Subaru WRX Service Bulletins
1,134 manufacturer communications on file.
- April 15, 2016•Document ID: 10140508Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 12-182-15R
- Date Added:
- June 11, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces availability of a new front door checker mechanism designed to hold the doors more securely when they are in partially open / closed positions. An additional detent position has also been added.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - April 15, 2016•Document ID: 10140507Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, OTHER; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 11-163-16
- Date Added:
- June 11, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files for optimization of the ECM. The files will address customer concerns of a lack of engine power output resulting from reduced turbocharger boost at high ambient temperatures while using 91 octane fuel.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - April 14, 2016•Document ID: 10140504Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 10-84-16
- Date Added:
- June 11, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces the availability of a new Air Conditioning compressor / clutch assembly to address customer concerns of the system not operating. Electrical windings located inside the clutch assembly have been changed to eliminate the condition. The service procedure will involve replacement of the A/C compressor and clutch as a complete assembly.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - April 12, 2016•Document ID: 10140526Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQR-53P
- Date Added:
- June 11, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryWQR-53 Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Parts Supply Update (Impreza, WRX, and STI models) We are pleased to announce that our parts supply for affected 2004-2005 model year Impreza, WRX, and STI vehicles has improved and we are preparing for the owner notification process.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - April 12, 2016•Document ID: 10140516Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQR-53R
- Date Added:
- June 11, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryRecall Bulletin Revised. UPDATE ? April 2016: New and different inflators are available for affected 2004-2005 Impreza, WRX, and STI vehicles. As a result, there are different installation instructions depending on the inflator being installed. Please refer to the appropriate service procedure instructions and parts information which were updated to reflect the new parts.
Associated Products (15)Associated Documents - April 12, 2016•Document ID: 10140502Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSUSPENSION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 05-61-16
- Date Added:
- June 11, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces a design change to the front strut mounts intended to address customer concerns of a popping-type sound which may be heard when making low speed turns.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- 01-168-09R
- Date Added:
- June 11, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryRevised TSB. The Subaru Lock Information Site (SLIS) is located at http://lockinfo.subaru.com, and provides information on how to obtain immobilizer codes and key cut codes for Subaru vehicles from the 2000MY to present. This bulletin identifies the equipment required to initialize (reset) the immobilizer code and cut the key blanks, for both immobilizer and non-immobilizer type keys. Subaru of America began using immobilizer systems in some 2005MY vehicles (please refer to Immobilizer Chart for more detailed information).
Associated Products (80)2016 Subaru BRZ2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru XV CrossTrek2015 Subaru BRZ2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru XV CrossTrek2014 Subaru BRZ2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback+ 60 moreAssociated Documents - April 11, 2016•Document ID: 10140524Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-177-14M
- Date Added:
- June 11, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryWhen ordering exchange units from Fujitsu Ten through their online web site, some new information will soon be requested and in some cases required. Exchange order entry will now request a date and time when condition was last duplicated. The customer?s phone carrier, phone make and model will be required when Bluetooth or Connectivity failure sections are selected.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - April 4, 2016•Document ID: 10140525Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTA-62SS
- Date Added:
- June 11, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummarySubaru Safety Recall Campaign/ STOP SALE: WTA?62 Turbo Engine Air Intake Duct. The turbocharger air intake duct on affected vehicles may have been produced with incorrect material that is susceptible to cracking.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - April 4, 2016•Document ID: 10140498Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTA-62A
- Date Added:
- June 11, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTurbo models only. Service Procedure Bulletin. The repair procedure will involve inspecting and possibly replacing the turbocharger air intake duct. Inspection of the turbocharger air intake duct lot number (date) molded on the duct will be necessary to determine if replacement is required.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - April 4, 2016•Document ID: 10140497Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTA-62
- Date Added:
- June 11, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTurbo models only. Subject: Update ? Subaru Safety Recall Campaign/ STOP SALE: WTA?62 Turbo Engine Air Intake Duct. Owner Notification: All potentially affected vehicle owners will be notified by first class mail on or around April 15, 2016. As previously announced on March 17, 2016, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015 and 2016 model year Forester 2.0XT and WRX vehicles due to a possible issue with the turbocharger air intake duct.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - April 1, 2016•Document ID: 10140495Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-177-14R
- Date Added:
- June 11, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryRevised TSB. Models with "Gen 2" F10 Audio/Navigation Systems. ?Gen 2? & ?Gen 2.1? Operating Tips. This bulletin provides information to help diagnose and address different s relating to customer concerns which may arise when operating the new-generation ?Gen 2? F10 Audio / Navigation system.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - February 29, 2016•Document ID: 10120966Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 11-161-16
- Date Added:
- October 27, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files for optimizing the ECM to address the following customer concern: ? Rough idle after a warm engine restart. In rare cases, DTC P0300 may also be stored.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - February 29, 2016•Document ID: 10087222Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 11-161-16
- Date Added:
- December 27, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
Summary"THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY OF NEW REPROGRAMMING FILES FOR OPTIMIZING THE ECM TO ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING CUSTOMER CONCERN: ROUGH IDLE AFTER A WARM ENGINE RESTART. IN RARE CASES, DTC P0300 MAY ALSO BE STORED."
