Subaru Legacy Service Bulletins
2,189 manufacturer communications on file.
- January 15, 2016•Document ID: 10235843Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 0215714R
- Date Added:
- May 8, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
Summarysurface treatment change to oil control piston rings
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - January 14, 2016•Document ID: 10233149Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQR53R
- Date Added:
- March 20, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTakata Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Replacement
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - January 14, 2016•Document ID: 10084297Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- F10TSG
- Date Added:
- November 16, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTECHNICAL SUPPORT GUIDE - GEN 2.0 & 2.1 MICRO SD NAVIGATION (AVN) DISPLAY AUDIO (DA)
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - January 14, 2016•Document ID: 10084281Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQR-53R
- Date Added:
- November 16, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
Summary"THE VEHICLES INCLUDED IN THIS CONSOLIDATED NATIONAL RECALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: AFFECTED 2004-2005 IMPREZA, WRX, AND STI MODELS FROM THE NATIONAL EXPANSION OF THE WQP-51 RECALL 2003-2004 LEGACY, OUTBACK, AND BAJA VEHICLES AFFECTED BY AND NOT YET REPAIRED UNDER THE WQL-48 RECALL 2004 IMPREZA, WRX, AND STI VEHICLES AFFECTED BY AND NOT YET REPAIRED UNDER THE WQL-48 RECALL 2005-2008 LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES, INCLUDING THE 2005 MODELS NOT YET REPAIRED UNDER THE WQP-51 RECALL IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH NECESSITATING DEPLOYMENT OF THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG, THE FRONT PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG INFLATOR IN THESE VEHICLES COULD RUPTURE WITH METAL FRAGMENTS STRIKING THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. ALTHOUGH THE PERCENTAGE OF AFFECTED VEHICLES IS UNKNOWN, THIS RECALL WILL INVOLVE REPLACING THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR ON ALL OF THE POTENTIALLY AFFECTED VEHICLES."
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - January 14, 2016•Document ID: 10081080Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; WHEELS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-192-16
- Date Added:
- September 28, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTHIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A SERVICE PROCEDURE TO ADDRESS CUSTOMER CONCERNS OF LOOSE OR GAPPING ACCESSORY FRONT WHEEL ARCH MOLDING(S) (E201SAL000 MOLDING KIT). THERE ARE 2 RETAINING CLIPS ON EACH MOLDING WHICH HAVE BEEN IMPROVED TO ENHANCE RETENTION OF THE MOLDING TO THE FENDER LIP THEREBY ELIMINATING ANY GAP BETWEEN THE MOLDING AND THE BODY. THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH MOLDINGS ONLY.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - January 11, 2016•Document ID: 10233148Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQR53
- Date Added:
- March 20, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryUpdate: Front Passenger Air Bag Inflators WQR?53
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - January 11, 2016•Document ID: 10081079Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQR]53U
- Date Added:
- September 28, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTHE WQR-53 RECALL IS BEING EXPANDED TO INCLUDE ALL 2005-2008 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES. THIS IS AN EXPANSION FROM THE CURRENT WQP-51 LIMITED REGIONAL RECALL FOR CERTAIN 2005 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES, TO A NATIONAL RECALL FOR ALL 2005-2008 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES. THE WQR-53 PRODUCT CAMPAIGN BULLETIN HAS BEEN UPDATED ON STIS TO REFLECT THIS EXPANSION.
