Subaru Outback Service Bulletins

597 manufacturer communications on file.

• October 10, 2025•Document ID: 11024850

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-270-20R

  Date Added:

  November 4, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides instruction for use of a new reprogramming procedure to optimize the Denso Gen 4 Audio and Navigation system utilized in the models listed.

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• October 9, 2025•Document ID: 11024847

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-311-23R

  Date Added:

  November 4, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides instruction for use of a new reprogramming procedure to optimize the Denso Gen 4.5 Audio and Navigation system utilized in the models listed.

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  2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback
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• September 30, 2025•Document ID: 11023536

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-235-25

  Date Added:

  October 2, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  In the interest of customer satisfaction Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Warranty coverage in the models listed. The extension will address instances of “phantom braking” or the EyeSight/RAB systems causing unnecessary stoppage/slowing of the vehicle.

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• September 30, 2025•Document ID: 11023524

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-219-18R

  Date Added:

  October 2, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin addresses cases when attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an Error Code 202 and / or 204 may occur preventing the process from completing successfully.

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• September 30, 2025•Document ID: 11023508

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SEATS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-252-23R

  Date Added:

  October 2, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the availability of new seat ventilation blower units. This update is set to address some cases of a vibration-type sound emitting from the blower unit during seat ventilation operation.

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• September 29, 2025•Document ID: 11023519

  Other
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  OTA Software Update (1010

  Date Added:

  October 2, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This OTA is an software update to provide audio improvements for the models listed.

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  2025 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru BRZ2024 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru BRZ2023 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru WRX2022 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru WRX2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback
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• September 29, 2025•Document ID: 11023518

  Other
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  OTA Software Update (1003

  Date Added:

  October 2, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This OTA is an software update to provide audio improvements for the models listed.

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  2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru Crosstrek2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru WRX2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback
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• September 18, 2025•Document ID: 11023507

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-305-22R

  Date Added:

  October 2, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  The following information announces reprogramming file availability and provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models listed.

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• September 9, 2025•Document ID: 11023503

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WRI-22R

  Date Added:

  October 2, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating this service program for certain 2023 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with STARLINK® InVehicle Technology.

  Associated Products (2)

  2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback
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• September 5, 2025•Document ID: 11023505

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  10-105-25R

  Date Added:

  October 2, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak.

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• September 4, 2025•Document ID: 11023504

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WRK-21/22R

  Date Added:

  October 2, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated this safety and emissions Recall for certain 2019 - 2020 model year Ascent vehicles, 2020-2021 model year turbo Legacy vehicles, and 2020-2021 model year turbo Outback vehicles in which the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) chain may slip and/or break.

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  2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback
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• September 3, 2025•Document ID: 11023500

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-233-25

  Date Added:

  October 2, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin provides details on a new formal testing, charging, and tracking procedure for all 12-volt batteries in new vehicle inventory wjhich must be tested and reported every 30 days.

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• September 2, 2025•Document ID: 11023498

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-154-25

  Date Added:

  October 2, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin announces the release of a new diagnostic assistance application for TR690 CVT-equipped vehicles.

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• August 26, 2025•Document ID: 11022331

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-266-20R

  Date Added:

  September 2, 2025

  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/Gen 3 Telematics system equipped Subaru.

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  2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru Crosstrek2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru BRZ2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru Solterra2024 Subaru WRX2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru BRZ2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza+ 20 more
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• August 26, 2025•Document ID: 11022316

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-322-25R

  Date Added:

  September 2, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Warranty coverage for the CP1 & Gen 3.1 Head Unit used in the listed models and model years to (8) eight years / 150,000 miles to cover certain qualifying repairs to the infotainment audio system.

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• August 21, 2025•Document ID: 11022319

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-320-24R

  Date Added:

  September 2, 2025

  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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• August 14, 2025•Document ID: 11022313

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  02-193-24R

  Date Added:

  September 2, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for removing accumulated carbon deposits from fuel injectors and internal engine components (e.g. intake valves and / or manifold, and combustion chambers).

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• August 13, 2025•Document ID: 11022309

  Other
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announcement

  Date Added:

  September 2, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. will release an OTA to perform a software update to the DCM. This is a preventive OTA.

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• August 11, 2025•Document ID: 11022305

  Other
  POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Subaru Service Technical

  Date Added:

  September 2, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru Service Technical Support Newsletter special edition.

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• August 11, 2025•Document ID: 11022304

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE:BODY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  13-108-25

  Date Added:

  September 2, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides information on paint codes for vehicles in the 2026 line up.

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