Subaru Legacy Service Bulletins (2013)
503 manufacturer communications on file.
- November 14, 2018•Document ID: 10153187Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 07-133-18
- Date Added:
- February 19, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis Service Information Bulletin announces design changes to the engine?s knock sensor which will help improve vehicle assembly line efficiency and increase durability. In some cases, the Check Engine light may illuminate and a knock sensor-related DTC set in the ECM memory: P0327, P0328, P0332 and P0333. The knock sensor for DIT engines is now utilized for NA engines to improve durability and resistance to heat.
Associated Products (38)2017 Subaru BRZ2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 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 Impreza2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru WRX+ 18 moreAssociated Documents - October 30, 2018•Document ID: 10150951Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPARKING BRAKE; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTV-81
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummarySubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling all 2010-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with a manual transmission (M/T), to replace the electronic parking brake (EPB) actuator assembly. A total of 27,175 U.S. vehicles are affected by this recall. Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission are not affected by this recall. However, they will be covered under an extended warranty. Details of the extended warranty coverage will be forthcoming.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - October 30, 2018•Document ID: 10150926Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; PARKING BRAKE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTV-81
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummarySubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling all 2010-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with a manual transmission (M/T), to replace the electronic parking brake (EPB) actuator assembly. A total of 27,175 U.S. vehicles are affected by this recall. Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission are not affected by this recall. However, they will be covered under an extended warranty. Details of the extended warranty coverage will be forthcoming.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - October 26, 2018•Document ID: 10150949Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 03-82-18
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases where the operator keeps a foot on the clutch pedal for extended periods, an increased amount of heat is generated which can cause the grease inside the bearing to deteriorate. In a case of prolonged clutch pedal application, seizure of the bearing can occur with potential damage to other related components.
Associated Products (76)2018 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 Impreza2015 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru Crosstrek2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Legacy+ 56 moreAssociated Documents - October 26, 2018•Document ID: 10150924Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 03-82-18
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases where the operator keeps a foot on the clutch pedal for extended periods, an increased amount of heat is generated which can cause the grease inside the bearing to deteriorate. In a case of prolonged clutch pedal application, seizure of the bearing can occur with potential damage to other related components.
Associated Products (76)2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru Crosstrek2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback+ 56 moreAssociated Documents - October 19, 2018•Document ID: 10150944Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 06-67-18
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis Service Information Bulletin provides additional steps to follow when diagnosing a DTC C0075: WHEEL CYLINDER PRESSURE SENSOR OUTPUT on the EyeSight equipped models listed above. The information in this bulletin is applicable when DTC C0075 is accompanied by detail codes 5090 and / or 5101. The additional diagnostics are intended to reduce unnecessary replacement of the Hydraulic Unit (H/U) Assembly.
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - October 19, 2018•Document ID: 10150919Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 06-67-18
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis Service Information Bulletin provides additional steps to follow when diagnosing a DTC C0075: WHEEL CYLINDER PRESSURE SENSOR OUTPUT on the EyeSight equipped models listed above. The information in this bulletin is applicable when DTC C0075 is accompanied by detail codes 5090 and / or 5101. The additional diagnostics are intended to reduce unnecessary replacement of the Hydraulic Unit (H/U) Assembly.
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - August 21, 2018•Document ID: 10144883Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 18-194-18
- Date Added:
- October 1, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThe 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. The tables contained within this bulletin are to be used as guides for becoming aware of the latest changes. We advise you to always refer to the STIS web site when looking for the latest Service information
Associated Products (31)2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback2014 Subaru Crosstrek2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback+ 11 moreAssociated Documents - August 1, 2018•Document ID: 10144874Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 02-177-18
- Date Added:
- October 1, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryIn conjunction with the launch of our new Remanufactured FB Engine Short Block Program, SOA would like to reinforce Core Return Policy (See Parts Policy & Procedures Manual ? Section 12.3 Core Returns ? Reman) and provide suggestions for removal and handling of the short block.
