Subaru Legacy Service Bulletins

2,189 manufacturer communications on file.

• February 1, 2021•Document ID: 10187307

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

  Mfr Comm. #:

  06-59-17R

  Date Added:

  February 18, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This 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 above.

  Associated Products (24)

  2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru Crosstrek2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2013 Subaru Crosstrek2013 Subaru Forester+ 4 more
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• February 1, 2021•Document ID: 10187305

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

  Mfr Comm. #:

  01-168-09r

  Date Added:

  February 18, 2021

  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.

  Associated Products (17)

  2014 Subaru WRX2013 Subaru WRX2012 Subaru WRX2011 Subaru Impreza2011 Subaru WRX2010 Subaru Impreza2010 Subaru WRX2009 Subaru Impreza2009 Subaru WRX2008 Subaru Impreza2008 Subaru WRX2007 Subaru Legacy2007 Subaru Outback2006 Subaru Legacy2006 Subaru Outback2005 Subaru Legacy2005 Subaru Outback
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• February 1, 2021•Document ID: 10187315

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  14-22-16R

  Date Added:

  February 18, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.

  Associated Products (173)

  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+ 153 more
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• January 28, 2021•Document ID: 10186436

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-184-20R

  Date Added:

  February 1, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a design change made to the power window main switches.

  Associated Products (13)

  2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Impreza
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• January 27, 2021•Document ID: 10186430

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  VISIBILITY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Subarunet Announ

  Date Added:

  February 1, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Windshield Extension parameter changes

  Associated Products (4)

  2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback
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• January 26, 2021•Document ID: 10186419

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  02-157-14R

  Date Added:

  February 1, 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.

  Associated Products (12)

  2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Crosstrek2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2013 Subaru Crosstrek2013 Subaru Forester2013 Subaru Legacy2013 Subaru Outback2012 Subaru Forester2011 Subaru Forester
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• January 26, 2021•Document ID: 10186418

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-128-20R

  Date Added:

  February 1, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of a new transmission harness for use when diagnosis of DTC P0842 -TRANSMISSION FLUID PRESSURE SENSOR / SWITCH “A” CIRCUIT LOW determines the sensor itself is OK but the transmission wiring harness is NG.

  Associated Products (4)

  2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Ascent
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• January 26, 2021•Document ID: 10186399

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SEATS; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-308-21

  Date Added:

  February 1, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a design change made to the front seat hinge bolts.

  Associated Products (24)

  2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru Crosstrek2014 Subaru Forester+ 4 more
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• January 21, 2021•Document ID: 10186296

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WRH-20R

  Date Added:

  February 1, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2020 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles in which a firmware-over-the-air (FOTA) update to the Cockpit Control Module (CCM) software may have timed out during the update.

  Associated Products (2)

  2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
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• January 21, 2021•Document ID: 10186410

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WRI-20R

  Date Added:

  February 1, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. 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.

  Associated Products (4)

  2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
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• January 18, 2021•Document ID: 10186416

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-132-20R

  Date Added:

  February 1, 2021

  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.

  Associated Products (23)

  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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• January 15, 2021•Document ID: 10186382

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-182-20R

  Date Added:

  February 1, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides details regarding the cause of a whining-type sound customers may have concern about when operating their power door locks (lock and/or unlock).

  Associated Products (7)

  2020 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback
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• January 14, 2021•Document ID: 10186393

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Subarunet Announ

  Date Added:

  February 1, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2020 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles in which a firmware-over-the-air (FOTA) update to the Cockpit Control Module (CCM) software may have timed out during the update.

  Associated Products (2)

  2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
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• January 14, 2021•Document ID: 10186426

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-257-19R

  Date Added:

  February 1, 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 (13)

  2021 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
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• January 14, 2021•Document ID: 10186397

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Subarunet Announ

  Date Added:

  February 1, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

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

  Associated Products (4)

  2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
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• January 14, 2021•Document ID: 10186391

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-219-18R

  Date Added:

  February 1, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides information related to error code 202 and/or 204 generated during the Gen 2 Telematics subscription process. This bulletin is applicable to all 2019-2021MY vehicles equipped with a Gen. 2 Telematics System.

  Associated Products (23)

  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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• January 14, 2021•Document ID: 10186389

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-195-16R

  Date Added:

  February 1, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides important information regarding diagnosis and replacement of the STARLINK Telematics Data Communication Module (DCM). This update is applicable to all models equipped with a STARLINK Telematics System.

  Associated Products (7)

  2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru WRX
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• January 14, 2021•Document ID: 10186380

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-265-20R

  Date Added:

  February 1, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides an overview and basic instructions for use of the “Destination to Vehicle” feature of the Gen 2 Telematics system.

  Associated Products (12)

  2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
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• January 14, 2021•Document ID: 10186379

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-266-20R

  Date Added:

  February 1, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides helpful procedures and best practices to utilize when customers present with concerns relating to the operation of their Gen 2 Telematics system equipped Subaru.

  Associated Products (18)

  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 Outback
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• January 14, 2021•Document ID: 10186378

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-267-20R

  Date Added:

  February 1, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides information related to the telematics system's Automatic Collision Notification (ACN) and Advanced Automatic Collision Notification (AACN) feature operation, diagnostic tips, and best practices.

  Associated Products (38)

  2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback+ 18 more
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