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - February 25, 2016•Document ID: 10120965Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-193-16
- Date Added:
- October 27, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces a new procedure for updating the operating software used in F10 Gen1 audio / navigation systems. This new procedure eliminates the need to exchange the head unit / SD card to obtain software-related updates and operating enhancements. All 2012 to 2015 Models Equipped with FujitsuTen (F10) Generation 1 (Gen1) Audio / Navigation Systems
Associated Products (21)2015 Subaru BRZ2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru BRZ2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2014 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek2013 Subaru BRZ2013 Subaru Forester2013 Subaru Impreza2013 Subaru Legacy2013 Subaru Outback2013 Subaru WRX2013 Subaru XV CrossTrek2012 Subaru Forester2012 Subaru Impreza2012 Subaru WRX+ 1 moreAssociated Documents - February 25, 2016•Document ID: 10089804Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-193-16
- Date Added:
- January 28, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTHIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES A NEW PROCEDURE FOR UPDATING THE OPERATING SOFTWARE USED IN F10 GEN1 AUDIO / NAVIGATION SYSTEMS. THIS NEW PROCEDURE ELIMINATES THE NEED TO EXCHANGE THE HEAD UNIT / SD CARD TO OBTAIN SOFTWARE-RELATED UPDATES AND OPERATING ENHANCEMENTS. ALL 2012 TO 2015 MODELS EQUIPPED WITH FUJITSUTEN (F10) GENERATION 1 (GEN1) AUDIO / NAVIGATION SYSTEMS
Associated Products (21)2015 Subaru BRZ2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru BRZ2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2014 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek2013 Subaru BRZ2013 Subaru Forester2013 Subaru Impreza2013 Subaru Legacy2013 Subaru Outback2013 Subaru WRX2013 Subaru XV CrossTrek2012 Subaru Forester2012 Subaru Impreza2012 Subaru WRX+ 1 moreAssociated Documents - February 25, 2016•Document ID: 10086861Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-193-16
- Date Added:
- December 21, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTHIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES A NEW PROCEDURE FOR UPDATING THE OPERATING SOFTWARE USED IN F10 GEN1 AUDIO / NAVIGATION SYSTEMS. THIS NEW PROCEDURE ELIMINATES THE NEED TO EXCHANGE THE HEAD UNIT / SD CARD TO OBTAIN SOFTWARE-RELATED UPDATES AND OPERATING ENHANCEMENTS. ALL 2012 TO 2015 MODELS EQUIPPED WITH FUJITSUTEN (F10) GENERATION 1 (GEN1) AUDIO / NAVIGATION SYSTEMS
Associated Products (21)2015 Subaru BRZ2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru BRZ2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2014 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek2013 Subaru BRZ2013 Subaru Forester2013 Subaru Impreza2013 Subaru Legacy2013 Subaru Outback2013 Subaru WRX2013 Subaru XV CrossTrek2012 Subaru Forester2012 Subaru Impreza2012 Subaru WRX+ 1 moreAssociated Documents - February 24, 2016•Document ID: 10089801Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- FWR
- Date Added:
- January 28, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
Summary"DUE TO A FLASHWRITE DATABASE ERROR, WHEN SEARCHING FOR 2015 FORESTER 2.0L TURBO PACK FILES BY VEHICLE SPECIFICATION (ONLY), THE NEW CID FOR THE LATEST PAK FILES DISPLAYS INCORRECTLY AS SHOWN BELOW. THE ACTUAL NEW CID SHOULD READ AS LF61700B AS SHOWN WHEN THE SEARCH IS PERFORMED USING THE VEHICLE CID#. REGARDLESS OF HOW THE PAK FILE IS SEARCHED, THE CORRECT FILE IS APPLIED BY FLASHWRITE IN BOTH CASES. IF THE ECM IS CHECKED FOLLOWING PROGRAMMING, THE NEW CID LF61700B WILL BE FOUND AS LONG AS FLASHWRITE (RELEASE MONTH JAN 2016) IS USED FOR THIS APPLICATION. THIS DISPLAY ERROR WILL BE CORRECTED AS PART OF A FUTURE RELEASE OF SSM4/ FLASHWRITE. FIG 1- NEW CID DISPLAYS INCORRECTLY WHEN SEARCHED BY VEHICLE SPECIFICATION"
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - February 24, 2016•Document ID: 10086801Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- FWR
- Date Added:
- December 21, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
Summary"DUE TO A FLASHWRITE DATABASE ERROR, WHEN SEARCHING FOR 2015 FORESTER 2.0L TURBO PACK FILES BY VEHICLE SPECIFICATION (ONLY), THE NEW CID FOR THE LATEST PAK FILES DISPLAYS INCORRECTLY AS SHOWN BELOW. THE ACTUAL NEW CID SHOULD READ AS LF61700B AS SHOWN WHEN THE SEARCH IS PERFORMED USING THE VEHICLE CID#. REGARDLESS OF HOW THE PAK FILE IS SEARCHED, THE CORRECT FILE IS APPLIED BY FLASHWRITE IN BOTH CASES. IF THE ECM IS CHECKED FOLLOWING PROGRAMMING, THE NEW CID LF61700B WILL BE FOUND AS LONG AS FLASHWRITE (RELEASE MONTH JAN 2016) IS USED FOR THIS APPLICATION. THIS DISPLAY ERROR WILL BE CORRECTED AS PART OF A FUTURE RELEASE OF SSM4/ FLASHWRITE. FIG 1- NEW CID DISPLAYS INCORRECTLY WHEN SEARCHED BY VEHICLE SPECIFICATION"
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - February 24, 2016•Document ID: 10084143Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQW-58R
- Date Added:
- November 8, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummarySUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. HAS INITIATED A SERVICE PROGRAM TO REPROGRAM THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ON CERTAIN 2015 MODEL YEAR WRX VEHICLES AND CERTAIN 2014 AND 2015 MODEL YEAR 2.0XT FORESTER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.0 LITER TURBOCHARGED ENGINE, TO ADDRESS A POSSIBLE PRE]IGNITION ISSUE.
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