Subaru WRX Service Bulletins (2017)

413 manufacturer communications on file.

• May 26, 2020•Document ID: 10176028

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

  Mfr Comm. #:

  06-76-20

  Date Added:

  June 2, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This service Information bulletin provides precautions to follow when servicing the Brembo brake calipers utilized on the models listed. Because of their aluminum construction, it is critcal to take extra care when servicing.

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  2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru BRZ2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru BRZ2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru BRZ2015 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru BRZ2014 Subaru WRX2013 Subaru BRZ2013 Subaru WRX2012 Subaru WRX2011 Subaru WRX2010 Subaru WRX2009 Subaru WRX+ 5 more
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• May 18, 2020•Document ID: 10176022

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; SEATS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-290-20

  Date Added:

  June 2, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin announces a design change made to the front seat backrest cover trim material on the models listed. The new material has enhanced wear resistance, especially in the side bolster area which may show wear over time from getting in and out of the seat.

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  2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru WRX
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• May 5, 2020•Document ID: 10175977

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL; SEATS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-288-20

  Date Added:

  June 2, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a design change made to the Slide Rail components of the left and right front power seat frame / track assemblies used on the models listed.

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  2020 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza+ 8 more
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• May 4, 2020•Document ID: 10175969

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-208-17R

  Date Added:

  June 2, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This service information bulletin announces availability of an enhancenment to the Gracenote database included in the vehicles listed equipped with F10 7" Navigation and 7" display audio head units.

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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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• April 30, 2020•Document ID: 10174537

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-195-16R

  Date Added:

  May 4, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This service information bulletin provides important information regarding diagnosis and replacement (when applicable) of the STARLINK Telematics Data Communication Module (DCM). All models with STARLINK Telematics System.

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  2020 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 Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza+ 11 more
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• April 30, 2020•Document ID: 10174543

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  01-181-20

  Date Added:

  May 4, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  All Models (Vehicle Cleaning- COVID-19Best Practices)

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  2021 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 Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester+ 147 more
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• March 27, 2020•Document ID: 10173193

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Subarunet Announ

  Date Added:

  April 3, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

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

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  2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Forester
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• March 26, 2020•Document ID: 10173189

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WUK-96R

  Date Added:

  April 3, 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.

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  2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Forester
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• March 26, 2020•Document ID: 10173186

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-174-20

  Date Added:

  April 3, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This service bulletin provides details of a correction to the diagnostic procedure for DTC B2350- REAR RADAR COMMUNICATION ERROR on the models listed.

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  2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Crosstrek+ 5 more
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• March 24, 2020•Document ID: 10173180

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-284-20

  Date Added:

  April 3, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of new interior door handles which will address isolated concerns of the chrome finish peeling.

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  2017 Subaru BRZ2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru BRZ2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru BRZ2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru WRX
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• March 19, 2020•Document ID: 10173127

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  17-17-13R

  Date Added:

  April 2, 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 Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza+ 36 more
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• 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 12, 2020•Document ID: 10171922

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-204-16R

  Date Added:

  March 2, 2020

  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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  2017 Subaru BRZ2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru WRX
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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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