Subaru Legacy Service Bulletins

2,189 manufacturer communications on file.

• February 21, 2020•Document ID: 10171942

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-162-19R

  Date Added:

  March 3, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Body Integrated Unit (BIU) operation of the automatic door lock (auto-lock / unlock) feature.

  Associated Products (7)

  2020 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback
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• February 21, 2020•Document ID: 10171939

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-130-08R

  Date Added:

  March 3, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin details an important regulation issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) which impacts the way some vehicles with accessories are sold. This regulation applies to any automobile retailer installing accessories on a vehicle prior to its first sale.

  Associated Products (16)

  2020 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 Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX
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• February 21, 2020•Document ID: 10171937

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-158-19R

  Date Added:

  March 3, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  IMPORTANT: This Service Bulletin has been as been replaced by TSB 07-170-20 dated 02/21/2020 entitled Reprogramming File Availability for EyeSight DTC B280B: VDC Abnormal. Please refer to this new bulletin for the latest information regarding this condition.

  Associated Products (4)

  2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback
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• February 19, 2020•Document ID: 10171933

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-259-20

  Date Added:

  March 3, 2020

  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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• February 19, 2020•Document ID: 10171932

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-236-18R

  Date Added:

  March 3, 2020

  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 utilized in the models as listed.

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  2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX
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• February 19, 2020•Document ID: 10171930

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-199-16R

  Date Added:

  March 3, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address a group of operational concerns received from the field and listed below involving the Clarion Display Audio unit with 6.2" display.

  Associated Products (22)

  2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru BRZ2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru BRZ2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru BRZ2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza+ 2 more
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• February 19, 2020•Document ID: 10171928

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-211-17R

  Date Added:

  March 2, 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 utilized in the models as listed.

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  2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru Impreza
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• February 12, 2020•Document ID: 10171924

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-234-18R

  Date Added:

  March 2, 2020

  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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  2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX
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• February 12, 2020•Document ID: 10171923

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-214-17R

  Date Added:

  March 2, 2020

  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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  2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru WRX
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  • DownloadMC-10171923-0001.pdf↗
• February 12, 2020•Document ID: 10171922

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-204-16R

  Date Added:

  March 2, 2020

  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 (7)

  2017 Subaru BRZ2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru WRX
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• February 11, 2020•Document ID: 10171921

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WUJ-95

  Date Added:

  March 2, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service campaign for certain 2015-2016MY Legacy and Outback 2.5L models which may experience an exhaust noise and/or odor coming from cracks at the bellows section of the front exhaust pipe which includes the catalytic converter. A leak occurring at the front exhaust pipe may result in deterioration of emission performance. As a result, the vehicle may fail to meet emission levels certified by the EPA and/or California ARB.

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  2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback
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• February 11, 2020•Document ID: 10171920

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Subaru Announcem

  Date Added:

  March 2, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service campaign/voluntary emissions recall for certain 2015-2016 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles. This campaign will involve replacement of the front exhaust pipe containing the catalytic converter.

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  2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback
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• February 4, 2020•Document ID: 10171869

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  AIR BAGS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TKA-20R

  Date Added:

  March 2, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2003-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2003-2006 model year Baja vehicles, 2009-2013 model year Forester vehicles, 2004-2011 model year Impreza vehicles, and 2004-2014 WRX (including STI) vehicles equipped with a non-desiccated Takata-sourced passenger-side frontal air bag containing the propellant Phase Stabilized Ammonium Nitrate (PSAN).

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  2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2014 Subaru WRX2013 Subaru Forester2013 Subaru Legacy2013 Subaru Outback2013 Subaru WRX2012 Subaru Forester2012 Subaru Legacy2012 Subaru Outback2012 Subaru WRX2011 Subaru Forester2011 Subaru Impreza2011 Subaru Legacy2011 Subaru Outback2011 Subaru WRX2010 Subaru Forester2010 Subaru Impreza2010 Subaru Legacy2010 Subaru Outback+ 28 more
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• January 31, 2020•Document ID: 10171107

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; PARKING BRAKE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  06-74-20

  Date Added:

  February 5, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin provides the most recent part number and interchangeability information for the EPB assembly.

  Associated Products (10)

  2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2013 Subaru Legacy2013 Subaru Outback2012 Subaru Legacy2012 Subaru Outback2011 Subaru Legacy2011 Subaru Outback2010 Subaru Legacy2010 Subaru Outback
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• January 31, 2020•Document ID: 10171106

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-280-20

  Date Added:

  February 5, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides a procedure to address a limited number of customer concerns regarding a visible gap between the A-Pillar trim panel and the head liner.

  Associated Products (2)

  2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
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• January 31, 2020•Document ID: 10171105

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-152-19R

  Date Added:

  February 5, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of new power window switch assemblies.

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  2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester+ 16 more
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• January 28, 2020•Document ID: 10171096

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-256-19R

  Date Added:

  February 5, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides information on a new reprogramming procedure (FOTA) to optimize the Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and Navigation head units (H/U).

  Associated Products (14)

  2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX
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• January 28, 2020•Document ID: 10171095

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-255-19R

  Date Added:

  February 5, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  The first TomTom map update for Gen 3.1 Harman navigation equipped vehicles was made available.

  Associated Products (14)

  2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX
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• January 28, 2020•Document ID: 10171094

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-254-19R

  Date Added:

  February 5, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  The first TomTom map update for Gen 3.0 Harman navigation equipped vehicles was made available.

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  2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru Impreza
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• January 28, 2020•Document ID: 10171093

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-245-19R

  Date Added:

  February 5, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides a new reprogramming procedure (FOTA) to optimize the Harman Gen 3 Audio and Navigation head units (H/U) utilized in the models

  Associated Products (6)

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

  • DownloadMC-10171093-0001.pdf↗