Associated Products (24)2017 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback2014 Subaru Crosstrek2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2013 Subaru Crosstrek2013 Subaru Forester2013 Subaru Impreza2013 Subaru Legacy+ 4 moreAssociated Documents - August 1, 2018•Document ID: 10144873Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ENGINE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 02-157-14R
- Date Added:
- October 1, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryAs part of our dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is initiating a program to extend the original New Car Powertrain Limited Warranty coverage for excessive engine oilconsumption on applicable vehicles to 8 years / 100,000 miles from the original warranty start date.This Warranty Extension will not cover any excessive engine oil consumption found to be a result ofany condition(s) other than those specifically described in this bulletin.This condition must be verified during an inspection and when determined necessary, an oil consumption test performed by an authorized Subaru retailer. SOA will inform vehicle owners this condition may exist via a customer letter.
Associated Products (17)2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Crosstrek2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2013 Subaru Crosstrek2013 Subaru Forester2013 Subaru Impreza2013 Subaru Legacy2013 Subaru Outback2012 Subaru Crosstrek2012 Subaru Forester2012 Subaru Impreza2011 Subaru ForesterAssociated Documents - June 11, 2018•Document ID: 10142827Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 07-131-18R
- Date Added:
- July 16, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin provides a measurement and adjustment procedure for the stop lamp switch. An improperly adjusted (or faulty) stop lamp switch can cause any of the DTCs listed to set and result in the related system?s (e. g. VDC and/or EyeSight) warning lamp to illuminate.
Associated Products (26)2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2013 Subaru Forester2013 Subaru Legacy2013 Subaru Outback2012 Subaru Forester2012 Subaru Legacy2012 Subaru Outback2011 Subaru Forester2011 Subaru Legacy+ 6 moreAssociated Documents - May 31, 2018•Document ID: 10141490Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 06-59-17R
- Date Added:
- June 18, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis Service Information bulletin announces availability of a new front brake pad shim kit to specifically address customer concerns of a squeaking or squealing sound on the models listed. The new shims incorporate a new laminated design with increased damping characteristics to eliminate vibration identified as the root cause of the sound. The new kits include shims only (NO brake pads).
Associated Products (24)2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru XV CrossTrek2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek2013 Subaru Forester2013 Subaru Impreza+ 4 moreAssociated Documents - March 13, 2018•Document ID: 10133527Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 16-107-17R
- Date Added:
- April 16, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
Summary2010-15 Legacy/ Outback 2.5L NA CVT, 2015 Legacy/ Outback 3.6L NA CVT, 2012-15 Impreza 2.0L NA CVT, 2013-15 Crosstrek 2.0L NA CVT, 2014-15 Crosstrek Hybrid CVT 2014-15 Forester 2.5L NA CVT 2014-15 Forester 2.0L Turbo CVT 2015 WRX 2.0L Turbo models only. In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Powertrain Warranty coverage for the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) on the above listed models and model years from the original five (5) years or sixty thousand (60,000) miles (whichever comes first) to ten (10) years or one-hundred thousand (100,000) miles (whichever comes first). This change is not in response to any specific condition, rather it is to provide customers with added assurance regarding the function and overall performance of their CVT. Additionally, vehicles which are more than ten (10) years old or beyond one-hundred thousand (100,000) miles at the time customer notification letters are mailed are being offered additional coverage for a period of one-year from the date of the customer notification letters. For these vehicles, retailers must contact Subaru Claims Helpline prior to claims submission at 1-866-SUBARU2 (1-866-782-2782)
Associated Products (22)2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru XV CrossTrek2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek2013 Subaru Impreza2013 Subaru Legacy2013 Subaru Outback2013 Subaru XV CrossTrek2012 Subaru Impreza2012 Subaru Legacy2012 Subaru Outback2011 Subaru Legacy2011 Subaru Outback+ 2 moreAssociated Documents - March 6, 2018•Document ID: 10133516Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 02-157-14R
- Date Added:
- April 16, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
Summary2013-14MY Legacy and Outback Models with 2.5L FB Engines, 2011-14MY Forester Models with 2.5L FB Engines, 2015 MY Forester (Manual Transmissions Only), with 2.5L FB Engines, 2012-13 MY Impreza and XV Crosstrek Models with 2.0 FB Engines, 2014-15 MY Impreza and XV Crosstrek Models (Manual Transmissions Only) with 2.0 FB Engine As part of our dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is initiating a program to extend the original New Car Powertrain Limited Warranty coverage for excessive engine oil consumption on applicable vehicles to 8 years / 100,000 miles from the original warranty start date. This Warranty Extension will not cover any excessive engine oil consumption found to be a result of any condition(s) other than those specifically described in this bulletin
Associated Products (17)2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru XV CrossTrek2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek2013 Subaru Forester2013 Subaru Impreza2013 Subaru Legacy2013 Subaru Outback2013 Subaru XV CrossTrek2012 Subaru Forester2012 Subaru Impreza2011 Subaru Forester2010 Subaru ForesterAssociated Documents - January 26, 2018•Document ID: 10130273Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 07-131-18
- Date Added:
- March 13, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin provides a measurement and adjustment procedure for the stop lamp switch. An improperly adjusted (or faulty) stop lamp switch can cause any of the DTCs listed above to set and result in the related system?s (e. g. VDC and/or EyeSight) warning lamp to illuminate.
