Subaru Legacy Service Bulletins

2,189 manufacturer communications on file.

• December 11, 2020•Document ID: 10185072

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Subarunet Announ

  Date Added:

  January 5, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) 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
  Associated Documents

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• December 11, 2020•Document ID: 10185070

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Subarunet Announ

  Date Added:

  January 5, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) 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
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10185070-0001.pdf↗
• December 11, 2020•Document ID: 10185071

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Subarunet Announ

  Date Added:

  January 5, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) 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
  Associated Documents

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• December 9, 2020•Document ID: 10185069

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  10-99-20

  Date Added:

  January 5, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of a new HVAC control panel in response to reports of the buttons along the lower row sticking in the “pressed” position when they are operated.

  Associated Products (4)

  2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback
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• December 1, 2020•Document ID: 10185063

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-259-20R

  Date Added:

  January 5, 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
  Associated Documents

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• December 1, 2020•Document ID: 10185062

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-103-16R

  Date Added:

  January 5, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin has been developed in response to a small number of customer concerns regarding fluid seepage found coming from the CVT assembly.

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  2020 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru WRX+ 28 more
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• November 24, 2020•Document ID: 10183709

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-273-20

  Date Added:

  December 5, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin addresses isolated customer concerns regarding the CP1 Base Model Center Information Display (CID) lower 7-inch display screen flashing, not responding to touch inputs, and / or shutting off intermittently.

  Associated Products (2)

  2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
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• November 23, 2020•Document ID: 10183707

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-254-19R

  Date Added:

  December 5, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Map update for Harman Gen 3.0 Navigation Equipped Head Units.

  Associated Products (6)

  2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru Impreza
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• November 23, 2020•Document ID: 10183706

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-211-17R

  Date Added:

  December 5, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  The following information addresses reprogramming file availability and a software update installation procedure to provide optimization to the Harman Gen 3 Audio and Navigation head units.

  Associated Products (6)

  2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru Impreza
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10183706-0001.pdf↗
• November 23, 2020•Document ID: 10183708

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-255-19R

  Date Added:

  December 5, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Map update for Harman Gen 3.1 Navigation Equipped Head Units.

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  2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX
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• November 20, 2020•Document ID: 10183705

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-261-20R

  Date Added:

  December 5, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

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

  Associated Products (2)

  2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
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• November 20, 2020•Document ID: 10183704

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18-203-20

  Date Added:

  December 5, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  The 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.

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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+ 4 more
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• November 16, 2020•Document ID: 10183702

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  03-85-20R

  Date Added:

  December 5, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the availability of new propeller shaft assemblies.

  Associated Products (14)

  2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback
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• November 10, 2020•Document ID: 10183700

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-275-20

  Date Added:

  December 5, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin provides a testing procedure for the microphone used in Denso CP1 infotainment systems.

  Associated Products (4)

  2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
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• November 9, 2020•Document ID: 10183713

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-208-17R

  Date Added:

  December 5, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information bulletin announces availability of an enhancement to the Gracenote database included in the vehicles listed above equipped with F10 7 Navigation and 7 Display Audio head units. When the user plays a pre-recorded CD, Gracenote recognizes the disc then shows the artist and track name information along with the album cover art on the head unit display (when available). This enhancement brings the currently installed database up to date with the most recent information available. This update does not affect any album art displayed when using SXM.

  Associated Products (19)

  2018 Subaru Forester2018 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 Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10183713-0001.pdf↗
• November 9, 2020•Document ID: 10183714

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-131-20

  Date Added:

  December 5, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin provides corrected diagnostics containing a revised flow for certain CVT solenoid related DTCs.

  Associated Products (59)

  2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Outback2020 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 Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza+ 39 more
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• October 30, 2020•Document ID: 10182249

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-240-19R

  Date Added:

  November 5, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

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

  Associated Products (15)

  2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru Impreza
  Associated Documents

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• October 29, 2020•Document ID: 10182248

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  06-81-20

  Date Added:

  November 5, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize the operation of the VDC Control Module (VDCCM).

  Associated Products (2)

  2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10182248-0001.pdf↗
• October 29, 2020•Document ID: 10182247

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  10-19-20

  Date Added:

  November 5, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  The 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.

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  2021 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy+ 33 more
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• October 26, 2020•Document ID: 10182242

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-183-20

  Date Added:

  November 5, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin provides corrected and updated procedures to follow when replacing the combination meter assembly.

  Associated Products (18)

  2021 Subaru Ascent2021 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 Impreza2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Impreza
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10182242-0001.pdf↗