Subaru Crosstrek Service Bulletins (2018)

525 manufacturer communications on file.

• 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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  2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru Crosstrek2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback+ 55 more
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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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  2021 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 Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback+ 151 more
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• July 31, 2020•Document ID: 10177834

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-72-20

  Date Added:

  August 3, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of new intake manifold assemblies which include enhanced TGV assemblies to address related DTCs which may set as a result of lubricant contained within the actuator component of the TGV leaking and being drawn into the engine.

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  2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Impreza
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• July 21, 2020•Document ID: 10177828

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-238-19R

  Date Added:

  August 3, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  IMPORTANT: This Service Information Bulletin has been removed following Software Version 6 release to the field. Please refer to TSb 15-211-17R for Gen 3.0 and TSB 15-236-18R for Gen 3.1 the update on this condition.

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  2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru Impreza
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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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  2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza+ 17 more
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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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• July 13, 2020•Document ID: 10177817

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-245-19R

  Date Added:

  August 3, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides a new reprogramming procedure (FOTA) to optimize the Harman Gen 3.0 Audio and Navigation head units (H/U) utilized in the models listed.

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  2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru Impreza
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• July 10, 2020•Document ID: 10177816

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-296-20R

  Date Added:

  August 3, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin outlines design changes made to the rear frame section weld nuts and the mounting bolts used to secure the rear stabilizer bar brackets to them.

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  2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Impreza
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• July 8, 2020•Document ID: 10177815

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-240-19R

  Date Added:

  August 3, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

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

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  2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru Impreza
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• June 30, 2020•Document ID: 10177072

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-296-20

  Date Added:

  July 7, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin outlines design changes made to the rear frame sections and the mounting bolts used to secure the rear stabilizer bar brackets to them.

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  2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Crosstrek
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• May 15, 2020•Document ID: 10176020

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

  Mfr Comm. #:

  06-75-20

  Date Added:

  June 2, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin is intended to clarify the proper ordering procedure to use in the rare case when an individual brake hose component of the WUR-03R Service Campaign kit is needed.

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  2019 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Impreza
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• May 12, 2020•Document ID: 10176013

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WUA-86R

  Date Added:

  June 2, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  In the interest of customer satisfation, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service program to update the Harman Kardon head unit on certain vehicles with the latest version of software.

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  2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru Impreza
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• May 11, 2020•Document ID: 10176011

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WUQ-02R

  Date Added:

  June 2, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 model year Impreza and 2018-20109 Crosstrek vehicles due to improper Engine Control Module (ECM) programming.

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• May 8, 2020•Document ID: 10175988

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; SEAT BELTS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-203-16R

  Date Added:

  June 2, 2020

  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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• May 6, 2020•Document ID: 10175989

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  11-200-20R

  Date Added:

  June 2, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Engine Control Module (ECM) for hard starting in sub-freezing temperatures, DTC P0400, and surging in high altitudes.

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• May 5, 2020•Document ID: 10175977

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL; SEATS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-288-20

  Date Added:

  June 2, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a design change made to the Slide Rail components of the left and right front power seat frame / track assemblies used on the models listed.

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  2020 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza+ 8 more
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• April 30, 2020•Document ID: 10174537

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-195-16R

  Date Added:

  May 4, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This service information bulletin provides important information regarding diagnosis and replacement (when applicable) of the STARLINK Telematics Data Communication Module (DCM). All models with STARLINK Telematics System.

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  2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza+ 11 more
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• April 30, 2020•Document ID: 10174543

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  01-181-20

  Date Added:

  May 4, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  All Models (Vehicle Cleaning- COVID-19Best Practices)

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  2021 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 Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester+ 147 more
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