Subaru WRX Service Bulletins

349 manufacturer communications on file.

• February 3, 2025•Document ID: 11014845

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SUSPENSION

  Mfr Comm. #:

  05-92-25

  Date Added:

  March 4, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the design change made to the front lower control arms developed to address cases of a click or cracking type sound heard when moving forward or backward at low speed with the steering wheel fully turned position.

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  2024 Subaru WRX2023 Subaru WRX2022 Subaru WRX
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• January 31, 2025•Document ID: 11013551

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-151-24R

  Date Added:

  February 4, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides guidance when diagnosing chain slip, judder, shudder, and hesitation concerns on the TR690 model CVT transmissions used in the models listed.

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• January 31, 2025•Document ID: 11013530

  Other
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Subarunet Announcement

  Date Added:

  February 4, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This announcement is in regard to special service tool shipment will be shipped directly to the Subar retailers during February.

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• January 29, 2025•Document ID: 11013547

  Other
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Subarunet Announcement

  Date Added:

  February 4, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  As part of Subaru's dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is announcing a Warranty Extension of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage for the CP1 & Gen 3.1 Infotainment head units for the models listed.

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• January 29, 2025•Document ID: 11013535

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-322-25

  Date Added:

  February 4, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin gives information on extended New Car Limited Warranty for CP1 and Gen 3.1 Head Units.

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  2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru WRX2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru WRX2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru WRX
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• January 28, 2025•Document ID: 11013525

  Other
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  RC5 Head Unit OTA

  Date Added:

  February 4, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  A head unit OTA will be available via cellular network for Mid and High Grade CP1.5 head units.

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• January 24, 2025•Document ID: 11013514

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-321-24R

  Date Added:

  February 4, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  "This bulletin announces the design change made to the Center Information Display (CID) assemblies developed to address the following symptoms. 1. Illumination malfunction of the adjustment knobs and/or buttons (no illumination or flash/ flicker). 2. False response when adjusting the blower speed (touch sensing alignment). "

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• January 18, 2025•Document ID: 11013519

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-305-22R

  Date Added:

  February 4, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  The following information announces reprogramming file availability and provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models listed.

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• January 17, 2025•Document ID: 11013512

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  11-205-25

  Date Added:

  February 4, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the repair procedures to be followed when DTC P1449 (EVAP System Clog Detected) is detected by the Engine Control Module (ECM).

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• January 7, 2025•Document ID: 11013492

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-301-22R

  Date Added:

  February 3, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  The bulletin announces reprogramming file availability and provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 4 Denso CP1 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models listed.

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  2023 Subaru WRX2022 Subaru WRX
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• December 30, 2024•Document ID: 11012268

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-246-19R

  Date Added:

  January 3, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs on the models listed.

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• December 19, 2024•Document ID: 11012265

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM; ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  02-193-24

  Date Added:

  January 3, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for removing accumulated carbon deposits from fuel injectors and internal engine components (e.g. intake valves and / or manifold, and combustion chambers).

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• December 13, 2024•Document ID: 11012260

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-59-07R

  Date Added:

  January 3, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin is for information purposes only.The bulletin adresses design changes of the headlamps and rear combination lamps, where moisture and or condensation may develop on the inside of the lamp lenses.

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• December 4, 2024•Document ID: 11012257

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-151-24R

  Date Added:

  January 3, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides guidance when diagnosing chain slip, judder, shudder, and hesitation concerns on the TR690 model CVT transmissions used in the models listed.

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  2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru WRX2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru WRX2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru WRX2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback
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• December 3, 2024•Document ID: 11012253

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-150-24R

  Date Added:

  January 3, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  "This bulletin announces availability of new reprogramming files developed to address the two symptoms described below: SYMPTOM 1: A jerk or judder sensation felt from the powertrain during braking with the air conditioning on. SYPMTOM 2: A shudder is felt from the powertrain along with a screeching type of sound. NOTE: Both of these symptoms are not related with a fault code. The new files contain enhanced software optimizing input clutch application along with enhanced hydraulic pressure control during braking/deceleration."

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• November 27, 2024•Document ID: 11010937

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-301-22R

  Date Added:

  December 3, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  The bulletin announces reprogramming file availability and provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 4 Denso CP1 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models listed.

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  2023 Subaru WRX2022 Subaru WRX
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• November 22, 2024•Document ID: 11010932

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-150-24R

  Date Added:

  December 3, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  "This bulletin announces availability of new reprogramming files developed to address the two symptoms described below: SYMPTOM 1: A jerk or judder sensation felt from the powertrain during braking with the air conditioning on. SYPMTOM 2: A shudder is felt from the powertrain along with a screeching type of sound. NOTE: Both of these symptoms are not related with a fault code."

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• November 14, 2024•Document ID: 11010925

  Other
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announcement

  Date Added:

  December 3, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This annocement is to inform dealers to the Gen 3.1 Head Unit OTA will be available via Wi-Fi. The update will take place in multiple batches with the first beginneing November 15th and the last being Decemeber 3rd. This update is for approximatelt 714,000 VINs.

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• November 8, 2024•Document ID: 11010919

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-236-18R

  Date Added:

  December 2, 2024

  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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• November 7, 2024•Document ID: 11010914

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-270-20R

  Date Added:

  December 2, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides instruction for use of a new reprogramming procedure to optimize the Denso Gen 4 Audio and Navigation system utilized in the models listed.

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