Subaru WRX Service Bulletins (2016)

429 manufacturer communications on file.

• March 10, 2020•Document ID: 10173117

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-75-13R

  Date Added:

  April 2, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin provides information regarding DTC P0606 related specifically to the determination of this code on Forester Turbo and applicable WRX models.

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  2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru WRX2013 Subaru Forester2013 Subaru WRX2012 Subaru Forester2012 Subaru WRX2011 Subaru Forester+ 19 more
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• March 4, 2020•Document ID: 10173028

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18-199-20

  Date Added:

  April 2, 2020

  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.

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  2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru Crosstrek2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru WRX2013 Subaru Crosstrek2013 Subaru Impreza2013 Subaru WRX2012 Subaru Impreza
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• February 27, 2020•Document ID: 10171934

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-205-16R

  Date Added:

  March 3, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces new reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address additional operational concerns received from the field and listed below involving an F10 Navigation and Display Audio units with 7' display.

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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 Crosstrek2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback
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• February 21, 2020•Document ID: 10171950

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-169-20

  Date Added:

  March 3, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information bulletin describes a change made to the labels applied to the push to start switches used on the models listed.

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  2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru BRZ2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru BRZ2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Impreza+ 11 more
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• February 21, 2020•Document ID: 10171926

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  03-83-20R

  Date Added:

  March 2, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of new shift forks and the corresponding sleeve and hub assembly to address isolated customer concerns of a rattling / vibration -type sound from the shift knob. The sound is primarily reported while driving in 4th gear between 1900 and 2500 rpm.

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  2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru Forester
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• February 19, 2020•Document ID: 10171930

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-199-16R

  Date Added:

  March 3, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address a group of operational concerns received from the field and listed below involving the Clarion Display Audio unit with 6.2" display.

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  2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru BRZ2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru BRZ2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru BRZ2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza+ 2 more
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• February 11, 2020•Document ID: 10171919

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  11-199-20

  Date Added:

  March 2, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Engine Control Module (ECM). The new logic will address isolated concerns of a hard start condition occurring in cold weather (+10 degrees Fahrenheit or lower) and / or high-altitude areas. When this scenario occurs, the A/F learning control values move toward lean.

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  2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru Forester
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• February 7, 2020•Document ID: 10171873

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Subarunet Annou

  Date Added:

  March 2, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Owner notification WUK-96 DIT exhaust pipe front (EPF) nut torque service campaign/voluntary emission recall.

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  2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru WRX
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• January 31, 2020•Document ID: 10171105

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-152-19R

  Date Added:

  February 5, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of new power window switch assemblies.

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  2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2018 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 Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester+ 16 more
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• January 31, 2020•Document ID: 10171101

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-167-20

  Date Added:

  February 5, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of a new stop lamp switch for the models listed above equipped with LED - type rear combination lamps.

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  2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru BRZ2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru BRZ2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru BRZ2015 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru BRZ2013 Subaru BRZ2011 Subaru Impreza2010 Subaru Impreza2009 Subaru Impreza2008 Subaru Impreza
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• January 17, 2020•Document ID: 10171089

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; AIR BAGS; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  17-17-13R

  Date Added:

  February 5, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system.

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  2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru WRX+ 33 more
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• January 10, 2020•Document ID: 10171084

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  01-168-09R

  Date Added:

  February 5, 2020

  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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  2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru BRZ2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru BRZ2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2014 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek2013 Subaru BRZ2013 Subaru Crosstrek2013 Subaru Forester2013 Subaru Legacy2013 Subaru Outback2013 Subaru WRX+ 31 more
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• December 20, 2019•Document ID: 10169893

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-190-15R

  Date Added:

  January 7, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. The exchange program policy can also be found in Sections 8.4.9 and 11.2.10 of your Claims Policies and Procedures Manual found in subarunet.

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  2016 Subaru BRZ2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru WRX
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• December 13, 2019•Document ID: 10169881

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  10-96-19

  Date Added:

  January 7, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of a new HVAC blower motor unit assemblies developed to address isolated concerns of the blower motor becoming inoperative. If this issues occurs on models with Auto A/C, the blower fan may become totally inoperative. If this issue occurs on models with Manual A/C, the blower fan may operate on high speed only. The root cause of these conditions is water intrusion into the blower motor causing rust and corrosion to develop. Over time, the blower motor may begin to draw more electrical current to operate. if that occurs, the additional draw can cause the related fuse and/ or blower resistor to fail. To address this condition, additional packing has been added to improve sealing of the blower unit case along with development of a new style cabin air filter which also in corporates improved sealing.

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  2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru Crosstrek2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2013 Subaru Crosstrek2013 Subaru Impreza2012 Subaru Impreza
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• December 9, 2019•Document ID: 10169868

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SEATS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12/275/19

  Date Added:

  January 7, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a change made to the leather front seat cushion covers to address isolated concerns of a sagging/loose fitting condition after an occupant leaves the seat as shown in the example photos below. A pattern revision was made to increase tension of the cover material and decrease the time it takes for the condition to disappear after an occupant leaves the seat.

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  2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru WRX
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• December 9, 2019•Document ID: 10169864

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-208-17R

  Date Added:

  January 7, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  "This Service Information bulletin announces availability of an enhancement to the Gracenote database included in the vehicles listed above equipped with F10 7” Navigation and 7” Display Audio head units. When the user plays a pre-recorded CD, Gracenote recognizes the disc then shows the artist and track name information along with the album cover art on the head unit display (when available). This enhancement brings the currently installed database up to date with the most recent information available. This update does not affect any album art displayed when using SXM."

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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 Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback
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• December 5, 2019•Document ID: 10169855

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WUK-96

  Date Added:

  January 7, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service campaign for certain 2015-2018 Forester 2.0L Turbo and 2016-2018 WRX models which may experience a loosening of the front exhaust pipe nuts. On certain affected vehicles, the six (6) front exhaust pipe (EPF) nuts at the cylinder heads may not have been tightened sufficiently due to variations in production. As a result, these nuts may become loose during use and cause exhaust leakage. A leak occurring at the front exhaust pipe may result in deterioration of emission performance. As a result, affected vehicle may fail to meet emission levels certified by the EPA and/or California ARB.

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  2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Forester
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• December 5, 2019•Document ID: 10169834

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Subaru Announ

  Date Added:

  January 7, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service campaign/ voluntary emissions recall for certain 2015-2018 Forester 2.0L Turbo and 2016-2018 WRX models which may experience a loosening of the fornt exhaust pip nuts.

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  2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru WRX
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• December 5, 2019•Document ID: 10169833

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Subarunet Announ

  Date Added:

  January 7, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service campaign/ voluntary emissions recall for certain 2015-2018 Forester 2.0L Turbo and 2016-2018 WRX models which may experience a loosening of the fornt exhaust pip nuts.

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  2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Forester
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• November 6, 2019•Document ID: 10168585

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-146-19R

  Date Added:

  December 2, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  "This bulletin announces a design change made to the engine wiring harness to improve resistance to moisture. A detailed illustration describing the change is supplied below."

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  2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru WRX
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