Subaru WRX Service Bulletins (2017)

413 manufacturer communications on file.

• December 3, 2020•Document ID: 10185065

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN; STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

  Mfr Comm. #:

  4-26-20

  Date Added:

  January 5, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin describes a design change to the replacement hydraulic-type steering gearbox assembly.

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• December 1, 2020•Document ID: 10185062

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-103-16R

  Date Added:

  January 5, 2021

  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.

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• November 9, 2020•Document ID: 10183713

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-208-17R

  Date Added:

  December 5, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information 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. When the user plays a pre-recorded CD, Gracenote recognizes the disc then shows the artist and track name information along with the album cover art on the head unit display (when available). This enhancement brings the currently installed database up to date with the most recent information available. This update does not affect any album art displayed when using SXM.

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  2018 Subaru Forester2018 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 Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback
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• November 9, 2020•Document ID: 10183714

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-131-20

  Date Added:

  December 5, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin provides corrected diagnostics containing a revised flow for certain CVT solenoid related DTCs.

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• November 4, 2020•Document ID: 10183689

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN; POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:MASTER CYLINDER; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  03-86-20

  Date Added:

  December 5, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides additional repair procedures to follow when replacing a leaking clutch master cylinder on certain vehicles.

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• October 29, 2020•Document ID: 10182247

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  10-19-20

  Date Added:

  November 5, 2020

  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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• October 20, 2020•Document ID: 10182229

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-301-20

  Date Added:

  November 5, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin outlines changes made to the rear shelf trim to address customer concerns of a rattling sound heard while driving over bumpy / rough roads.

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• October 15, 2020•Document ID: 10182218

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  06-77-20R

  Date Added:

  November 5, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to optimize the control module for the Vehicle Dynamics Control system (VDCCM). DTCs C1531 and/or C1741 may set, the Hill Holder warning lamp and cancellation alarm may activate and/or the VDC warning lamp can illuminate.

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  2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback
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• October 13, 2020•Document ID: 10182220

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-205-16R

  Date Added:

  November 5, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces new reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address additional operational concerns received from the field and listed involving “Gen 2” F10 Navigation and Display Audio units with 7” display.

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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 Impreza2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback
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• October 2, 2020•Document ID: 10182187

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18-201-20

  Date Added:

  November 5, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  The purpose of this bulletin is to provide a desription of current changes to service manuals available via the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) web site.

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• September 18, 2020•Document ID: 10180733

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18-200-20

  Date Added:

  October 5, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides a description of current changes to Service Manuals.

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• August 31, 2020•Document ID: 10179426

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-271-20

  Date Added:

  September 4, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This service information bulletin announces discontinuation of both the "Stitcher" app and the related News Radio feature from the STARLINK app lineup effective 12 midnight on Thursday, September 24, 2020.

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• August 31, 2020•Document ID: 10179422

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  06-79-20

  Date Added:

  September 4, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of new master cylinder application shaft seals.

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• August 26, 2020•Document ID: 10179416

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  03-82-18R

  Date Added:

  September 4, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This service information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models listed.

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• August 12, 2020•Document ID: 10179382

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  06-77-20R

  Date Added:

  September 4, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to optimize the control module for the Vehicle Dynamics Control system (VDCCM).

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  2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback
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• August 4, 2020•Document ID: 10179378

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  14-22-16R

  Date Added:

  September 4, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Special Service Tools Cross Reference List.

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• July 17, 2020•Document ID: 10177820

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-219-18R

  Date Added:

  August 3, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service information bulletin provides Telematics system/generation applicability.

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• July 16, 2020•Document ID: 10177826

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-266-20

  Date Added:

  August 3, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin provides helpful procedures and best practices to utilize when customers present with concerns relating to the operation of their Gen 2 Telematics system equipped Subaru.

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• July 16, 2020•Document ID: 10177825

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-267-20

  Date Added:

  August 3, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This document discusses some of the conditions that may trigger an Automatic Collision Notification (CAN) (Gen1) or Advanced Automatic Collision Notification (AACN) (Gen2), without a collision, airbag deployment, or accident taking place.

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• July 14, 2020•Document ID: 10177819

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-195-16R

  Date Added:

  August 3, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information bulletin provides IMPORTANT information regarding diagnosis and replacement (when applicable) of the STARLINK Telematics Data Communication Module (DMC).

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