Subaru Legacy Service Bulletins

2,189 manufacturer communications on file.

• October 30, 2023•Document ID: 10244915

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  AIR BAGS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TKA-20R/TKB-30R/

  Date Added:

  November 6, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2003-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2003-2006 model year Baja vehicles, 2009-2013 model year Forester vehicles, 2004-2011 model year Impreza vehicles, and 2004- 2014 WRX (including STI) vehicles equipped with a non-desiccated Takata-sourced passenger-side frontal air bag containing the propellant Phase Stabilized Ammonium Nitrate (PSAN).

  Associated Products (53)

  2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2014 Subaru WRX2013 Subaru Impreza2013 Subaru Legacy2013 Subaru Outback2013 Subaru WRX2012 Subaru Impreza2012 Subaru Legacy2012 Subaru Outback2012 Subaru WRX2011 Subaru Forester2011 Subaru Impreza2011 Subaru Legacy2011 Subaru Outback2011 Subaru WRX2010 Subaru Forester2010 Subaru Impreza2010 Subaru Legacy2010 Subaru Outback+ 33 more
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• October 26, 2023•Document ID: 10244903

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-266-20R

  Date Added:

  November 6, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This 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 (51)

  2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru BRZ2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru XV CrossTrek2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru BRZ2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru Solterra2023 Subaru WRX2023 Subaru XV CrossTrek2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru BRZ+ 31 more
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• October 25, 2023•Document ID: 10244910

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-248-23R

  Date Added:

  November 6, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin announces the repair procedure developed to address rattle-type sounds heard from the left and/or right B-Pillar area.

  Associated Products (16)

  2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Forester
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• October 25, 2023•Document ID: 10244909

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SEATS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-252-23R

  Date Added:

  November 6, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the availability of new seat ventilation blower units.

  Associated Products (11)

  2023 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Ascent
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• October 12, 2023•Document ID: 10244908

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18-224-22R

  Date Added:

  November 6, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin is to inform you of the diagnosis procedure of the CP1/ CP1.5 Infotainment System when DTC B2256 is detected.

  Associated Products (19)

  2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru BRZ2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru BRZ2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru WRX2022 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru WRX2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
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• October 9, 2023•Document ID: 10244906

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-110-23

  Date Added:

  November 6, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin announces diagnostic service procedures to be followed when DTC P0420 (Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1) is detected by the Engine Control Module (ECM). If DTC P0420 is found to be stored in the ECM, follow the diagnostic procedures outlined below.

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  2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2022 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 Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza+ 18 more
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• October 6, 2023•Document ID: 10244895

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-213-22R

  Date Added:

  November 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
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• October 2, 2023•Document ID: 10244884

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-314-23

  Date Added:

  November 6, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin is to inform you of the availability of the new auxiliary USB terminal and adapter cord designed to address cases of intermittent communication loss when using Apple CarPlay and/or Android Auto application connected via the auxiliary USB terminal port (2-port type) to Gen 3.1 Harman Head Unit.

  Associated Products (8)

  2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX
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• October 2, 2023•Document ID: 10244889

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-236-18R

  Date Added:

  November 6, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  The following information addresses reprogramming file availability and a software update installation procedure to provide optimization to the new Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models as listed

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  2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru BRZ2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent+ 7 more
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• September 28, 2023•Document ID: 10243402

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-136-22R

  Date Added:

  October 3, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This service bulletin provides a repair procedure to address vibrations and/or judder concerns experienced on turns during acceleration.

  Associated Products (10)

  2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Ascent
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• September 28, 2023•Document ID: 10243401

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SEATS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-299-20R

  Date Added:

  October 3, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a design change made to the outer hinge cover on the driver’s 10-way adjustable power seats.

  Associated Products (17)

  2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru WRX2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru WRX2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Crosstrek
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• September 22, 2023•Document ID: 10243397

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announ

  Date Added:

  October 3, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2023 model year Outback, Legacy, Ascent and Impreza vehicles.

  Associated Products (4)

  2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback
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• September 12, 2023•Document ID: 10243393

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-248-23R

  Date Added:

  October 3, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin announces the repair procedure developed to address rattle-type sounds heard from the left and/or right B-Pillar area.

  Associated Products (13)

  2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Forester
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• September 12, 2023•Document ID: 10243391

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WRK-21/22R

  Date Added:

  October 3, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated this safety and emissions Recall for certain 2019 - 2020 model year Ascent vehicles, 2020-2021 model year turbo Legacy vehicles, and 2020-2021 model year turbo Outback vehicles in which the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) chain may slip and/or break.

  Associated Products (6)

  2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Ascent
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• September 11, 2023•Document ID: 10243369

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-90-13R

  Date Added:

  October 2, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the availability of a countermeasure torque converter assembly to address a customer concern of very low engine RPM when coming to a stop.

  Associated Products (6)

  2012 Subaru Legacy2012 Subaru Outback2011 Subaru Legacy2011 Subaru Outback2010 Subaru Legacy2010 Subaru Outback
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• September 11, 2023•Document ID: 10243372

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18-231-23

  Date Added:

  October 2, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin announces additional information regarding error codes 1403- 1407 encountered when attempting an adjustment/calibration of the EyeSight® system after body repair procedures have been performed.

  Associated Products (51)

  2023 Subaru BRZ2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza+ 31 more
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• September 5, 2023•Document ID: 10243364

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-305-22R

  Date Added:

  October 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
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• August 31, 2023•Document ID: 10241846

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-282-21R

  Date Added:

  September 5, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin announces additional diagnostic procedures and a detailed flow chart to be used when diagnosing customer concerns regarding the operation of the STARLINK Remote Engine Start (RES) feature.

  Associated Products (51)

  2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru BRZ2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru XV CrossTrek2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru BRZ2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru Solterra2023 Subaru WRX2023 Subaru XV CrossTrek2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru BRZ+ 31 more
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• August 24, 2023•Document ID: 10241843

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-106-23R

  Date Added:

  September 5, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces design changes made to the Exhaust Pipe Front (EPF) to address concerns of rattle-type or fluttering sounds coming from the undercarriage during acceleration caused by crackingin the EPF.

  Associated Products (13)

  2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Ascent
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• August 15, 2023•Document ID: 10241834

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-142-23

  Date Added:

  September 5, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be followed when DTC P2715 (Pressure Control Solenoid “D” Stuck On) is detected by the Transmission Control Module (TCM).

  Associated Products (3)

  2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback
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