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - January 11, 2016•Document ID: 10076013Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQR-53
- Date Added:
- July 7, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryUpdate: Front Passenger Air Bag Inflators recall is being expanded to include all 2005]2008 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles. This is an expansion from the current WQP]51 limited regional recall for certain 2005 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, to a national recall for all 2005]2008 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - January 7, 2016•Document ID: 10081075Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 12-185-15R
- Date Added:
- September 28, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTHIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REPAIR PROCEDURE TO ADDRESS A WIND RUSHING AND / OR FLUTTERING-TYPE SOUND ORIGINATING FROM THE B PILLAR AREA OF THE VEHICLE. THE SOUND IS USUALLY REPORTED TO BE MORE PREVALENT WHEN CROSSWINDS ARE PRESENT AND / OR AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE PROCEDURE INVOLVES THE INSTALLATION OF A LONGER, 320MM PIECE OF BUTYL ADHESIVE TO SECURE THE UPPER FRONT CORNER AREA OF THE REAR DOOR FRAME WEATHERSTRIP. TO ADDRESS CUSTOMER CONCERNS OF A WIND RUSHING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT AND / OR REAR DOOR SASH AREA, SEE TSBS 12-176-14R AND 12-177-14R.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - January 4, 2016•Document ID: 10081068Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 07-89-15R
- Date Added:
- September 28, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
Summary"IF YOU RECEIVE A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A NO CRANK / NO START CONDITION DURING VERY COLD TEMPERATURES, THE IG1, IG2, ACC1, ACC2 AND/OR THE EGI MAIN RELAYS MAY BE THE ROOT CAUSE AND REQUIRE REPLACEMENT. IT IS GENERALLY REPORTED THAT THE CAR STARTS NORMALLY AFTER AN OVERNIGHT SOAK. AFTER THE INITIAL START, THE CUSTOMER DRIVES A SHORT DISTANCE THEN SHUTS THE CAR OFF (EXAMPLE: AT A GAS PUMP OR COFFEE SHOP). AFTER THE TIME THAT IT TAKES TO PUMP THEIR GAS OR GET THEIR COFFEE, THEY RETURN TO THE CAR AND IT WILL NOT START. THE CUSTOMER MAY ALSO NOTICE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND/OR INTERIOR LIGHTS ARE NOT ILLUMINATING ALONG WITH THE HVAC BEING INOPERATIVE. THE SOURCE OF THIS CONDITION HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS CONDENSATION FLASH-FREEZING INSIDE THE RELAYS. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR REPLACEMENT OF ALL 5 RELAYS, 4 OF WHICH ARE LOCATED TOGETHER IN THE VEHICLES INTERIOR FUSE BOX (F/B) AND THE EGI MAIN RELAY WHICH IS LOCATED IN THE UNDER-HOOD MAIN FUSE BOX (M/B). "
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - January 4, 2016•Document ID: 10074609Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 07-89-15R
- Date Added:
- June 22, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - January 4, 2016•Document ID: 10232519Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 078915R
- Date Added:
- March 6, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryInterior Fuse Box (F/B) ?IG? and ?ACC? Relay/Under-Hood Fuse Box (M/B) Main Relay/Replacement for Engine Will Not Crank / Start Condition
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - December 22, 2015•Document ID: 10094372Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQR-53U2
- Date Added:
- March 8, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryUPDATE: FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS WQR-53 THE WQR-53 RECALL IS BEING EXPANDED TO INCLUDE ALL 2005-2008 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES. THIS IS AN EXPANSION FROM THE CURRENT WQP-51 LIMITED REGIONAL RECALL FOR CERTAIN 2005 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES, TO A NATIONAL RECALL FOR ALL 2005-2008 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES. PLEASE REFER TO THE 2005 LEGACY AND OUTBACK SERVICE PROCEDURE IN THE WQP-51 BULLETIN FOR 2005-2008 LEGACY AND OUTBACK REPAIRS. THE WQR-53 PRODUCT CAMPAIGN BULLETIN WILL BE UPDATED ON STIS IN THE NEAR FUTURE TO REFLECT THIS EXPANSION. LIMITED PARTS AVAILABILITY WE ARE CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING A PARTS SHORTAGE FOR THE 2005-2008 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES. SOA REQUESTS THAT RETAILERS ONLY ORDER QUANTITIES NECESSARY TO SATISFY ANTICIPATED DEMAND. ORDERS WILL BE MONITORED BY SOA PARTS FOR REASONABLENESS BASED ON AOR ASSIGNED VIN POPULATION.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - December 22, 2015•Document ID: 10094370Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQR-53C
- Date Added:
- March 8, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryUPDATE: FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS WQR-53 (2005-2008 LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES). THE WQR-53 RECALL IS BEING EXPANDED TO INCLUDE ALL 2005-2008 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES. THIS IS AN EXPANSION FROM THE CURRENT WQP-51 LIMITED REGIONAL RECALL FOR CERTAIN 2005 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES, TO A NATIONAL RECALL FOR ALL 2005-2008 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES. PLEASE REFER TO THE 2005 LEGACY AND OUTBACK SERVICE PROCEDURE IN THE WQP-51 BULLETIN FOR 2005-2008 LEGACY AND OUTBACK REPAIRS. THE WQR-53 PRODUCT CAMPAIGN BULLETIN WILL BE UPDATED ON STIS IN THE NEAR FUTURE TO REFLECT THIS EXPANSION. THE AIR BAG INFLATORS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAGS FOR THESE VEHICLES COULD BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO RUPTURE AND THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG COULD DEPLOY ABNORMALLY IN A CRASH.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - December 18, 2015•Document ID: 10094369Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQR-53U
