Subaru Legacy Service Bulletins

2,189 manufacturer communications on file.

• September 11, 2017•Document ID: 10131632

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  02-170-17

  Date Added:

  April 2, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces part information for new Active Valve Control System (AVCS) oil control solenoid valves (OCV) which contain a redesigned internal oil seal. The new seal will eliminate potential oil seepage into the wire harness connector portion of the valve. If oil seeps into the connector, over time, the Check Engine lamp may illuminate and set various AVCS-related DTCs.

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• September 5, 2017•Document ID: 10131634

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-229-17

  Date Added:

  April 2, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides a service procedure for addressing customer concerns regarding an uneven gap between the hood and top of the headlamp.

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• August 28, 2017•Document ID: 10117544

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY; STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-117-10R

  Date Added:

  September 14, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  MODELS WITH SUNROOFS ONLY. If you encounter a customer complaint of water leaking into the interior of the vehicle from the map light area, the following 2 areas should be inspected closely for a potential source or cause: * The leak could be caused by water leaking past the sunroof cable mechanism. To remedy the condition, silicone sealer will need to be carefully applied to both of the front end caps. * One or both of the sunroof drain tubes may be kinked or restricted causing water accumulated in the frame assembly to overflow and leak into the interior.

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• August 28, 2017•Document ID: 10117542

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SEATS; SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-114-16R

  Date Added:

  September 14, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of a new power seat memory control module designed to address customer concerns of the seat memory feature not operating properly. When pressing the buttons to recall one of the last seat positions memorized, the seat (height, backrest position, etc.) may not always return to the correct or exact positions previously selected (or stored in the control unit memory).

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• August 21, 2017•Document ID: 10117547

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-226-17

  Date Added:

  September 14, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides part number and design change information regarding the fuel door (saucer) assembly which may not open properly due to ice accumulation in sub-freezing conditions.

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• August 16, 2017•Document ID: 10117556

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-204-16R

  Date Added:

  September 14, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. The exchange program policy can also be found in Sections 8.4.9 and 11.2.10 of your Claims Policies and Procedures Manual found in Subarunet.

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• August 16, 2017•Document ID: 10117555

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-190-15R

  Date Added:

  September 14, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. The exchange program policy can also be found in Sections 8.4.9 and 11.2.10 of your Claims Policies and Procedures Manual found in subarunet.

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• August 16, 2017•Document ID: 10117554

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-172-14R

  Date Added:

  September 14, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. The exchange program policy can also be found in Sections 8.4.9 and 11.2.10 of your Claims Policies and Procedures Manual found in subarunet.

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• August 16, 2017•Document ID: 10117553

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-168-13R

  Date Added:

  September 14, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. The exchange program policy can also be found in Sections 8.4.9 and 11.2.10 of your Service Policies and Procedures Manual found in subarunet.

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• August 16, 2017•Document ID: 10117552

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-157-12R

  Date Added:

  September 14, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. The exchange program policy can also be found in Sections 8.4.9 and 11.2.10 of your Service Policies and Procedures Manual found in subarunet.

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  2013 Subaru BRZ2013 Subaru Forester2013 Subaru Impreza2013 Subaru Legacy2013 Subaru Outback2013 Subaru XV CrossTrek
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• August 10, 2017•Document ID: 10117550

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  13-100-17

  Date Added:

  September 14, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Note: This is the most accurate information available at the time of printing. Various paint manufacturers designate their own stock numbers and coding information although many of the major suppliers are now using the SOA paint codes to help eliminate possible confusion. Their color formulations are updated on a continual basis. Some vendors may have different color names than those provided to them by SOA. Be sure to double-check the codes and formulas beforehand to help insure an accurate color match. Should discrepancies arise, please refer your Body Shop contact inquiries to the specific paint vendor or their jobber / supplier for the most updated formula information. The paint coding information can be found on the vehicle's VIN plate.

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• August 8, 2017•Document ID: 10117543

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  11-174-17R

  Date Added:

  September 14, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to optimize the ECM and address the following customer concerns: * Check Engine light coming on (with DTC P05A0 stored in memory). * Potential battery discharge (dead battery) after repeated periods of short-trip driving. * A high (or "hanging") engine RPM after depressing the clutch pedal (Forester only).

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• July 11, 2017•Document ID: 10192930

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WTM-73R

  Date Added:

  May 10, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling 100,127 vehicles including certain 2007-2009 model year Legacy and Outback (turbo models only), 2008-2014 model year Impreza (turbo models only) and 2009-2013 model year Forester (turbo models only) vehicles to replace the secondary air pump relay.

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• June 23, 2017•Document ID: 10117535

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  11-174-17R

  Date Added:

  September 14, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to optimize the ECM and address the following customer concerns: * Check Engine light coming on (with DTC P05A0 stored in memory). * Potential battery discharge (dead battery) after repeated periods of short-trip driving. * A high (or "hanging") engine RPM after depressing the clutch pedal (Forester only).

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  2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru WRX
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• June 21, 2017•Document ID: 10117538

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-107-17

  Date Added:

  September 14, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  CVT MODELS ONLY. In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Powertrain Warranty coverage for the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) on the above listed models and model years from the original five (5) years or sixty thousand (60,000) miles (whichever comes first) to ten (10) years or one-hundred thousand (100,000) miles (whichever comes first). This change is not in response to any specific condition, rather it is to provide customers with added assurance regarding the function and overall performance of their CVT. Additionally, vehicles which are more than ten (10) years old or beyond one-hundred thousand (100,000) miles at the time customer notification letters are mailed are being offered additional coverage for a period of one-year from the date of the customer notification letters. A copy of the customer letter is attached to this bulletin as reference.

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• June 15, 2017•Document ID: 10117529

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  02-168-17

  Date Added:

  September 14, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information bulletin announces a material change to the engine accessory drive / v-belt made to address customer concerns of a slipping belt (squeal or chirping) sound.

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• May 30, 2017•Document ID: 10192928

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-104-17R

  Date Added:

  May 10, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides a diagnostic procedure along with Transmission Control Module (TCM) reprogramming files to address isolated customer concerns of a ?bump? feeling from the CVT. The bump feeling has been reported to occur after the CVT is fully up to operating temperature, in Drive and with the engine at idle.

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• May 25, 2017•Document ID: 10192926

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STEERING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  04-15-17

  Date Added:

  May 10, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a new steering column assembly designed to address a limited number of customer concerns involving the tilt mechanism portion not staying locked. This condition can only occur during the process of adjusting the steering column?s tilt position if the tilt lever is not pushed up all the way back up when completed. Once the column is fully locked (the tilt lever is pushed all the way up), there is no concern of possible release.

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• April 25, 2017•Document ID: 10111085

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-196-16R

  Date Added:

  August 14, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  ONLY 2016-2017MY: Those Models equipped with STARLINK Telematics. Provisioning is the process by which the DCM receives the subscription request and activates the related DCM features requested as outlined in the specific subscription contract. If provisioning is not successful then the DCM may remain in an inactive state and the requested services may not be activated for the customer. Field investigation has found that this may be a result of three possible conditions. * The DCM may be off the network due to vehicle storage or other network factors. * The DCM may be lacking power or ground due to some body side electrical concern. * The DCM may have an internal failure.

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• April 20, 2017•Document ID: 10111086

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-103-16R

  Date Added:

  August 14, 2017

  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. Investigation has identified a likely source of the seepage to be the sealant used on the CVT's oil pump chain cover. The repair involves removal, a thorough cleaning and inspection of the sealing surfaces followed by re-sealing the cover.

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