Subaru Impreza Service Bulletins (2018)

528 manufacturer communications on file.

• March 12, 2024•Document ID: 10252448

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-317-24R

  Date Added:

  April 2, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru has extended the Data Communication Module (DCM) warranty from 3 years 36,000mi to 8 years or 100,000mi. In rare cases, customers may experience a dead battery as a result of the DCM continually trying to access the 3G network.

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• February 28, 2024•Document ID: 10251116

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Subaru notice to

  Date Added:

  March 4, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This letter provides information regarding the warranty extension for the Telematics Data Communications Module (DCM).

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  2018 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 Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback
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• February 28, 2024•Document ID: 10251114

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announ

  Date Added:

  March 4, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This announcement provides information in regard to the extension of the basic new car limited warranty for the Telematics Data Communication Module (DCM). This coverage will apply to the vehicles listed for vehicles sold or leased in the United States.

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  2018 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 Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback
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• February 27, 2024•Document ID: 10251111

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-317-24

  Date Added:

  March 4, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is extending the Data Communication Module (DCM) warranty from three years (36 months or 36K miles) to eight years (96 months or 100K miles), whichever comes first. This extension is in light of the rare cases of dead batteries experienced by customers.Â

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  2018 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 Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback
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• February 27, 2024•Document ID: 10251108

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-316-24

  Date Added:

  March 4, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides procedures required for reprogramming the Data Communication Module (DCM) in Gen 1 Subaru vehicles due to sunsetting of the 3G network.

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  2018 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 Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback
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• January 22, 2024•Document ID: 10249614

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-81-21R

  Date Added:

  February 2, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces design changes made to the fuel injector assembly in response to the DTCs listed.

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  2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Impreza
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• November 15, 2023•Document ID: 10246109

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18-232-23

  Date Added:

  December 5, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin announces the revised break-in procedure for the A/C compressor.

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• November 13, 2023•Document ID: 10246104

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-211-17R

  Date Added:

  December 5, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  The following information addresses reprogramming file availability and a software update installation procedure to provide optimization to the Harman Gen 3 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models as listed.

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  2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru Impreza
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• November 7, 2023•Document ID: 10246083

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-110-23R

  Date Added:

  December 5, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin announces diagnostic service procedures to be followed when DTC P0420 (Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1) is detected by the Engine Control Module (ECM).

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  2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru WRX2022 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 WRX2020 Subaru Ascent+ 24 more
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• October 9, 2023•Document ID: 10244906

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-110-23

  Date Added:

  November 6, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin announces diagnostic service procedures to be followed when DTC P0420 (Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1) is detected by the Engine Control Module (ECM). If DTC P0420 is found to be stored in the ECM, follow the diagnostic procedures outlined below.

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• September 11, 2023•Document ID: 10243372

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18-231-23

  Date Added:

  October 2, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin announces additional information regarding error codes 1403- 1407 encountered when attempting an adjustment/calibration of the EyeSight® system after body repair procedures have been performed.

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  2023 Subaru BRZ2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza+ 31 more
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• August 31, 2023•Document ID: 10241845

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-221-23

  Date Added:

  September 5, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the repair procedures when corrosion is encountered within the instrument panel wiring harness and the rear wiring harness connectors.

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  2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru WRX2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Impreza
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• August 14, 2023•Document ID: 10241822

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-112-18R

  Date Added:

  September 5, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a design change to the CVT select lever (shifter) mechanism in response to isolated customer concerns of not being able to remove the key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in Park.

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• August 14, 2023•Document ID: 10241826

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-321-21R

  Date Added:

  September 5, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a design change made to the cowl panel.

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• August 1, 2023•Document ID: 10241801

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

  Mfr Comm. #:

  01-168-09R

  Date Added:

  September 5, 2023

  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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• July 13, 2023•Document ID: 10240113

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-285-21R

  Date Added:

  August 2, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin provides reference tables and photos to use for determining the infotainment head unit supplier and generation.

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• July 11, 2023•Document ID: 10240110

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-249-23R

  Date Added:

  August 2, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the recommended cleaning procedures to followed when encountering vehicles with long time exposure to pollen on painted surfaces on vehicles imported from Japan. This bulletin does not apply to SIA built vehicles.

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• June 29, 2023•Document ID: 10238470

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-240-19R

  Date Added:

  July 3, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

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

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  2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy+ 12 more
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• June 29, 2023•Document ID: 10238465

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  02-131-12R

  Date Added:

  July 3, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  The purpose of this Bulletin is to provide procedures for the diagnosis and repair of oil seepage which may be coming from the timing chain cover, front camshaft cap, camshaft carrier and / or upper oil pan.

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• June 28, 2023•Document ID: 10238460

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-312-23R

  Date Added:

  July 3, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces repair procedures to be used when diagnosing dark current draw (parasitic draw) on vehicles equipped with Gen 1 Data Control Modules.

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