Subaru Outback Service Bulletins (2026)

58 manufacturer communications on file.

• August 21, 2026•Document ID: 11036804

  Other
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announcement (C

  Date Added:

  September 3, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Announcement provides diagnostic assistance for CVT issues.

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• August 20, 2026•Document ID: 11036815

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE:BODY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-283-26

  Date Added:

  September 3, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This service bulletin announces a repair procedure for the weatherstrips on the front of the rear doors. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.

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  2026 Subaru Outback
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• August 20, 2026•Document ID: 11036814

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-158-26

  Date Added:

  September 3, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides guidance when diagnosing chain slip, judder, shudder, and hesitation concerns on the TR580 model CVT transmissions used in the models listed.

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• August 20, 2026•Document ID: 11036811

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  02-196-26R

  Date Added:

  September 3, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This service bulletin outlines the diagnostic and repair procedure for white smoke emitted from the exhaust after startup. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.

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• August 20, 2026•Document ID: 11036809

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-154-25R

  Date Added:

  September 3, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin announces the release of a new diagnostic assistance application for TR690 and TR580 CVT-equipped vehicles. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.

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• August 20, 2026•Document ID: 11036807

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-308-23R

  Date Added:

  September 3, 2026

  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.This is an revised version of the original bulletin.

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• August 14, 2026•Document ID: 11036799

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-331-25R

  Date Added:

  September 3, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)

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  2026 Subaru Outback
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• August 13, 2026•Document ID: 11036796

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-304-22R

  Date Added:

  September 3, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)

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• August 5, 2026•Document ID: 11036794

  Other
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Article Locator

  Date Added:

  September 3, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Techtips newsletter locator index.

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• August 1, 2026•Document ID: 11036789

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-333-25R

  Date Added:

  September 3, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. This is an revised version of the original bulletin

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• July 31, 2026•Document ID: 11035662

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-340-26

  Date Added:

  August 4, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files for the Central Electronic Control Module (C-ECM). The updated logic has been developed to address Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B2A20 - LOST COMMUNICATION ETHERNET FROM DCM TO HU.

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  2026 Subaru Outback
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• July 23, 2026•Document ID: 11035652

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-335-25R

  Date Added:

  August 4, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  The following information announces reprogramming file availability and provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 5 Denso CP25 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models listed. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)

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  2026 Subaru Outback
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• July 23, 2026•Document ID: 11035649

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  04-31-26

  Date Added:

  August 4, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedure to be performed before the service manual.

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• July 23, 2026•Document ID: 11035648

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SEATS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  17-22-26

  Date Added:

  August 4, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin provides parts ordering and service guidance when replacing passenger seat assemblies and other passenger seat components.

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• July 15, 2026•Document ID: 11035631

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-311-23R

  Date Added:

  August 4, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides instruction for use (FOTA) of a new reprogramming procedure to optimize the Denso Gen 4.5 Audio and Navigation system utilized in the models listed. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin).

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• July 13, 2026•Document ID: 11035636

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  VISIBILITY/WIPER; STRUCTURE:BODY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-281-26

  Date Added:

  August 4, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide a diagnostic and repair procedure for customers who report that rear washer pressure or flow is insufficient.

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  2026 Subaru Outback
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• June 30, 2026•Document ID: 11034269

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  02-193-24R

  Date Added:

  July 2, 2026

  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). (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)

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• June 26, 2026•Document ID: 11034264

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-74-21R

  Date Added:

  July 2, 2026

  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). (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)

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• June 23, 2026•Document ID: 11034260

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-339-26

  Date Added:

  July 2, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides instruction for use of a new reprogramming procedure to optimize the Gen4 DCM in the Firmware-over the-air (FOTA) process where remote devices can receive updates to their operating firmware.

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• June 23, 2026•Document ID: 11034257

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  02-196-26

  Date Added:

  July 2, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin outlines the diagnostic and repair procedure for white smoke emitted from the exhaust after startup.

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