Subaru WRX Service Bulletins

1,134 manufacturer communications on file.

• March 23, 2018•Document ID: 10133528

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-112-18R

  Date Added:

  April 16, 2018

  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. The cause is contamination of the Park-Range switch internal components

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  2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2017 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 Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback+ 8 more
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• March 14, 2018•Document ID: 10133520

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-134-18

  Date Added:

  April 16, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information bulletin provides a new troubleshooting chart to use when diagnosing a DTC B1760 related to the Occupant Detection System (ODS). Following these diagnostic steps will help avoid unnecessary ODS sensor / seat cushion assembly replacement

  Associated Products (19)

  2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru XV CrossTrek2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru XV CrossTrek2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek2013 Subaru Impreza2013 Subaru WRX2013 Subaru XV CrossTrek2012 Subaru Impreza
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• March 13, 2018•Document ID: 10133527

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-107-17R

  Date Added:

  April 16, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  2010-15 Legacy/ Outback 2.5L NA CVT, 2015 Legacy/ Outback 3.6L NA CVT, 2012-15 Impreza 2.0L NA CVT, 2013-15 Crosstrek 2.0L NA CVT, 2014-15 Crosstrek Hybrid CVT 2014-15 Forester 2.5L NA CVT 2014-15 Forester 2.0L Turbo CVT 2015 WRX 2.0L Turbo models only. In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Powertrain Warranty coverage for the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) on the above listed models and model years from the original five (5) years or sixty thousand (60,000) miles (whichever comes first) to ten (10) years or one-hundred thousand (100,000) miles (whichever comes first). This change is not in response to any specific condition, rather it is to provide customers with added assurance regarding the function and overall performance of their CVT. Additionally, vehicles which are more than ten (10) years old or beyond one-hundred thousand (100,000) miles at the time customer notification letters are mailed are being offered additional coverage for a period of one-year from the date of the customer notification letters. For these vehicles, retailers must contact Subaru Claims Helpline prior to claims submission at 1-866-SUBARU2 (1-866-782-2782)

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  2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru XV CrossTrek2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek2013 Subaru Impreza2013 Subaru Legacy2013 Subaru Outback2013 Subaru XV CrossTrek2012 Subaru Impreza2012 Subaru Legacy2012 Subaru Outback2011 Subaru Legacy2011 Subaru Outback+ 2 more
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• March 12, 2018•Document ID: 10133517

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  06-61-18

  Date Added:

  April 16, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of new VDC Control Module & Hydraulic Units (VDCCM&H/U) to address isolated customer concerns of the green Hill Holder light blinking and cancel warning alarm sounding during cranking / starting the engine

  Associated Products (18)

  2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru XV CrossTrek2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek2013 Subaru Forester2013 Subaru Impreza2013 Subaru Outback2013 Subaru XV CrossTrek2012 Subaru Forester2012 Subaru Impreza2011 Subaru Forester
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• March 9, 2018•Document ID: 10133525

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-214-17R

  Date Added:

  April 16, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  2018 Audio/Navigation Exchange Component Identification and Procedures. This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.

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  2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru WRX
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• March 2, 2018•Document ID: 10133529

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18-192-18

  Date Added:

  April 16, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  The purpose of this bulletin is to provide a description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) web site. The tables contained within this bulletin are to be used as guides for becoming aware of the latest changes.

  Associated Products (15)

  2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru BRZ2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru Forester
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• February 13, 2018•Document ID: 10140485

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-231-18R

  Date Added:

  June 11, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a design change to the air vent grille located in the lower portion of the trunk (or cargo) area. The shutters of the vent grille are designed to open briefly and relieve cabin pressure when the doors are shut with the windows fully closed. The vent grilles have rubber ?shutters? which occasionally, may catch on the frame (case) portion and not close properly allowing outside air / odor to enter the cabin.

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  2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru BRZ2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru BRZ2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru BRZ2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru XV CrossTrek2014 Subaru BRZ2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek2013 Subaru BRZ2013 Subaru Impreza2013 Subaru XV CrossTrek+ 5 more
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• February 13, 2018•Document ID: 10140470

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS; STRUCTURE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-231-18R

  Date Added:

  June 11, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a design change to the air vent grille located in the lower portion of the trunk (or cargo) area. The shutters of the vent grille are designed to open briefly and relieve cabin pressure when the doors are shut with the windows fully closed. The vent grilles have rubber ?shutters? which occasionally, may catch on the frame (case) portion and not close properly allowing outside air / odor to enter the cabin.

