13, 2019•Document ID: 10160496Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-228-18R
- Date Added:
- May 28, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to follow when diagnosing a customer concern of the display screen being either frozen (unresponsive) or black (blank).
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - March 13, 2019•Document ID: 10160495Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-204-16R
- Date Added:
- May 28, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummarySubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) 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 - March 12, 2019•Document ID: 10160494Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; VISIBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTZ-85R
- Date Added:
- May 28, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummarySubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) 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 - March 11, 2019•Document ID: 10160493Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-238-19
- Date Added:
- May 28, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis Service Information bulletin is in response to a small number of customer concerns regarding the audio unit not being able to play certain types of audio Compact Discs (CDs). Harman Gen 3.0 head units which have previously received software updates (see claims history) and Gen 3.1 head units (used in 2019MY year vehicles) cannot play ?CD Extra? or ?Enhanced CD? -type audio CDs.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - March 11, 2019•Document ID: 10160491Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-229-18R
- Date Added:
- May 28, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to follow when diagnosing clock-related customer concerns. Please start by completing the Harman Investigation Guide Questionnaire as it gathers important details which will help with diagnosis and will be required should the condition not be resolved by this troubleshooting.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - March 8, 2019•Document ID: 10160490Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 02-163-16R
- Date Added:
- May 28, 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 (50)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+ 30 moreAssociated Documents - March 6, 2019•Document ID: 10160489Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WUD-89
- Date Added:
- May 28, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryIn the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service program to reprogram the combination meter software to ensure improved accuracy of the driving range indicator calculation in the multi-information display.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - March 4, 2019•Document ID: 10160486Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 05-68-19
- Date Added:
- May 28, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis Service Information bulletin provides details regarding a change made to the front hub assembly retaining bolts to enhance vehicle production line efficiency.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - March 4, 2019•Document ID: 10160485Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 16-120-19
- Date Added:
- May 28, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin provides a procedure to follow for addressing customer concerns of a shuddering condition or chattering -type sound heard or felt when making sharp turns. If an applicable vehicle presents with the condition as described, it is recommended to perform the transfer clutch break-in procedure as described.
Associated Products (21)2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru WRX+ 1 moreAssociated Documents - February 28, 2019•Document ID: 10155226Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 10-90-19
- Date Added:
- March 25, 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 ?pressed? position but not returning to ?flush? 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