Subaru Ascent Service Bulletins (2023)

293 manufacturer communications on file.

• May 16, 2023•Document ID: 10237284

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-213-22R

  Date Added:

  June 5, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a new Genuine Subaru Replacement battery for use in applications where the current SOA821B700 battery is specified.

  Associated Products (9)

  2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
  Associated Documents

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• May 16, 2023•Document ID: 10237278

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-141-23

  Date Added:

  June 5, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Transmission Control Module (TCM).

  Associated Products (5)

  2023 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Ascent
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10237278-0001.pdf↗
• May 11, 2023•Document ID: 10237272

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-302-22R

  Date Added:

  June 5, 2023

  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 (10)

  2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru BRZ2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru Solterra2023 Subaru WRX2023 Subaru XV CrossTrek
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• April 28, 2023•Document ID: 10235299

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  WHEELS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announ

  Date Added:

  May 2, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  UPDATE Safety Recall/STOP SALE: WRH-23 Tire Bead Damage.

  Associated Products (1)

  2023 Subaru Ascent
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10235299-0001.pdf↗
• April 27, 2023•Document ID: 10235289

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-132-20R

  Date Added:

  May 2, 2023

  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 used in the models listed.

  Associated Products (35)

  2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2022 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 Crosstrek+ 15 more
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• April 26, 2023•Document ID: 10235314

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-305-22R

  Date Added:

  May 2, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Reprogramming File Availability for Optimization of Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Infotainment Systems

  Associated Products (3)

  2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10235314-0001.pdf↗
• April 11, 2023•Document ID: 10235287

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-302-22R

  Date Added:

  May 2, 2023

  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 (10)

  2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru BRZ2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru Solterra2023 Subaru WRX2023 Subaru XV CrossTrek
  Associated Documents

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• April 7, 2023•Document ID: 10235286

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  WHEELS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WRH-23

  Date Added:

  May 2, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a new safety recall and stop sale for certain 2023 model year Ascent vehicles equipped with 20-inch wheels.

  Associated Products (1)

  2023 Subaru Ascent
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• April 5, 2023•Document ID: 10235285

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-266-20R

  Date Added:

  May 2, 2023

  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/Gen 3 Telematics system equipped Subaru.

  Associated Products (43)

  2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru BRZ2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru Solterra2023 Subaru WRX2023 Subaru XV CrossTrek2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru WRX2022 Subaru XV CrossTrek2021 Subaru Ascent+ 23 more
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• April 5, 2023•Document ID: 10235282

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-281-20R

  Date Added:

  May 2, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides a repair procedure to address a small number of customer concerns of the hood panel surface vibrating while driving.

  Associated Products (5)

  2023 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Ascent
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10235282-0001.pdf↗
• April 5, 2023•Document ID: 10235276

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  WHEELS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announ

  Date Added:

  May 2, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a new safety recall and stop sale for certain 2023 model year Ascent vehicles equipped with 20-inch wheels.

  Associated Products (1)

  2023 Subaru Ascent
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10235276-0001.pdf↗
• March 23, 2023•Document ID: 10233907

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-285-21R

  Date Added:

  April 6, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin provides reference tables and photos to use for determining the infotainment head unit supplier and generation.

  Associated Products (74)

  2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru BRZ2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru Solterra2023 Subaru WRX2023 Subaru XV CrossTrek2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru WRX2022 Subaru XV CrossTrek2021 Subaru Ascent+ 54 more
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  • DownloadMC-10233907-0001.pdf↗
• March 15, 2023•Document ID: 10233899

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-268-20R

  Date Added:

  April 6, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  USB Map Data Update Procedure for Denso Gen 4 Navigation Equipped System.

  Associated Products (11)

  2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru WRX2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru WRX2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10233899-0001.pdf↗
• March 9, 2023•Document ID: 10233871

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-305-22R

  Date Added:

  April 6, 2023

  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.

  Associated Products (3)

  2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10233871-0001.pdf↗
• March 6, 2023•Document ID: 10233867

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-213-22R

  Date Added:

  April 6, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a new Genuine Subaru Replacement battery for use in applications where the current SOA821B700 battery is specified.

  Associated Products (9)

  2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10233867-0001.pdf↗
• February 28, 2023•Document ID: 10232239

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-242-19R

  Date Added:

  March 2, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information bulletin has been developed for use as a quick reference tool to aid in diagnosing operational concerns of the Gen 2 Telematics system’s remote access features.

  Associated Products (43)

  2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru BRZ2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru Solterra2023 Subaru WRX2023 Subaru XV CrossTrek2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru WRX2022 Subaru XV CrossTrek2021 Subaru Ascent+ 23 more
  Associated Documents

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• February 28, 2023•Document ID: 10232237

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-219-18R

  Date Added:

  March 2, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

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

  Associated Products (43)

  2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru BRZ2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru Solterra2023 Subaru WRX2023 Subaru XV CrossTrek2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru WRX2022 Subaru XV CrossTrek2021 Subaru Ascent+ 23 more
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10232237-0001.pdf↗
• February 24, 2023•Document ID: 10232231

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-305-22R

  Date Added:

  March 2, 2023

  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.

  Associated Products (3)

  2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10232231-0001.pdf↗
• January 24, 2023•Document ID: 10231296

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-213-22R

  Date Added:

  February 6, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a new Genuine Subaru Replacement battery for use in applications where the current SOA821B700 battery is specified.

  Associated Products (9)

  2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10231296-0001.pdf↗
• January 12, 2023•Document ID: 10231299

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-132-20R

  Date Added:

  February 6, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information 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 used in the models listed.

  Associated Products (35)

  2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2022 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 Crosstrek+ 15 more
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10231299-0001.pdf↗