Subaru Crosstrek Service Bulletins (2018)
525 manufacturer communications on file.
- November 6, 2018•Document ID: 10153178Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 16-112-18R
- Date Added:
- February 19, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces a design change to the CVT select lever (shifter) mechanism in response to isolated customer concerns of not being able to remove the key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in Park. The cause is contamination of the Park-Range switch internal components.
Associated Products (28)2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 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 Legacy+ 8 moreAssociated Documents - October 30, 2018•Document ID: 10150952Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-220-18R
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to use when diagnosing concerns of the Apple CarPlay and/or Android Auto feature not connecting or launching properly when a compatible device is connected to the head unit.
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - October 30, 2018•Document ID: 10150927Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-220-18R
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to use when diagnosing concerns of the Apple CarPlay and/or Android Auto feature not connecting or launching properly when a compatible device is connected to the head unit.
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - October 26, 2018•Document ID: 10150949Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 03-82-18
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases where the operator keeps a foot on the clutch pedal for extended periods, an increased amount of heat is generated which can cause the grease inside the bearing to deteriorate. In a case of prolonged clutch pedal application, seizure of the bearing can occur with potential damage to other related components.
Associated Products (76)2018 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 Impreza2015 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru Crosstrek2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Legacy+ 56 moreAssociated Documents - October 26, 2018•Document ID: 10150924Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 03-82-18
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases where the operator keeps a foot on the clutch pedal for extended periods, an increased amount of heat is generated which can cause the grease inside the bearing to deteriorate. In a case of prolonged clutch pedal application, seizure of the bearing can occur with potential damage to other related components.
Associated Products (76)2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru WRX2017 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+ 56 moreAssociated Documents - October 23, 2018•Document ID: 10150948Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 10-89-18
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin provides a procedure and precautions to use when addressing a customer concern of an improper fit or gap condition of the center vent grille assembly as shown in the comparison photos below.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - October 23, 2018•Document ID: 10150923Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 10-89-18
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin provides a procedure and precautions to use when addressing a customer concern of an improper fit or gap condition of the center vent grille assembly as shown in the comparison photos below.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - October 19, 2018•Document ID: 10150945Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-214-17R
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. The exchange program policy can also be found in Sections 8.4.9 and 11.2.10 of your Claims Policies and Procedures Manual found in Subarunet.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - October 16, 2018•Document ID: 10150939Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-211-17R
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThe following information addresses reprogramming file availability and a software update installation procedure to provide optimization to the new Harman Gen 3 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models as listed above. The procedure will involve either downloading the software update files from Subarunet (or using those sent directly from Nuspire) and transferring them onto a flash drive for head unit installation.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - October 16, 2018•Document ID: 10150914Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-211-17R
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThe following information addresses reprogramming file availability and a software update installation procedure to provide optimization to the new Harman Gen 3 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models as listed above. The procedure will involve either downloading the software update files from Subarunet (or using those sent directly from Nuspire) and transferring them onto a flash drive for head unit installation.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - October 15, 2018•Document ID: 10150938Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 07-141-18
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis Service Information Bulletin announces a change to the retaining clip used to secure the engine harness on the models listed above. The change to a ?Tree Type? clip from an ?Anchor Type? was made to secure the harness tighter and improve assembly line productivity. Comparison images are provided below.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - October 15, 2018•Document ID: 10150913Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 07-141-18
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis Service Information Bulletin announces a change to the retaining clip used to secure the engine harness on the models listed above. The change to a ?Tree Type? clip from an ?Anchor Type? was made to secure the harness tighter and improve assembly line productivity. Comparison images are provided below.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - September 21, 2018•Document ID: 10146484Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-211-17R
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThe following information addresses reprogramming file availability and a software update installation procedure to provide optimization to the new Harman Gen 3 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models as listed above. The procedure will involve either downloading the software update files from Subarunet (or using those sent directly from Nuspire) and transferring them onto a flash drive for head unit installation. It is VERY IMPORTANT to read and understand this information completely to understand all changes from prior releases before proceeding.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - September 21, 2018•Document ID: 10146483Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 16-116-18
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis Service Information bulletin provides details about revised CVT select lever (shifter) components. The shape of the lock plate and output of the shift lock solenoid have been changed.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - September 20, 2018•Document ID: 10146478Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTT-79R
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummarySubaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is initiating a service program for certain 2017-2019 MY Impreza vehicles, and certain 2018-2019 MY Crosstrek vehicles. This service program involves installation of reprogramming files to optimize the ECM. Subaru has determined that due to an engine programming issue, the affected vehicles may stall when coming to a stop or driving at a low speed (under 15 MPH) when the air conditioning is operating at maximum capacity. Under certain hot weather conditions, when the vehicle?s air conditioning is running at full capacity, the engine programming may not account for the additional load placed on the engine when slowing down or coming to a stop. In some cases, this could cause the engine to stall requiring the driver to immediately restart the vehicle.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - September 17, 2018•Document ID: 10146479Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING; STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 04-22-18
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces availability of a new electric power steering (EPS) rack assembly. The new EPS assembly addresses a limited number of customer concerns involving a rattling-type sound from the steering which may be heard when driving on rough roads.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - September 7, 2018•Document ID: 10146476Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 02-175-18R
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces a design change to the PCV valve used on the models listed above. Customers may have concerns of white smoke from the exhaust and / or in some cases, excessive engine oil consumption.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - September 5, 2018•Document ID: 10146474Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-220-18R
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to use when diagnosing concerns of the Apple CarPlay and / or Android Auto feature not connecting or launching properly when a compatible device is connected to the head unit.
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - September 5, 2018•Document ID: 10146473Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-231-18R
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to use when diagnosing specific and general audio/sound related concerns. Please start by completing the Harman Investigation Guide-Questionnaire as it gathers important details which will assist you with this diagnosis and is required should the condition not be resolved by this troubleshooting. Once the questionnaire is completed, follow the questionflow based on the customer concern. Answer each related question noting the results to each in detail while performing the diagnostics. Review the entire bulletin before beginning to understand the flow for the listed concerns. If the concern you have is not listed, check the Service Manual: Infotainment (Diagnostics) > Diagnostics with Phenomena section as a starting point.
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - September 5, 2018•Document ID: 10146472Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-230-18R
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to follow when diagnosing customer concerns involving Bluetooth (BT) functionality. Please start by completing the Harman Investigation Guide Questionnaire as it gathers important details which will help with diagnosis and will be required should the condition not be resolved by this troubleshooting. While completing the questionnaire, follow the question flow based on the customer concern. Answer each related question noting the results to each in detail while performing the diagnostics. Review the entire bulletin before beginning in order to understand the flow for the listed concern. If the concern you have is not listed, check the Service Manual ?Infotainment (Diagnostics) - Diagnostics with Phenomena? section as a starting point.
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