Subaru Legacy Service Bulletins

2,189 manufacturer communications on file.

• January 4, 2022•Document ID: 10207171

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-246-19R

  Date Added:

  February 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs on the 2020-22 Legacy and Outback.

  Associated Products (7)

  2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
  Associated Documents

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• January 3, 2022•Document ID: 10207169

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-234-18R

  Date Added:

  February 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 (8)

  2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX
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• January 3, 2022•Document ID: 10207167

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-249-19R

  Date Added:

  February 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 (8)

  2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru WRX
  Associated Documents

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• January 3, 2022•Document ID: 10207168

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-272-20R

  Date Added:

  February 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 (8)

  2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru BRZ2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru WRX
  Associated Documents

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• January 2, 2022•Document ID: 10207172

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:SUMP/TANK:DRAIN PLUG

  Mfr Comm. #:

  02-189-22

  Date Added:

  February 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin announces design changes to the engine oil and CVT fluid drain plugs.

  Associated Products (73)

  2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy+ 53 more
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• January 2, 2022•Document ID: 10207166

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-283-21R

  Date Added:

  February 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)

  2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru WRX2022 Subaru XV CrossTrek
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• December 29, 2021•Document ID: 10205931

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-246-19R

  Date Added:

  January 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs on the 2020-22 Legacy and Outback.

  Associated Products (6)

  2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10205931-0001.pdf↗
• December 29, 2021•Document ID: 10205930

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-251-19R

  Date Added:

  January 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

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

  Associated Products (21)

  2022 Subaru Ascent2022 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 Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester+ 1 more
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• December 28, 2021•Document ID: 10205929

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-289-21

  Date Added:

  January 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces additional information for the Subaru STARLINK® Owner’s Manual for models equipped with Denso CP1 Gen 4 systems.

  Associated Products (8)

  2022 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru WRX2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
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• December 15, 2021•Document ID: 10205924

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-240-19R

  Date Added:

  January 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

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

  Associated Products (29)

  2022 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 Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Crosstrek+ 9 more
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• December 10, 2021•Document ID: 10205920

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announ

  Date Added:

  January 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a new safety and emissions recall for certain 2019 - 2020 model year Ascent vehicles, 2020 model year turbo Legacy vehicles, and 2020 model year turbo Outback vehicles in which the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) chain may slip and/or break.

  Associated Products (4)

  2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Ascent
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10205920-0001.pdf↗
• December 9, 2021•Document ID: 10205906

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WRG-21R

  Date Added:

  January 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a new safety recall for certain 2019-2020 MY Ascent, 2018-2019 MY BRZ, 2018 MY Forester (Turbo), 2018-2020 MY Impreza, 2018-2020 MY Legacy, 2018-2020 MY Outback, and 2018-2019 MY WRX vehicles in which the fuel pump may become inoperative.

  Associated Products (15)

  2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru WRX
  Associated Documents

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• December 8, 2021•Document ID: 10205915

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-255-19R

  Date Added:

  January 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Map Data Update Procedure for Harman Gen 3.1 Navigation Equipped Head Units.

  Associated Products (26)

  2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru WRX2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru BRZ2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ+ 6 more
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• December 6, 2021•Document ID: 10205913

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-236-18R

  Date Added:

  January 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  The following information addresses reprogramming file availability and a software update installation procedure to provide optimization to the new Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and Navigation head units.

  Associated Products (26)

  2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru WRX2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru BRZ2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ+ 6 more
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• December 2, 2021•Document ID: 10205910

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-83-21

  Date Added:

  January 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces design change to the water pump assembly.

  Associated Products (17)

  2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru Outback2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2013 Subaru Legacy2013 Subaru Outback2012 Subaru B9 Tribeca2012 Subaru Legacy2012 Subaru Outback2011 Subaru Legacy2011 Subaru Outback2010 Subaru Legacy2010 Subaru Outback
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• November 15, 2021•Document ID: 10203904

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-112-18R

  Date Added:

  December 3, 2021

  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.

  Associated Products (30)

  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 Outback2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester+ 10 more
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• November 10, 2021•Document ID: 10203897

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WRG-21

  Date Added:

  December 3, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a new safety recall for certain 2019-2020 MY Ascent, 2018-2019 MY BRZ, 2018 MY Forester (Turbo), 2018-2020 MY Impreza, 2018-2020 MY Legacy, 2018-2020 MY Outback, and 2018-2019 MY WRX vehicles in which the fuel pump may become inoperative.

  Associated Products (16)

  2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru WRX
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10203897-0001.pdf↗
• November 2, 2021•Document ID: 10203864

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-257-19R

  Date Added:

  December 3, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides insight in response to both customer and retailer feedback resulting from the use of OBD-II port connected devices.

  Associated Products (16)

  2022 Subaru Impreza2022 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 Impreza
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10203864-0001.pdf↗
• October 28, 2021•Document ID: 10202841

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-251-19R

  Date Added:

  November 2, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

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

  Associated Products (20)

  2022 Subaru Ascent2022 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 Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10202841-0001.pdf↗
• October 27, 2021•Document ID: 10202842

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SEATS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-228-21

  Date Added:

  November 2, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides a service procedure to address customer concerns of a “squeaking” -type sound from the front seat(s).

  Associated Products (10)

  2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback
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