Subaru Outback Service Bulletins (2019)

430 manufacturer communications on file.

• 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: 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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• June 13, 2023•Document ID: 10238440

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER; POWER TRAIN; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CVT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-136-22R

  Date Added:

  July 3, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This service bulletin provides a temporary repair procedure to address vibrations and/or judder concerns experienced on turns during acceleration.

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• June 6, 2023•Document ID: 10238443

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-236-18R

  Date Added:

  July 3, 2023

  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 5, 2023•Document ID: 10238436

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-299-22R

  Date Added:

  July 3, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces an application change to the Remote Engine Starter (RES) control unit on 2019 Outback & Legacy models.

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  2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback
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• June 5, 2023•Document ID: 10238438

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-300-22R

  Date Added:

  July 3, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedure for the STARLINK® Remote Engine Start (RES). All Gen2 and Gen3 Telematics Equipped Models.

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• May 15, 2023•Document ID: 10237276

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-255-19R

  Date Added:

  June 5, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Map Data Update Procedure for Harman Gen 3.1 Navigation Equipped Head Units (H/U).

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• May 11, 2023•Document ID: 10237273

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-236-18R

  Date Added:

  June 5, 2023

  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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• 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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• May 4, 2023•Document ID: 10237241

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-282-21R

  Date Added:

  June 5, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin announces additional diagnostic procedures and a detailed flow chart to be used when diagnosing customer concerns regarding the operation of the STARLINK Remote Engine Start (RES) feature.

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• May 2, 2023•Document ID: 10237239

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-256-19R

  Date Added:

  June 5, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides information on a new reprogramming procedure (FOTA) to optimize the Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and Navigation head units (H/U) utilized in the models as listed.

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  2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru BRZ2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent+ 7 more
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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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• April 17, 2023•Document ID: 10235291

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-217-23

  Date Added:

  May 2, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin announces additional cautions being added to the Owner’s Manual and Service Manual regarding the operation of door locks.

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• April 5, 2023•Document ID: 10235285

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-266-20R

  Date Added:

  May 2, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin provides helpful procedures and best practices to utilize when customers present with concerns relating to the operation of their Gen 2/Gen 3 Telematics system equipped Subaru.

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• March 23, 2023•Document ID: 10233907

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-285-21R

  Date Added:

  April 6, 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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• March 15, 2023•Document ID: 10233886

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-240-19R

  Date Added:

  April 6, 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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  2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2022 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 Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy+ 12 more
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• February 28, 2023•Document ID: 10232240

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-131-20R

  Date Added:

  March 2, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin provides an updated diagnostic flow along with an IMPORTANT caution to follow for certain CVT solenoid related DTCs as listed.

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• February 28, 2023•Document ID: 10232239

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-242-19R

  Date Added:

  March 2, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information bulletin has been developed for use as a quick reference tool to aid in diagnosing operational concerns of the Gen 2 Telematics system’s remote access features.

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• February 28, 2023•Document ID: 10232237

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-219-18R

  Date Added:

  March 2, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  When attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an Error Code 202 and / or 204 may occur preventing the process from completing successfully.

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• February 7, 2023•Document ID: 10232214

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-236-18R

  Date Added:

  March 2, 2023

  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.

  Associated Products (27)

  2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru BRZ2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent+ 7 more
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