Subaru Legacy Service Bulletins

532 manufacturer communications on file.

• November 18, 2025•Document ID: 11025788

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SEATS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-273-25

  Date Added:

  December 1, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a design change to the driver front lower seat cushion cover, addressing cases of tearing at the bottom corner of the cushion in vehicles equipped with a thigh extension.

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  2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback
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• November 14, 2025•Document ID: 11025785

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-305-22R

  Date Added:

  December 1, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces reprogramming file that 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.

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  2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2026 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru Crosstrek2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru WRX2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback
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• November 4, 2025•Document ID: 11025781

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-213-22R

  Date Added:

  December 1, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

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

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  2026 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback
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• October 29, 2025•Document ID: 11024867

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-130-08R

  Date Added:

  November 4, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides information on the load carrying capacity reduced label when a port-installed or retailer-installed accessory exeeds 1.5 percent of the GVWR or 100 pounds, which ever is lower.

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  2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru Crosstrek2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2025 Subaru Solterra2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru BRZ2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru Solterra2024 Subaru WRX2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru BRZ2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester+ 21 more
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• October 28, 2025•Document ID: 11024869

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-308-23R

  Date Added:

  November 4, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin outlines a systematic procedure for diagnosing parasitic draw (dark/standby current) in vehicles experiencing battery drain when the ignition is off, leading to no-start conditions or frequent jump-starts.

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  2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru Crosstrek2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2025 Subaru Solterra2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru BRZ2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru Solterra2024 Subaru WRX2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru BRZ2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester+ 21 more
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• October 28, 2025•Document ID: 11024866

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-330-25

  Date Added:

  November 4, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Bulletin is to inform you of a procedure to restore CP1.5’s normal operation by initializing the head unit.

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  2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru Crosstrek2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru WRX2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback
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• October 28, 2025•Document ID: 11024865

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-151-24R

  Date Added:

  November 4, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides guidance when diagnosing chain slip, judder, shudder, and hesitation concerns on the TR690 model CVT transmissions used in the models listed.

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  2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru WRX2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru WRX2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru WRX2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback
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• October 28, 2025•Document ID: 11024864

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-319-24R

  Date Added:

  November 4, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be followed when encountering cases of the Remote Engine Start (RES) system being the only non-functioning feature with telematics.

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• October 28, 2025•Document ID: 11024863

  Other
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Subaru Tech Tips (Article

  Date Added:

  November 4, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru tech tips newsletter article locator.

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• October 28, 2025•Document ID: 11024859

  Other
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Subaru Tech Tips (Article

  Date Added:

  November 4, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru tech tips newsletter article locator.

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• October 23, 2025•Document ID: 11024858

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-236-25

  Date Added:

  November 4, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin outlines a comprehensive update to the dark current/parasitic draw diagnosis & testing procedures.

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  2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru Crosstrek2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2025 Subaru Solterra2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru BRZ2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru Solterra2024 Subaru WRX2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru BRZ2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester+ 21 more
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• October 23, 2025•Document ID: 11024857

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-233-25R

  Date Added:

  November 4, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin provides details on a new formal testing, charging, and tracking procedure for all 12-volt batteries in new vehicle inventory.

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  2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru Crosstrek2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2025 Subaru Solterra2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru BRZ2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru Solterra2024 Subaru WRX2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru BRZ2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester+ 21 more
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• October 23, 2025•Document ID: 11024856

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SEATS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-252-23R

  Date Added:

  November 4, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the availability of new seat ventilation blower units which have been redesigned to address some cases of a vibration-type sound emitting from the blower unit during seat ventilation operation.

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  2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback
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• October 22, 2025•Document ID: 11024855

  Other
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announcement

  Date Added:

  November 4, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This announcement notifies Subaru retailers that certain 23MY and 24MY Legacy and Outback customers are receiving a pop-up message whenever they start their vehicle making them aware that their connected vehicle services are not currently functioning.

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• October 16, 2025•Document ID: 11024853

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-305-22R

  Date Added:

  November 4, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin 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.

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  2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru Crosstrek2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru WRX2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback
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• October 10, 2025•Document ID: 11024850

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-270-20R

  Date Added:

  November 4, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides instruction for use of a new reprogramming procedure to optimize the Denso Gen 4 Audio and Navigation system utilized in the models listed.

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  2024 Subaru BRZ2023 Subaru BRZ2023 Subaru WRX2022 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru WRX2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback
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• October 9, 2025•Document ID: 11024847

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-311-23R

  Date Added:

  November 4, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides instruction for use of a new reprogramming procedure to optimize the Denso Gen 4.5 Audio and Navigation system utilized in the models listed.

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  2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback
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• September 30, 2025•Document ID: 11023536

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-235-25

  Date Added:

  October 2, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  In the interest of customer satisfaction Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Warranty coverage in the models listed. The extension will address instances of “phantom braking” or the EyeSight/RAB systems causing unnecessary stoppage/slowing of the vehicle.

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  2024 Subaru BRZ2023 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 Outback
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• September 30, 2025•Document ID: 11023524

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-219-18R

  Date Added:

  October 2, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

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

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• September 30, 2025•Document ID: 11023508

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SEATS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-252-23R

  Date Added:

  October 2, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the availability of new seat ventilation blower units. This update is set to address some cases of a vibration-type sound emitting from the blower unit during seat ventilation operation.

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  2025 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback
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