Subaru Outback Service Bulletins (2022)

405 manufacturer communications on file.

• February 18, 2022•Document ID: 10208701

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-204-22

  Date Added:

  March 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces tentative Subaru Select Monitor procedure information to follow when replacing and/or diagnosing combination meters.

  Associated Products (6)

  2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10208701-0001.pdf↗
• February 8, 2022•Document ID: 10208688

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-132-20R

  Date Added:

  March 4, 2022

  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 (29)

  2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 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 Crosstrek+ 9 more
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• February 8, 2022•Document ID: 10208682

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  06-83-22

  Date Added:

  March 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

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

  Associated Products (6)

  2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10208682-0001.pdf↗
• January 28, 2022•Document ID: 10207180

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-261-20R

  Date Added:

  February 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

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

  Associated Products (6)

  2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10207180-0001.pdf↗
• January 21, 2022•Document ID: 10207216

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-136-22R

  Date Added:

  February 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This service bulletin provides a temporary repair procedure to address vibrations and/or judder concerns experienced on turns during acceleration.

  Associated Products (10)

  2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Ascent
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  • DownloadMC-10207216-0001.pdf↗
• January 19, 2022•Document ID: 10207173

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WRJ-21R

  Date Added:

  February 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service program to check for and, if necessary, repair a split on the panel surface of the left side B-pillar for certain 2022 model year Outback Wilderness vehicles.

  Associated Products (1)

  2022 Subaru Outback
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10207173-0001.pdf↗
• January 14, 2022•Document ID: 10207189

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18-217-22

  Date Added:

  February 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces Service Manual corrections for the diagnostic trouble tree for DTC B1788.

  Associated Products (7)

  2022 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10207189-0001.pdf↗
• January 13, 2022•Document ID: 10207185

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-240-19R

  Date Added:

  February 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

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

  Associated Products (29)

  2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 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 Crosstrek+ 9 more
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  • DownloadMC-10207185-0001.pdf↗
• January 11, 2022•Document ID: 10207175

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-259-20R

  Date Added:

  February 4, 2022

  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 (8)

  2022 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru WRX2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
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  • DownloadMC-10207175-0001.pdf↗
• January 10, 2022•Document ID: 10207174

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-132-20R

  Date Added:

  February 4, 2022

  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 (29)

  2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 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 Crosstrek+ 9 more
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  • DownloadMC-10207174-0001.pdf↗
• January 4, 2022•Document ID: 10207171

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-246-19R

  Date Added:

  February 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs on the 2020-22 Legacy and Outback.

  Associated Products (7)

  2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10207171-0001.pdf↗
• January 2, 2022•Document ID: 10207172

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:SUMP/TANK:DRAIN PLUG

  Mfr Comm. #:

  02-189-22

  Date Added:

  February 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin announces design changes to the engine oil and CVT fluid drain plugs.

  Associated Products (73)

  2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 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 Legacy+ 53 more
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  • DownloadMC-10207172-0001.pdf↗
• January 2, 2022•Document ID: 10207166

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-283-21R

  Date Added:

  February 4, 2022

  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 (9)

  2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru WRX2022 Subaru XV CrossTrek
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  • DownloadMC-10207166-0001.pdf↗
• December 29, 2021•Document ID: 10205931

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-246-19R

  Date Added:

  January 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs on the 2020-22 Legacy and Outback.

  Associated Products (6)

  2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10205931-0001.pdf↗
• December 29, 2021•Document ID: 10205930

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-251-19R

  Date Added:

  January 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16.

  Associated Products (21)

  2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 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 Forester+ 1 more
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10205930-0001.pdf↗
• December 28, 2021•Document ID: 10205929

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-289-21

  Date Added:

  January 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces additional information for the Subaru STARLINK® Owner’s Manual for models equipped with Denso CP1 Gen 4 systems.

  Associated Products (8)

  2022 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru WRX2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
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  • DownloadMC-10205929-0001.pdf↗
• December 28, 2021•Document ID: 10205928

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-232-21

  Date Added:

  January 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides helpful tips when using the Trailer Hitch Fascia Panel Template (SOA554002) during trailer hitch accessory installation.

  Associated Products (1)

  2022 Subaru Outback
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10205928-0001.pdf↗
• December 15, 2021•Document ID: 10205924

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-240-19R

  Date Added:

  January 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

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

  Associated Products (29)

  2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 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 Crosstrek+ 9 more
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10205924-0001.pdf↗
• December 10, 2021•Document ID: 10205922

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WRJ-21

  Date Added:

  January 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service program to check for and, if necessary, repair a split on the panel surface of the left side B-pillar for certain 2022 model year Outback Wilderness vehicles.

  Associated Products (1)

  2022 Subaru Outback
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10205922-0001.pdf↗
• December 10, 2021•Document ID: 10205918

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announ

  Date Added:

  January 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service program to check for and, if necessary, repair a split on the panel surface of the left side B-pillar for certain 2022 model year Outback Wilderness vehicles.

  Associated Products (1)

  2022 Subaru Outback
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10205918-0001.pdf↗