Subaru WRX Service Bulletins (2017)

413 manufacturer communications on file.

• October 14, 2021•Document ID: 10202821

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT; PARKING BRAKE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Subarunet Announ

  Date Added:

  November 2, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  (Subaru Retailers) As part of Subaru’s dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is announcing an extension to the Basic New Car Limited Warranty for the CVT Parking Switch for certain 2015-2018 MY Legacy, Outback, 2012-2018 MY Impreza, 2013-2018 MY Crosstrek, 2015-2018 MY WRX and 2014-2018MY Forester vehicles.

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  2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2018 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 Forester+ 10 more
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• October 14, 2021•Document ID: 10202817

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  PARKING BRAKE; POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Subarunet Announ

  Date Added:

  November 2, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  (Owner Letter) As part of Subaru of America’s dedication to customer satisfaction, this letter is to inform you of an extension to the Basic New Car Limited Warranty for your vehicle’s CVT Parking Brake Switch.

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  2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2018 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 Forester+ 10 more
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• September 29, 2021•Document ID: 10201813

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  WHEELS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  05-79-20R

  Date Added:

  October 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a change made to the wheel lug nuts.

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  2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru BRZ2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru BRZ2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru WRX+ 19 more
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• September 22, 2021•Document ID: 10201806

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-195-16R

  Date Added:

  October 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides important information regarding diagnosis and replacement (when applicable) of the STARLINK Telematics Data Communication Module (DCM) along with a new claim submission requirement.

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  2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru WRX2020 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 Outback+ 13 more
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• September 13, 2021•Document ID: 10201798

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN; STRUCTURE; WHEELS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-200-21

  Date Added:

  October 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the design changes to the right front wheel apron.

  Associated Products (5)

  2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru WRX
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• August 30, 2021•Document ID: 10201059

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-74-21R

  Date Added:

  September 4, 2021

  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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  2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru Crosstrek+ 11 more
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• August 4, 2021•Document ID: 10201027

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SEAT BELTS; SEATS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-203-16R

  Date Added:

  September 3, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame.

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  2020 Subaru Ascent2020 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 Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza+ 22 more
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• July 30, 2021•Document ID: 10199934

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-78-21

  Date Added:

  August 5, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the availability of Engine Control Module (ECM) reprograming files to correct DTC P015A and/or P015B.

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  2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru WRX
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• July 30, 2021•Document ID: 10199933

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-208-17R

  Date Added:

  August 5, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of an enhancement to the Gracenote database included in the vehicles listed equipped with F10 7” Navigation and 7” Display Audio head units.

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  2018 Subaru Forester2018 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 Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback
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• July 29, 2021•Document ID: 10199932

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18-212-21

  Date Added:

  August 5, 2021

  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 Ascent2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru WRX2013 Subaru WRX2012 Subaru B9 Tribeca2012 Subaru WRX2011 Subaru WRX2010 Subaru WRX2009 Subaru WRX
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• June 28, 2021•Document ID: 10198768

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-74-21R

  Date Added:

  July 3, 2021

  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).

  Associated Products (31)

  2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru Crosstrek+ 11 more
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• June 25, 2021•Document ID: 10198770

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-177-14R

  Date Added:

  July 3, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides information to help diagnose and address different conditions relating to customer concerns which may arise when operating the new-generation “Gen 2” and “Gen 2.1” F10 Navigation and Display Audio systems.

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  2017 Subaru BRZ2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru XV CrossTrek2016 Subaru BRZ2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru XV CrossTrek2015 Subaru BRZ2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza+ 4 more
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• June 23, 2021•Document ID: 10198765

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-131-20R

  Date Added:

  July 3, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides corrected diagnostics containing a revised flow for certain CVT solenoid related DTCs.

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  2020 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 Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru WRX+ 36 more
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• June 17, 2021•Document ID: 10198772

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-280-21R

  Date Added:

  July 3, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Gen1 Telematics Reprogramming for 3G Sunset.

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  2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback
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• June 17, 2021•Document ID: 10198758

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  01-167-08R

  Date Added:

  July 3, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models

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  2022 Subaru Legacy2021 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 Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester+ 154 more
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• June 7, 2021•Document ID: 10198749

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-51-08R

  Date Added:

  July 3, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin is to advise of SOA’s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.

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  2022 Subaru Legacy2021 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 Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester+ 154 more
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• June 2, 2021•Document ID: 10198742

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-208-17R

  Date Added:

  July 2, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This 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.

  Associated Products (18)

  2018 Subaru Forester2018 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 Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback
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• June 1, 2021•Document ID: 10198741

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  02-187-21

  Date Added:

  July 2, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin outlines changes in the service procedure for engine oil pressure inspection.

  Associated Products (60)

  2022 Subaru Legacy2021 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 Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester+ 40 more
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• May 27, 2021•Document ID: 10194861

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-279-21R

  Date Added:

  June 3, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) will be offering all active Gen1 STARLINK subscribers a complimentary Data Communication Module (DCM) update at any Subaru retailer for a predetermined period ending in February 2022. (Manual Transmission Vehicles with Push Button Start ONLY).

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  2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Impreza
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• May 21, 2021•Document ID: 10194859

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-208-17R

  Date Added:

  June 3, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of an enhancement to the Gracenote database included in the vehicles listed equipped with F10 7” Navigation and 7” Display Audio head units.

  Associated Products (16)

  2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback
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