Subaru Legacy Service Bulletins
2,189 manufacturer communications on file.
- July 25, 2018•Document ID: 10143883Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-211-17R
- Date Added:
- August 20, 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 - July 24, 2018•Document ID: 10143876Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 07-137-18
- Date Added:
- August 20, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryModels with Automatic Headlight Beam Leveler System only. This Service Information bulletin announces a revision to the diagnostic procedure used when diagnosing either DTC B2910 or 2911 ?Steering Responsive Headlight Communication? LH or RH.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - July 23, 2018•Document ID: 10143879Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 12-246-18
- Date Added:
- August 20, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin provides a procedure for diagnosing and repairing customer concerns of a "popping" or "snapping" -type sound heard when opening the sunroof. The sound may occur when the rear portion of the glass lid weatherstrip contacts or catches the roof frame when the sunroof is opened.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - July 23, 2018•Document ID: 10143873Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 06-63-18R
- Date Added:
- August 20, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces a design change to the EPB adapter cord harness connector. In some cases, the retaining tab of the connector may become damaged as a result of removal or installation for diagnosis and later and cause DTC C1956 or C1957 to set and the brake warning lamp to illuminate. The retaining tab portion of the connector has been changed to improve its durability and prevent recurrence of the DTC. If there is no prior history of disconnection and the connector lock tab is not damaged, check for another possible cause for these DTCs.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - July 9, 2018•Document ID: 10143871Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsWHEELS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 05-64-18
- Date Added:
- August 20, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis Service Information bulletin announces a change made to the rear frame stay mounting flange bolts. The new flange bolts (5 used per side) have been lengthened by 2mm to an overall length of 25mm.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - June 26, 2018•Document ID: 10142829Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 11-181-18
- Date Added:
- July 16, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize the ECM. These new files will address an idle drop condition which may occur when the A/C system switches off at low engine RPM during warm-up after a cold start.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - June 21, 2018•Document ID: 10142838Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 16-112-18R
- Date Added:
- July 16, 2018
- 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 Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2017 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 Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback+ 8 moreAssociated Documents - June 11, 2018•Document ID: 10142835Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-199-16R
- Date Added:
- July 16, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address a group of operational concerns received from the field and listed below involving the Clarion Display Audio unit with 6.2? display. The procedure will involve downloading the applicable software update files from Subarunet then loading them onto a flash drive for audio unit installation.
Associated Products (21)2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru XV CrossTrek2016 Subaru BRZ2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru BRZ2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Legacy+ 1 moreAssociated Documents - June 11, 2018•Document ID: 10142834Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-177-14R
- Date Added:
- July 16, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryONLY MODELS with AVN Navigation or Display Audio system. This bulletin provides information to help diagnose and address different conditions relating to customer concerns which may arise when operating the new-generation ?Gen 2? and ?Gen 2.1? F10 Navigation and Display Audio systems. We will continue to add more helpful tips to this TSB as they become available.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - June 11, 2018•Document ID: 10142827Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 07-131-18R
- Date Added:
- July 16, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin provides a measurement and adjustment procedure for the stop lamp switch. An improperly adjusted (or faulty) stop lamp switch can cause any of the DTCs listed to set and result in the related system?s (e. g. VDC and/or EyeSight) warning lamp to illuminate.
Associated Products (26)2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2013 Subaru Forester2013 Subaru Legacy2013 Subaru Outback2012 Subaru Forester2012 Subaru Legacy2012 Subaru Outback2011 Subaru Forester2011 Subaru Legacy+ 6 moreAssociated Documents - June 4, 2018•Document ID: 10142836Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-211-17R
- Date Added:
- July 16, 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 before proceeding.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - May 31, 2018•Document ID: 10141490Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 06-59-17R
- Date Added:
- June 18, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis Service Information bulletin announces availability of a new front brake pad shim kit to specifically address customer concerns of a squeaking or squealing sound on the models listed. The new shims incorporate a new laminated design with increased damping characteristics to eliminate vibration identified as the root cause of the sound. The new kits include shims only (NO brake pads).
Associated Products (24)2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru XV CrossTrek2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek2013 Subaru Forester2013 Subaru Impreza+ 4 moreAssociated Documents - May 1, 2018•Document ID: 10141498Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-214-17R
- Date Added:
- June 18, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - March 29, 2018•Document ID: 10133515Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- harman_gen_3_urg
- Date Added:
- April 16, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryRetailers must immediately discontinue use of and delete any saved local copies of the BASE Harman Gen 3 audio system update file for 2018 Legacy and Outback named: BASE ? 2018 Legacy?Outback Harman Audio Update 11?2017 This file folder has been found to contain errors that in some cases may result in head unit failure if installed.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - March 28, 2018•Document ID: 10133524Service 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:
- April 16, 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. 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 (5)Associated Documents - March 23, 2018•Document ID: 10133528Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 16-112-18R
- Date Added:
- April 16, 2018
- 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 Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2017 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 Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback+ 8 moreAssociated Documents - March 13, 2018•Document ID: 10133527Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 16-107-17R
- Date Added:
- April 16, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
Summary2010-15 Legacy/ Outback 2.5L NA CVT, 2015 Legacy/ Outback 3.6L NA CVT, 2012-15 Impreza 2.0L NA CVT, 2013-15 Crosstrek 2.0L NA CVT, 2014-15 Crosstrek Hybrid CVT 2014-15 Forester 2.5L NA CVT 2014-15 Forester 2.0L Turbo CVT 2015 WRX 2.0L Turbo models only. In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Powertrain Warranty coverage for the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) on the above listed models and model years from the original five (5) years or sixty thousand (60,000) miles (whichever comes first) to ten (10) years or one-hundred thousand (100,000) miles (whichever comes first). This change is not in response to any specific condition, rather it is to provide customers with added assurance regarding the function and overall performance of their CVT. Additionally, vehicles which are more than ten (10) years old or beyond one-hundred thousand (100,000) miles at the time customer notification letters are mailed are being offered additional coverage for a period of one-year from the date of the customer notification letters. For these vehicles, retailers must contact Subaru Claims Helpline prior to claims submission at 1-866-SUBARU2 (1-866-782-2782)
Associated Products (22)2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru XV CrossTrek2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek2013 Subaru Impreza2013 Subaru Legacy2013 Subaru Outback2013 Subaru XV CrossTrek2012 Subaru Impreza2012 Subaru Legacy2012 Subaru Outback2011 Subaru Legacy2011 Subaru Outback+ 2 moreAssociated Documents - March 12, 2018•Document ID: 10133517Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 06-61-18
- Date Added:
- April 16, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces availability of new VDC Control Module & Hydraulic Units (VDCCM&H/U) to address isolated customer concerns of the green Hill Holder light blinking and cancel warning alarm sounding during cranking / starting the engine
Associated Products (18)2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru XV CrossTrek2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek2013 Subaru Forester2013 Subaru Impreza2013 Subaru Outback2013 Subaru XV CrossTrek2012 Subaru Forester2012 Subaru Impreza2011 Subaru ForesterAssociated Documents - March 9, 2018•Document ID: 10133525Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-214-17R
- Date Added:
- April 16, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
Summary2018 Audio/Navigation Exchange Component Identification and Procedures. This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - March 8, 2018•Document ID: 10133526Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-220-18
- Date Added:
- April 16, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis Service Information 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 (5)Associated Documents