Subaru WRX Service Bulletins

1,134 manufacturer communications on file.

• October 2, 2023•Document ID: 10244889

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-236-18R

  Date Added:

  November 6, 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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  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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• 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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  2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru WRX2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru WRX2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Crosstrek
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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: 10241846

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-282-21R

  Date Added:

  September 5, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information 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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  2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru BRZ2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru XV CrossTrek2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru BRZ2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru Solterra2023 Subaru WRX2023 Subaru XV CrossTrek2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru BRZ+ 31 more
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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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  2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru WRX2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Impreza
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• August 15, 2023•Document ID: 10241830

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SEATS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-299-20R

  Date Added:

  September 5, 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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  2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru WRX2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru WRX2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Forester
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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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  2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester+ 10 more
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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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  2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru BRZ2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru Solterra2023 Subaru WRX2023 Subaru XV CrossTrek2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru WRX2022 Subaru XV CrossTrek2021 Subaru Ascent+ 142 more
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• August 1, 2023•Document ID: 10241800

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WRB-23R

  Date Added:

  September 5, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Due to an inaccurate internal timer within the telematics data communications module (DCM), STARLINK remote services from the MySubaru app or MySubaru.com including remote engine start (RES), remote door lock/unlock request, remote horn/lights, and vehicle locator will not operate after 388 days from the date that the DCM was activated.

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  2023 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru WRX
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• July 31, 2023•Document ID: 10240125

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-207-22R

  Date Added:

  August 2, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is extending the New Car Basic Warranty coverage for the 12 Volt batteries used in the above listed models and model years beyond the original three (3) years or thirty six thousand miles (36,000), whichever comes first.

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  2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Forester2019 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 Legacy+ 6 more
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• July 31, 2023•Document ID: 10240123

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-304-22R

  Date Added:

  August 2, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns.

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  2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru BRZ2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru WRX2023 Subaru XV CrossTrek2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru WRX2022 Subaru XV CrossTrek2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru BRZ2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Crosstrek+ 7 more
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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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• July 5, 2023•Document ID: 10240102

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WRB-23R

  Date Added:

  August 2, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Due to an inaccurate internal timer within the telematics data communications module (DCM), STARLINK remote services from the MySubaru app or MySubaru.com including remote engine start (RES), remote door lock/unlock request, remote horn/lights, and vehicle locator will not operate after 388 days from the date that the DCM was activated.

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  2023 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru WRX
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• June 30, 2023•Document ID: 10238472

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-246-19R

  Date Added:

  July 3, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs.

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• June 29, 2023•Document ID: 10238471

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  PARKING BRAKE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  06-87-22R

  Date Added:

  July 3, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  "In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Warranty coverage for the electronic connector lock tab for the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) assembly used in the listed models."

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• June 29, 2023•Document ID: 10238465

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  02-131-12R

  Date Added:

  July 3, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  The purpose of this Bulletin is to provide procedures for the diagnosis and repair of oil seepage which may be coming from the timing chain cover, front camshaft cap, camshaft carrier and / or upper oil pan.

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  2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru Forester+ 5 more
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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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  2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback
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• June 28, 2023•Document ID: 10238463

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-102-23

  Date Added:

  July 3, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures and availability of reprogramming files to rectify DTCs P2404 (Evap System Leak Detection Pump Sense Circuit Range/Performance) and P2109 (Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor “A” Minimum Stop Performance).

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  2022 Subaru WRX
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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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  2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru BRZ2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru WRX2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru WRX2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru BRZ2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester+ 20 more
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