Subaru Legacy Service Bulletins (2023)

323 manufacturer communications on file.

• December 9, 2022•Document ID: 10228780

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-302-22R

  Date Added:

  January 5, 2023

  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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  2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru BRZ2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru Solterra2023 Subaru WRX2023 Subaru XV CrossTrek
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• December 3, 2022•Document ID: 10228777

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-213-22R

  Date Added:

  January 5, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a new Genuine Subaru Replacement battery for use in applications where the current SOA821B700 battery is specified.

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  2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
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• November 30, 2022•Document ID: 10226876

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-305-22

  Date Added:

  December 2, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  The following information announces reprogramming file availability and provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 4 Denso CP1.5 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models listed.

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  2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback
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• November 30, 2022•Document ID: 10226858

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-213-22R

  Date Added:

  December 2, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a new Genuine Subaru Replacement battery for use in applications where the current SOA821B700 battery is specified.

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  2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
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• November 21, 2022•Document ID: 10226869

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announ

  Date Added:

  December 2, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a service program for certain 2023 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with STARLINK In-Vehicle Technology. (WRI-22)

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  2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback
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• November 17, 2022•Document ID: 10226904

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-132-20R

  Date Added:

  December 2, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This 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 used in the models listed.

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  2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2022 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 Crosstrek+ 15 more
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• November 17, 2022•Document ID: 10226863

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-240-19R

  Date Added:

  December 2, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

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

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  2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2022 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 Crosstrek+ 15 more
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• October 19, 2022•Document ID: 10225770

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WRI-22

  Date Added:

  November 3, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating this service program for certain 2023 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with STARLINK® InVehicle Technology.

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  2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback
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• October 18, 2022•Document ID: 10225766

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-251-19R

  Date Added:

  November 3, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16.

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  2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2022 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 Forester+ 7 more
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• October 14, 2022•Document ID: 10225764

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SOA Fixed Operat

  Date Added:

  November 3, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This is to provide both new and updated information on the 2023 Legacy and 2023 Outback Warranty Compliance Campaign notice that was posted to Subarunet on September 26 and the initial Service Campaign notice WRI-22 posted on October 12.

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  2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback
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• October 13, 2022•Document ID: 10225758

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announ

  Date Added:

  November 3, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service program for certain 2023 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with STARLINK In-Vehicle Technology.

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  2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback
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• October 12, 2022•Document ID: 10225762

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-246-19R

  Date Added:

  November 3, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

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

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  2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru BRZ2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru WRX2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
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• October 12, 2022•Document ID: 10225757

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SOA Fixed Operat

  Date Added:

  November 3, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  2023 Legacy / 2023 Outback DCM Unit Service Campaign WRI-22. An update on the 2023 Legacy and 2023 Outback Warranty Compliance Campaign notice that was posted to Subarunet on September 26.

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  2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback
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• September 27, 2022•Document ID: 10222365

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-302-22R

  Date Added:

  October 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

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

  Associated Products (9)

  2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru BRZ2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru Solterra2023 Subaru XV CrossTrek
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• July 17, 2014•Document ID: 10232535

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  0116809R

  Date Added:

  March 6, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Replacement Key and Immobilizer Info

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  2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru BRZ2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru Solterra2023 Subaru WRX2023 Subaru XV CrossTrek2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru WRX2022 Subaru XV CrossTrek2021 Subaru Ascent+ 142 more
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• May 20, 2014•Document ID: 10234841

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; AIR BAGS; UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  171713R

  Date Added:

  April 24, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Event Data Recorder (EDR) Function of Airbag Module

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  2023 Subaru BRZ2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru WRX2023 Subaru XV CrossTrek2022 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru WRX2022 Subaru XV CrossTrek2021 Subaru BRZ2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru WRX+ 52 more
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• March 7, 2014•Document ID: 10232894

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION: OIL COOLER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Announcements-2

  Date Added:

  March 13, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Effective with all 2015 model year cars and forward, the oil change interval is changing to 6,000 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first.

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  2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru BRZ2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru Solterra2023 Subaru WRX2023 Subaru XV CrossTrek2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru WRX2022 Subaru XV CrossTrek2021 Subaru Ascent+ 54 more
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• August 5, 2013•Document ID: 10232549

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  064312R

  Date Added:

  March 6, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) Device Mounting Guidelines

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  2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback+ 1 more
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• August 5, 2013•Document ID: 10232550

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

  Mfr Comm. #:

  1213712R

  Date Added:

  March 6, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  EyeSight Acceptable Windshield Repair Areas

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  2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback+ 2 more
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• May 22, 2013•Document ID: 10234845

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

  Mfr Comm. #:

  1212711R

  Date Added:

  April 24, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  If you encounter a customer complaint of a white residue build up on the rear door partition glass or interior molding, it may be crystallized salt.

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  2023 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Legacy2013 Subaru Legacy2012 Subaru Legacy2011 Subaru Legacy2010 Subaru Legacy
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