Subaru Legacy Service Bulletins

2,189 manufacturer communications on file.

• June 3, 2015•Document ID: 10140561

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18-181-15 (2)

  Date Added:

  June 11, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  The 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.

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• June 3, 2015•Document ID: 10140453

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18-181-15

  Date Added:

  June 11, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  The 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.

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• May 29, 2015•Document ID: 10090421

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  WHEELS; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  06-49-15

  Date Added:

  February 3, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  IN RESPONSE TO ISOLATED REPORTS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR HARNESS RETAINING CLIPS CAUSED BY REACTION WITH ACIDS USED IN SOME WHEEL CLEANERS, THE CLIP MATERIAL HAS BEEN CHANGED TO POLYPROPYLENE (PPO).

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• May 29, 2015•Document ID: 10059220

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SB-06-49-15

  Date Added:

  February 19, 2016

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  SUBARU: SOME WHEEL CLEANERS HAVE ACID, AND ABS WHEEL SENSOR HARNESS RETAINING CLIPS WOULD EITHER BECOME BROKEN OR DEVELOPED CRACKS AND A NEW RETAINING CLIP, WITH POLYPROPLYLENE, WOULD BE USED INSTEAD. MODEL 2010-14 LEGACY, OUTBACK. *PE

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• May 28, 2015•Document ID: 10090411

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-176-14R

  Date Added:

  February 3, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  "THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A SERVICE PROCEDURE TO ADDRESS CUSTOMER CONCERNS OF A WIND RUSHING-TYPE SOUND WHICH SEEMS TO COME FROM THE FRONT DOOR GLASS SASH AREA. CUSTOMERS MAY REPORT A CONCERN WITH ONE OR BOTH FRONT DOORS. IT IS ONLY NECESSARY TO ADDRESS THE SIDE WITH THE CONFIRMED CONDITION. THE DOOR GLASS SASH SEPARATES THE MAIN DOOR GLASS FROM THE SMALL PARTITION GLASS ON EACH DOOR. THE PROCEDURE INVOLVES REPLACEMENT OF THE FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN CHANNEL (WEATHERSTRIP), PARTITION GLASS/ WEATHERSTRIP, SASH AND BOTH THE INNER AND OUTER DOOR GLASS WEATHERSTRIPS (SWEEPS). IN ADDITION, TWO PRE-CUT PIECES OF SELF-ADHESIVE EPT FOAM, 1 PIECE OF NON-WOVEN TAPE (WILL BE CUT INTO 3 PIECES) AND A 320MM SECTION OF BUTYL (ADHESIVE RUBBER) SEALING MATERIAL WILL BE ADDED IN SPECIFIC LOCATIONS."

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  2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback
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• May 28, 2015•Document ID: 10090410

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-172-14R

  Date Added:

  February 3, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  THIS 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. REVISED TO ADD POWER AMPLIFIER.

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• May 21, 2015•Document ID: 10090371

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-185-15

  Date Added:

  February 3, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  "THIS 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. 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."

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  2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback
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• May 21, 2015•Document ID: 10088141

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-185-15

  Date Added:

  January 10, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  "THIS 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. 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."

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  2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback
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• May 21, 2015•Document ID: 10074649

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-185-15R

  Date Added:

  June 22, 2016

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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  2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback
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• May 11, 2015•Document ID: 10090326

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-168-13R

  Date Added:

  February 3, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  THIS 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 SERVICE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL FOUND IN SUBARUNET. REVISED POER AMPLIFIER EXCHANGE PROGRAM.

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• May 11, 2015•Document ID: 10088043

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-168-13R

  Date Added:

  January 10, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  THIS 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 SERVICE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL FOUND IN SUBARUNET. REVISED POER AMPLIFIER EXCHANGE PROGRAM.

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• May 7, 2015•Document ID: 10090324

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-177-14R

  Date Added:

  February 3, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  "THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A SERVICE PROCEDURE TO ADDRESS CUSTOMER CONCERNS OF A WIND RUSHING-TYPE SOUND WHICH SEEMS TO COME FROM THE REAR DOOR GLASS SASH AREA. CUSTOMERS MAY REPORT A CONCERN WITH ONE OR BOTH REAR DOORS. IT IS ONLY NECESSARY TO ADDRESS THE SIDE WITH THE CONFIRMED CONDITION. THE DOOR GLASS SASH SEPARATES THE MAIN DOOR GLASS FROM THE SMALL PARTITION GLASS AT THE REAR OF EACH DOOR. THE PROCEDURE INVOLVES REPLACEMENT OF THE REAR DOOR GLASS RUN HANNEL (WEATHERSTRIP), PARTITION GLASS WEATHERSTRIP, AND BOTH THE INNER AND OUTER DOOR GLASS WEATHERSTRIPS (SWEEPS). IN ADDITION, 3 PRE-CUT PIECES OF SELF-ADHESIVE EPT FOAM, 1 PIECE OF NON-WOVEN TAPE (WILL BE CUT INTO 2 PIECES) AND A 320MM SECTION OF BUTYL TAPE WILL BE ADDED IN SPECIFIC LOCATIONS."

