Subaru Outback Service Bulletins (2019)

430 manufacturer communications on file.

• September 20, 2021•Document ID: 10201802

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-240-19R

  Date Added:

  October 4, 2021

  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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• August 27, 2021•Document ID: 10201058

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WRD-20R

  Date Added:

  September 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a new safety recall for certain 2019 model year Ascent, Impreza, Legacy, and Outback vehicles in which the fuel pump may become inoperative.

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  2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback
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• August 25, 2021•Document ID: 10201029

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Subarunet Announ

  Date Added:

  September 3, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a new safety recall in which the fuel pump may become inoperative.

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• August 9, 2021•Document ID: 10201032

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18-213-21

  Date Added:

  September 3, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides a description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) web site.

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• August 4, 2021•Document ID: 10201027

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SEAT BELTS; SEATS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-203-16R

  Date Added:

  September 3, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame.

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  2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza+ 22 more
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• July 28, 2021•Document ID: 10199966

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-236-18R

  Date Added:

  August 5, 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.

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  2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX
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• July 22, 2021•Document ID: 10199954

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-132-20R

  Date Added:

  August 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Diagnostic Information for Alleged Chain Slip Condition on TR580 / TR690 Transmissions.

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  2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback+ 5 more
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• July 16, 2021•Document ID: 10199949

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SEATS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-253-18R

  Date Added:

  August 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides a procedure to help identify the source of a squeaking, creaking or popping -type sound heard coming from the driver’s seat.

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  2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback
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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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  2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru WRX+ 36 more
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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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  2022 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester+ 154 more
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• June 16, 2021•Document ID: 10198680

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-196-21

  Date Added:

  July 3, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of a new reprograming file for the telematics system.

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  2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX
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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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  2022 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester+ 154 more
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• June 7, 2021•Document ID: 10198744

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-195-21

  Date Added:

  July 3, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin outlines changes in the service procedure for replacement of the Power Rear Gate control module.

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  2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Outback2014 Subaru Forester
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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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  2022 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester+ 40 more
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• May 3, 2021•Document ID: 10194823

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18-206-21

  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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  2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2013 Subaru Legacy2013 Subaru Outback2012 Subaru Legacy2012 Subaru Outback+ 2 more
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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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  2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Impreza+ 9 more
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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.

  Associated Products (23)

  2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Impreza+ 3 more
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• April 8, 2021•Document ID: 10191584

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-318-21

  Date Added:

  May 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin outlines a design change to the rear bumper reflex reflectors made to enhance retention into the bumper cover.

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  2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru Outback
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• February 26, 2021•Document ID: 10188201

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  05-84-21

  Date Added:

  March 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of new front wheel hub assemblies incorporating bearing surfaces having increased resistance to imperfections resulting from shock loads.

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  2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback+ 5 more
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