Subaru Legacy Service Bulletins

2,189 manufacturer communications on file.

• May 18, 2021•Document ID: 10194847

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  02-186-21

  Date Added:

  June 3, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin outlines changes in the service procedure for scavenge pump assembly installation.

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  2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Ascent
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• May 14, 2021•Document ID: 10194843

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; AIR BAGS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WQR-53R

  Date Added:

  June 3, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Takata Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Replacement.

  Associated Products (16)

  2008 Subaru Legacy2008 Subaru Outback2007 Subaru Legacy2007 Subaru Outback2006 Subaru Legacy2006 Subaru Outback2005 Subaru Impreza2005 Subaru Legacy2005 Subaru Outback2005 Subaru WRX2004 Subaru Impreza2004 Subaru Legacy2004 Subaru Outback2004 Subaru WRX2003 Subaru Legacy2003 Subaru Outback
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• May 13, 2021•Document ID: 10194832

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-176-20R

  Date Added:

  June 2, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of DMS reprogramming files to address the following DTCs: B118B, B11E5, B11E6 when they appear in memory all at the same time as a group.

  Associated Products (4)

  2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Forester
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• May 4, 2021•Document ID: 10194824

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-246-19R

  Date Added:

  June 2, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

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

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  2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
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• May 3, 2021•Document ID: 10194823

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18-206-21

  Date Added:

  June 2, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) web site.

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  2021 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 Outback2013 Subaru Legacy2013 Subaru Outback2012 Subaru Legacy2012 Subaru Outback+ 2 more
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• April 27, 2021•Document ID: 10191664

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  WHEELS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  05-85-21R

  Date Added:

  May 5, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a design change made to the TPMS valve assemblies.

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  2021 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 Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Impreza+ 9 more
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• April 21, 2021•Document ID: 10191591

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-282-21R

  Date Added:

  May 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides additional procedures and a detailed flow chart to use when diagnosing customer concerns regarding operation of the STARLINK RES feature.

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  2021 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 Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza+ 3 more
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• April 16, 2021•Document ID: 10191568

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-272-20R

  Date Added:

  May 4, 2021

  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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  2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru WRX
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• April 13, 2021•Document ID: 10191573

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-280-21R

  Date Added:

  May 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Vehicles equipped with manual transmission and push-button start will follow DCM replacement procedure as outlined in TSB 15-279-21: Gen1 Telematics DCM Replacement for 3G Sunset which is applicable to manual transmission vehicles with push-button start ONLY.

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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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• April 13, 2021•Document ID: 10191563

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  02-157-14R

  Date Added:

  May 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  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.

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  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 Forester2012 Subaru Impreza2011 Subaru Forester
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• April 9, 2021•Document ID: 10191586

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-240-19R

  Date Added:

  May 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

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

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  2021 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 Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Impreza+ 3 more
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• April 5, 2021•Document ID: 10191574

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WRI-20R

  Date Added:

  May 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a Service Program for certain 2020-2021 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles to update the Cockpit Control Module (CCM) software to the latest version.

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  2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
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• March 29, 2021•Document ID: 10189608

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-317-21

  Date Added:

  April 2, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a change to the mat located in the inside tray of the center console box lid to address concerns of shrinking and deformation.

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  2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
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• March 25, 2021•Document ID: 10189606

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-280-21R

  Date Added:

  April 2, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Gen1 Telematics Reprogramming for 3G Sunset.

  Associated Products (17)

  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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• March 24, 2021•Document ID: 10189677

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-259-20R

  Date Added:

  April 2, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides helpful tips to use when diagnosing customer concerns which may arise when operating the new-generation Denso CP1 Multimedia Navigation (AVN) & Display Audio (DA) systems.

  Associated Products (2)

  2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
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• March 15, 2021•Document ID: 10189671

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WQZ-61R

  Date Added:

  April 2, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service program for certain 2016 model year Forester, Impreza, Crosstrek, Legacy, and Outback vehicles equipped with Telematics (STARLINK). Subaru has determined that vehicles affected by this Service Program require reprogramming of the Telematics System Data Communications Module (DCM).

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  2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback
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• March 10, 2021•Document ID: 10189666

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE; STEERING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-315-21

  Date Added:

  April 2, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a design change made to the steering column cover in response to customer concerns of a rubbing -type sound heard when turning the steering wheel.

  Associated Products (2)

  2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
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• February 26, 2021•Document ID: 10188205

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-314-21

  Date Added:

  March 5, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of new weatherstrips designed to eliminate a squeaking / chirp-type sound heard when closing the front doors.

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  2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
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• February 26, 2021•Document ID: 10188204

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-313-21

  Date Added:

  March 5, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces changes made to the rear door weatherstrip to optimize their water sealing performance.

  Associated Products (4)

  2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
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• February 26, 2021•Document ID: 10188201

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  05-84-21

  Date Added:

  March 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of new front wheel hub assemblies incorporating bearing surfaces having increased resistance to imperfections resulting from shock loads.

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  2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback+ 5 more
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