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  2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback
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• May 7, 2015•Document ID: 10088041

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-177-14R

  Date Added:

  January 10, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  "THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A SERVICE PROCEDURE TO ADDRESS CUSTOMER CONCERNS OF A WIND RUSHING-TYPE SOUND WHICH SEEMS TO COME FROM THE REAR DOOR GLASS SASH AREA. CUSTOMERS MAY REPORT A CONCERN WITH ONE OR BOTH REAR DOORS. IT IS ONLY NECESSARY TO ADDRESS THE SIDE WITH THE CONFIRMED CONDITION. THE DOOR GLASS SASH SEPARATES THE MAIN DOOR GLASS FROM THE SMALL PARTITION GLASS AT THE REAR OF EACH DOOR. THE PROCEDURE INVOLVES REPLACEMENT OF THE REAR DOOR GLASS RUN HANNEL (WEATHERSTRIP), PARTITION GLASS WEATHERSTRIP, AND BOTH THE INNER AND OUTER DOOR GLASS WEATHERSTRIPS (SWEEPS). IN ADDITION, 3 PRE-CUT PIECES OF SELF-ADHESIVE EPT FOAM, 1 PIECE OF NON-WOVEN TAPE (WILL BE CUT INTO 2 PIECES) AND A 320MM SECTION OF BUTYL TAPE WILL BE ADDED IN SPECIFIC LOCATIONS."

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  2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback
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• April 28, 2015•Document ID: 10141515

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  VISIBILITY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  GTR

  Date Added:

  June 18, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Annoucment Glass Tinting Repairs Performed for Bulletin 12-176-14

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  2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback
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• April 23, 2015•Document ID: 10141513

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  02-160-15

  Date Added:

  June 18, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information bulletin provides revised procedures for inspection and measurement of the cylinder block assembly to determine whether or not replacement is necessary. Read through and understand this information completely before proceeding with any repairs to the cylinder block. All Models with FA and FB Engines, 2011MY and Later.

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• April 22, 2015•Document ID: 10141512

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-90-15

  Date Added:

  June 18, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides a new repair procedure for when the SRVD warning lamp is illuminated and DTC B2350 is stored in memory. The cause has been identified as a communication error between the SRVD radar units and the CAN transceiver triggered by a voltage drop which occurs during engine cranking.

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  2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback
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• April 22, 2015•Document ID: 10058141

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SB-07-90-15

  Date Added:

  August 5, 2015

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  SUBARU: A NEW REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR SRVD WARNING LAMP THAT ILLUMINATES DUE COMMUNICATION ERROR BETWEEN SRVD RADAR UNITS AND CAN TRANSCEIVER WHICH WAS TRIGGERED BY VOLTAGE DROPPING. MODEL 2015 LEGACY, OUTBACK.. *PE

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• April 9, 2015•Document ID: 10141511

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-181-15

  Date Added:

  June 18, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides a procedure to follow when addressing customer concerns of a ?popping? type sound heard through the audio unit speakers. This condition occurs when listening to ?cached radio?. The cached radio feature allows you to hear the radio broadcast which otherwise would have been missed while taking a phone call using the Bluetooth hands-free feature.

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  2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback
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• March 31, 2015•Document ID: 10090882

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-180-15

  Date Added:

  February 8, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF REVISED MAP DATA TO ADDRESS CUSTOMER CONCERNS OF AN INCORRECT CLOCK TIME BEING DISPLAYED (ONE HOUR DIFFERENCE AHEAD OR BEHIND) ON THE HVAC CONTROL UNIT AND AN INCORRECT ESTIMATED DESTINATION ARRIVAL TIME BEING DISPLAYED BY THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THIS CONDITION ONLY OCCURS IN CERTAIN GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS LOCATED NEAR THE CROSSOVER BETWEEN TIME ZONES.

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• March 25, 2015•Document ID: 10090781

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  11-145-14R

  Date Added:

  February 7, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY OF REPROGRAMMING FILES AND A REVISED OIL LEVEL SWITCH TO OPTIMIZE THE ECM LOGIC FOR ENGINE OIL LEVEL DETECTION IN THE EVENT OF FALSE OR PREMATURE LOW ENGINE OIL LEVEL WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION. REVISED TO INCREASE ENGINE OIL QUANTITIES.

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