Subaru Outback Service Bulletins (2021)

488 manufacturer communications on file.

• November 2, 2022•Document ID: 10226833

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-199-21R

  Date Added:

  December 1, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin provides additional information for the diagnostic procedures concerning measurement of Dark Current (a.k.a. Standby Current).

  Associated Products (8)

  2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Forester
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10226833-0001.pdf↗
• October 31, 2022•Document ID: 10225775

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-261-20R

  Date Added:

  November 3, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  The following information announces reprogramming file availability and provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 4 Denso CP1 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models listed.

  Associated Products (6)

  2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10225775-0001.pdf↗
• October 31, 2022•Document ID: 10225731

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WRK-21/22R

  Date Added:

  November 3, 2022

  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
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10225731-0001.pdf↗
• October 24, 2022•Document ID: 10225772

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announ

  Date Added:

  November 3, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  UPDATE: Subaru Safety & Emissions Recall: WRK-21 – CVT Chain Guide Breakage.

  Associated Products (6)

  2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Ascent
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10225772-0001.pdf↗
• October 18, 2022•Document ID: 10225766

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-251-19R

  Date Added:

  November 3, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16.

  Associated Products (27)

  2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru Ascent2022 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 Forester+ 7 more
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10225766-0001.pdf↗
• October 12, 2022•Document ID: 10225762

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-246-19R

  Date Added:

  November 3, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs.

  Associated Products (12)

  2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru BRZ2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru WRX2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10225762-0001.pdf↗
• October 12, 2022•Document ID: 10225759

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announ

  Date Added:

  November 3, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  A Firmware Over the Air (FOTA) software update is available for our customers with a Gen 4 head unit.

  Associated Products (6)

  2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10225759-0001.pdf↗
• October 3, 2022•Document ID: 10225744

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-178-21R

  Date Added:

  November 3, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin is being released as guidance for proper testing and charging of vehicle batteries.

  Associated Products (24)

  2022 Subaru Ascent2022 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 Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Forester+ 4 more
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  • DownloadMC-10225744-0001.pdf↗
• October 3, 2022•Document ID: 10225740

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SUSPENSION

  Mfr Comm. #:

  5-88-21R

  Date Added:

  November 3, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a design change made to the front stabilizer bushings.

  Associated Products (48)

  2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza+ 28 more
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10225740-0001.pdf↗
• October 3, 2022•Document ID: 10225733

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-199-21R

  Date Added:

  November 3, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin provides additional information for the diagnostic procedures concerning measurement of Dark Current (a.k.a. Standby Current).

  Associated Products (8)

  2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Forester
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10225733-0001.pdf↗
• September 30, 2022•Document ID: 10222371

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WRK-21/22R

  Date Added:

  October 4, 2022

  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
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10222371-0001.pdf↗
• September 27, 2022•Document ID: 10222367

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-74-21R

  Date Added:

  October 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for removing accumulated carbon deposits from fuel injectors and internal engine components.

  Associated Products (30)

  2022 Subaru Ascent2022 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 Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Crosstrek+ 10 more
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10222367-0001.pdf↗
• September 26, 2022•Document ID: 10222361

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  03-90-22

  Date Added:

  October 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of new Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) reprograming files.

  Associated Products (6)

  2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10222361-0001.pdf↗
• September 14, 2022•Document ID: 10222348

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-80-21R

  Date Added:

  October 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of a new thermo control valve assembly.

  Associated Products (8)

  2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Forester
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10222348-0001.pdf↗
• September 14, 2022•Document ID: 10222342

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-136-22R

  Date Added:

  October 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This service bulletin provides a temporary 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
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10222342-0001.pdf↗
• August 30, 2022•Document ID: 10219497

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announ

  Date Added:

  September 8, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  A Firmware Over the Air (FOTA) software update is available for our customers with a Gen 4 head unit.

  Associated Products (6)

  2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10219497-0001.pdf↗
• August 29, 2022•Document ID: 10219482

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-300-22

  Date Added:

  September 8, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedure for the STARLINK® Remote Engine Start (RES). All Gen2 Telematic equipped models.

  Associated Products (14)

  2023 Subaru Solterra2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru WRX2022 Subaru XV CrossTrek2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru WRX
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10219482-0001.pdf↗
• August 26, 2022•Document ID: 10219496

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-74-21R

  Date Added:

  September 8, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for removing accumulated carbon deposits from fuel injectors and internal engine components (e.g. intake valves and / or manifold, and combustion chambers).

  Associated Products (26)

  2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Forester+ 6 more
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10219496-0001.pdf↗
• August 26, 2022•Document ID: 10219473

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WRK-21/22R

  Date Added:

  September 8, 2022

  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 (4)

  2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Ascent
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10219473-0001.pdf↗
• August 23, 2022•Document ID: 10219499

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-199-21R

  Date Added:

  September 8, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin provides additional information for the diagnostic procedures concerning measurement of Dark Current (a.k.a. Standby Current).

  Associated Products (8)

  2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Forester
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10219499-0001.pdf↗