- Date Added:
- March 8, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummarySUBJECT: UPDATE: FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS WQR-53 (2005-2008 LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES). THE WQR-53 RECALL IS BEING EXPANDED TO INCLUDE ALL 2005-2008 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES. THIS IS AN EXPANSION FROM THE CURRENT WQP-51 LIMITED REGIONAL RECALL FOR CERTAIN 2005 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES, TO A NATIONAL RECALL FOR ALL 2005-2008 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES. THE AIR BAG INFLATORS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAGS FOR THESE VEHICLES COULD BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO RUPTURE AND THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG COULD DEPLOY ABNORMALLY IN A CRASH.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - December 18, 2015•Document ID: 10094367Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-177-14R
- Date Added:
- March 8, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTHIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP DIAGNOSE AND ADDRESS DIFFERENT CONDITIONS RELATING TO CUSTOMER CONCERNS WHICH MAY ARISE WHEN OPERATING THE NEW-GENERATION GEN 2 F10 AUDIO / NAVIGATION SYSTEM. WE WILL CONTINUE TO ADD MORE HELPFUL TIPS TO THIS TSB AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - December 17, 2015•Document ID: 10094364Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 09-61-15R
- Date Added:
- March 8, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTHIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES A DESIGN CHANGE TO THE FUEL FILLER DOOR (SAUCER) ASSEMBLY TO ADDRESS CUSTOMER CONCERNS OF IT BEING DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND / OR CLOSE. THE STRIKER PORTIONS SHAPE HAS BEEN CHANGED AS SHOWN IN THE CROSSSECTION ILLUSTRATION BELOW ALONG WITH THE TYPE OF PLASTIC MATERIAL USED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SAUCER ASSEMBLY. IMPORTANT: THIS BULLETIN REPLACES TSB 09-58-14R DATED 9/26/14 AND 09-60-15R DATED 10/26/15.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - December 16, 2015•Document ID: 10094350Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 18-184-15
- Date Added:
- March 8, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTHE PURPOSE OF THIS BULLETIN IS TO PROVIDE A DESCRIPTION OF CURRENT CHANGES TO SERVICE MANUALS AVAILABLE VIA THE SUBARU TECHNICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (STIS) WEB SITE. THE TABLES CONTAINED WITHIN THIS BULLETIN ARE TO BE USED AS GUIDES FOR BECOMING AWARE OF THE LATEST CHANGES. WE ADVISE YOU TO ALWAYS REFER TO THE STIS WEB SITE WHEN LOOKING FOR THE LATEST SERVICE INFORMATION. PRINTED PAGES WILL NOT BE MADE AVAILABLE TO UPDATE PRINTED SERVICE MANUALS. PAPER MANUALS MAY HAVE DIFFERENT PAGE NUMBERING THEN WHAT IS REFLECTED BELOW, BASED ON MULTIPLE NEW AND REVISED PAGES. PLEASE REFER TO THE INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE STIS WEB SITE FOR ALL FUTURE, UPDATE SERVICE MANUAL INFORMATION.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - December 14, 2015•Document ID: 10094342Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 12-195-15
- Date Added:
- March 8, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummarySHOULD YOU RECEIVE A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF VIBRATION OR LOOSENESS IN EITHER OF THE DOOR MIRRORS, A DESIGN CHANGE HAS BEEN MADE TO THE 3 MIRROR HEAD MOUNTING HOLES IN THE MOUNTING BASE. IN ADDITION, A NEW RETAINING BOLT AND TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION ARE NOW USED TO SECURE THE MIRROR HEAD TO THE MOUNTING BASE. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE FOR REPAIRING THE EXISTING MIRROR ASSEMBLY BY REPLACING THE THREE MOUNTING SCREWS WITH UPDATED FASTENERS. NOTE: REFER TO TSB 12-152-13 DATED 6/17/2013 FOR RELATED INFORMATION ON BRZ MODELS.
Associated Products (19)2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru Crosstrek2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2013 Subaru Crosstrek2013 Subaru Impreza2012 Subaru Crosstrek2012 Subaru ImprezaAssociated Documents - December 10, 2015•Document ID: 10094261Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQV57U
- Date Added:
- March 8, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryUPDATE - SUBARU RECALL CAMPAIGN: WQV57 PROPELLER SHAFT ATTACHING BOLT TORQUE OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTERS WILL BE MAILED TODAY AFFECTED VIN LISTS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE REGIONAL OFFICES EMAILS WILL BE SENT TO OWNERS WITH A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS ON FILE WITH MYSUBARU.COM SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. (SUBARU) IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2016 MODEL YEAR SUBARU LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES TO INSPECT AND POSSIBLY TIGHTEN OR REPLACE THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE PROPELLER SHAFT TO THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents