Subaru Outback Service Bulletins (2021)

488 manufacturer communications on file.

• June 1, 2021•Document ID: 10198741

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  02-187-21

  Date Added:

  July 2, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin outlines changes in the service procedure for engine oil pressure inspection.

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  2022 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester+ 40 more
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• May 21, 2021•Document ID: 10194830

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-74-21R

  Date Added:

  June 2, 2021

  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.

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  2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru Crosstrek+ 12 more
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• May 18, 2021•Document ID: 10194847

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  02-186-21

  Date Added:

  June 3, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin outlines changes in the service procedure for scavenge pump assembly installation.

  Associated Products (7)

  2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Ascent
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• May 4, 2021•Document ID: 10194824

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-246-19R

  Date Added:

  June 2, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs.

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  2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
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• May 3, 2021•Document ID: 10194823

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18-206-21

  Date Added:

  June 2, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) web site.

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• April 27, 2021•Document ID: 10191664

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  WHEELS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  05-85-21R

  Date Added:

  May 5, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a design change made to the TPMS valve assemblies.

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  2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Impreza+ 9 more
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• April 21, 2021•Document ID: 10191591

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-282-21R

  Date Added:

  May 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides additional procedures and a detailed flow chart to use when diagnosing customer concerns regarding operation of the STARLINK RES feature.

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  2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza+ 3 more
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• April 16, 2021•Document ID: 10191568

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-272-20R

  Date Added:

  May 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

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

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  2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru WRX
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• April 9, 2021•Document ID: 10191586

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-240-19R

  Date Added:

  May 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of new audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic designed to optimize efficiency.

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  2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Impreza+ 3 more
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• April 8, 2021•Document ID: 10191584

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-318-21

  Date Added:

  May 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin outlines a design change to the rear bumper reflex reflectors made to enhance retention into the bumper cover.

  Associated Products (4)

  2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru Outback
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• April 5, 2021•Document ID: 10191574

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WRI-20R

  Date Added:

  May 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a Service Program for certain 2020-2021 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles to update the Cockpit Control Module (CCM) software to the latest version.

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  2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
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• March 29, 2021•Document ID: 10189608

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-317-21

  Date Added:

  April 2, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a change to the mat located in the inside tray of the center console box lid to address concerns of shrinking and deformation.

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  2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
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• February 26, 2021•Document ID: 10188205

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-314-21

  Date Added:

  March 5, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of new weatherstrips designed to eliminate a squeaking / chirp-type sound heard when closing the front doors.

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  2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
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• February 26, 2021•Document ID: 10188204

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-313-21

  Date Added:

  March 5, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces changes made to the rear door weatherstrip to optimize their water sealing performance.

  Associated Products (4)

  2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
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• February 26, 2021•Document ID: 10188201

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  05-84-21

  Date Added:

  March 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of new front wheel hub assemblies incorporating bearing surfaces having increased resistance to imperfections resulting from shock loads.

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  2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback+ 5 more
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• February 25, 2021•Document ID: 10188197

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:120/240 VAC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:GFCI/AFCI

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-277-21

  Date Added:

  March 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides the procedure which must be followed to properly register the Map Update Request Code assigned to the exchange CCU with the Subaru Map Update web portal.

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  2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
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• February 23, 2021•Document ID: 10188160

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-132-20R

  Date Added:

  March 4, 2021

  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.

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  2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Impreza+ 3 more
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• February 17, 2021•Document ID: 10188183

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  14-27-21

  Date Added:

  March 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the upcoming issuance to all retailers of an essential tool update kit for the Engine Support Assembly Kit #J-50135-A.

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  2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Impreza
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• February 15, 2021•Document ID: 10188176

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WRI-20R

  Date Added:

  March 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a Service Program for certain 2020-2021 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles to update the Cockpit Control Module (CCM) software to the latest version.

  Associated Products (4)

  2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
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• February 5, 2021•Document ID: 10188168

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-240-19R

  Date Added:

  March 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of new Harman audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic designed to optimize efficiency.

  Associated Products (23)

  2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Impreza+ 3 more
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