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  2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru BRZ2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru BRZ2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru BRZ2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru XV CrossTrek2014 Subaru BRZ2014 Subaru Forester+ 10 more
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• February 9, 2018•Document ID: 10140483

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-133-18

  Date Added:

  June 11, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  2.0L Turbor Models only. This Service Information Bulletin announces design changes to the engine?s knock sensor which will help improve vehicle assembly line efficiency and increase durability. In some cases, the Check Engine light may illuminate and a knock sensor-related DTC set in the ECM memory: P0327, P0328, P0332 and P0333.

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  2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru Forester
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• February 9, 2018•Document ID: 10140468

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-133-18

  Date Added:

  June 11, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  2.0L Turbor Models only. This Service Information Bulletin announces design changes to the engine?s knock sensor which will help improve vehicle assembly line efficiency and increase durability. In some cases, the Check Engine light may illuminate and a knock sensor-related DTC set in the ECM memory: P0327, P0328, P0332 and P0333.

  Associated Products (7)

  2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru Forester
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• February 6, 2018•Document ID: 10140480

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  02-173-18

  Date Added:

  June 11, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  2.0L Turbo Models only. This bulletin announces availability of a special turbocharger air intake duct designed to prevent EXTREMELY RARE occurrence of ice formation from condensation in the duct?s PCV system passages.

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  2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru Forester
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• February 6, 2018•Document ID: 10140479

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  02-172-18R

  Date Added:

  June 11, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides details regarding a new oil filler tube o-ring developed to address engine oil seepage concerns. This seepage may accumulate along the bottom sealing surface of the rocker cover. The new o-ring utilizes material which has an increased resistance to engine heat.

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  2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru WRX2013 Subaru Forester2013 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 Outback2010 Subaru WRX+ 36 more
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• February 6, 2018•Document ID: 10140425

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  02-173-18

  Date Added:

  June 11, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  2.0L Turbo Models only. This bulletin announces availability of a special turbocharger air intake duct designed to prevent EXTREMELY RARE occurrences of ice formation from condensation in the duct?s PCV system passages.

  Associated Products (7)

  2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru Forester
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• February 6, 2018•Document ID: 10140424

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  02-172-18R

  Date Added:

  June 11, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides details regarding a new oil filler tube o-ring developed to address engine oil seepage concerns. This seepage may accumulate along the bottom sealing surface of the rocker cover. The new o-ring utilizes material which has an increased resistance to engine heat.

  Associated Products (56)

  2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru WRX2013 Subaru Forester2013 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 Outback2010 Subaru WRX+ 36 more
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• January 30, 2018•Document ID: 10130276

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

  Mfr Comm. #:

  11-178-18

  Date Added:

  March 13, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  6MT MODELS ONLY. This bulletin announces availability of ECM reprogramming files to optimize the ECM with improved diagnostic logic for DTC P0852 (Park/Neutral Switch Input Circuit High) detection. If the shifter is moved too fast, the gear change may not be properly detected by the ECM causing the P0852 to set.

  Associated Products (1)

  2018 Subaru WRX
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• January 24, 2018•Document ID: 10130281

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-216-18

  Date Added:

  March 13, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  50TH ANNIVERSARY EDITIONS ONLY. This Service Information bulletin provides detailed part information along with installation instructions for the optional 2018MY 50th Anniversary badges designed to commemorate 50 Years of Subaru in America.

  Associated Products (6)

  2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru WRX
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• January 24, 2018•Document ID: 10130270

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-128-18R

  Date Added:

  March 13, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information bulletin provides a measurement and adjustment procedure for the stop lamp switch. An improperly adjusted (or faulty) stop lamp switch can cause any of the DTCs listed above to set and result in the related system?s warning lamp to illuminate.

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  2017 Subaru BRZ2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru BRZ2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru BRZ2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru XV CrossTrek2014 Subaru BRZ2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek2013 Subaru BRZ2013 Subaru Impreza+ 6 more
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• January 16, 2018•Document ID: 10130279

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-214-17

  Date Added:

  March 13, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.

  Associated Products (6)

  2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru WRX
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• January 15, 2018•Document ID: 10130285

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  F10-Gen2-NAV-15-

  Date Added:

  March 13, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  TECHNICAL SUPPORT GUIDE FOR NAVIGATION AND AUDIO F10 GEN2 SYSTEMS.

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  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 Impreza2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru XV CrossTrek
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• January 11, 2018•Document ID: 10130277

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE:BODY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-231-18

  Date Added:

  March 13, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  ( 2017-2018MY Impreza - 5 Dr Only)

  Associated Products (50)

  2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru BRZ2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru BRZ2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru BRZ2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru XV CrossTrek+ 30 more
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