Associated Products (27)2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek2013 Subaru Forester2013 Subaru Legacy2013 Subaru Outback2012 Subaru Forester2012 Subaru Legacy2012 Subaru Outback2011 Subaru Forester+ 7 moreAssociated Documents - December 15, 2017•Document ID: 10138778Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; AIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 17-17-13R
- Date Added:
- May 29, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryNOTE: The Airbag systems used on previous and current WRX, STI and Tribeca models are NOT equipped with EDR functionality. This Bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system. The function of the EDR is best explained using the following statements found in the vehicle Owner?s Manual: ?This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in the understanding how a vehicle?s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as: ? How various systems in your vehicle were operating; ? Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened; ? How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; ? How fast the vehicle was traveling. This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.
Associated Products (40)2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2018 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 Outback+ 20 moreAssociated Documents - November 9, 2017•Document ID: 10125885Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 16-107-17R
- Date Added:
- December 15, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryCVT MODELS ONLY. In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Powertrain Warranty coverage for the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) on the above listed models and model years from the original five (5) years or sixty thousand (60,000) miles (whichever comes first) to ten (10) years or one-hundred thousand (100,000) miles (whichever comes first). This change is not in response to any specific condition, rather it is to provide customers with added assurance regarding the function and overall performance of their CVT. Additionally, vehicles which are more than ten (10) years old or beyond one-hundred thousand (100,000) miles at the time customer notification letters are mailed are being offered additional coverage for a period of one-year from the date of the customer notification letters.
Associated Products (22)2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru XV CrossTrek2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek2013 Subaru Impreza2013 Subaru Legacy2013 Subaru Outback2013 Subaru XV CrossTrek2012 Subaru Impreza2012 Subaru Legacy2012 Subaru Outback2011 Subaru Legacy2011 Subaru Outback+ 2 moreAssociated Documents - October 5, 2017•Document ID: 10131662Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- Front Door Panel
- Date Added:
- April 2, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryFront Door Panel? UPDATE 10/5 TO: Parts Managers/Service Managers FROM: Subaru of America, Inc. DEPARTMENT: Parts & Service DATE: 10/05/2017 Please disregard the message below. The supplier has determined there was an error in the inspection process and the door panels listed below meet SIA?s specifications. All Parts Claims have been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. Due to a production issue with part numbers: 60009AJ00B9P, 01B9P, 02B9P, & 03B9P retailers are required to scrap their on-hand inventory on site. These will not be returned to the RDCs. All claims were entered for the retailers based on their PartsEye inventory. They do require a DPSM approval. Replacement inventory should be available in 1-2 weeks. Please contact your RDC Admin or the PICs with any discrepancies in the claim quantity.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - October 4, 2017•Document ID: 10131661Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- Front Door Panel
- Date Added:
- April 2, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryDue to a production issue with part numbers: 60009AJ00B9P, 01B9P, 02B9P, & 03B9P retailers are required to scrap their on-hand inventory on site. These will not be returned to the RDCs. All claims were entered for the retailers based on their PartsEye inventory. They do require a DPSM approval. Replacement inventory should be available in 1-2 weeks. Please contact your RDC Admin or the PICs with any discrepancies in the claim quantity.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - September 11, 2017•Document ID: 10131632Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 02-170-17
- Date Added:
- April 2, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces part information for new Active Valve Control System (AVCS) oil control solenoid valves (OCV) which contain a redesigned internal oil seal. The new seal will eliminate potential oil seepage into the wire harness connector portion of the valve. If oil seeps into the connector, over time, the Check Engine lamp may illuminate and set various AVCS-related DTCs.
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