Subaru WRX Service Bulletins

1,134 manufacturer communications on file.

• April 25, 2019•Document ID: 10160202

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-208-17R

  Date Added:

  May 20, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information bulletin announces availability of an enhancement to the Gracenote database included in the vehicles listed above equipped with F10 7? Navigation and 7? Display Audio head units.

  Associated Products (18)

  2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback
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• April 24, 2019•Document ID: 10160204

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WUE-90R

  Date Added:

  May 20, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain Crosstrek, Forester, Impreza, and WRX vehicles to replace the brake lamp switch. A total of 1,303,530 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recall.

  Associated Products (24)

  2017 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Crosstrek2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru WRX2013 Subaru Crosstrek2013 Subaru Impreza2013 Subaru WRX2012 Subaru Impreza2012 Subaru WRX2011 Subaru Impreza2011 Subaru WRX2010 Subaru Impreza2010 Subaru WRX+ 4 more
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• April 23, 2019•Document ID: 10160214

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID; ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  02-170-17R

  Date Added:

  May 20, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces part information for new Active Valve Control System (AVCS) oil control solenoid valves (OCV) which contain a redesigned internal oil seal. The new seal will eliminate potential oil seepage into the wire harness connector portion of the valve. If oil seeps into the connector, over time, the Check Engine lamp may illuminate and set various AVCS-related DTCs.

  Associated Products (50)

  2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru BRZ2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback+ 30 more
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• April 17, 2019•Document ID: 10160211

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; EXTERIOR LIGHTING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-150-19

  Date Added:

  May 20, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides a procedure for replacing the rear combination lamp wiring harness. The harness is now available as a service part separate from the lamp assembly.

  Associated Products (4)

  2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru WRX
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• April 12, 2019•Document ID: 10160208

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WUF-91-041219

  Date Added:

  May 20, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  New Subaru Safety Recall: WUF-91 Replacement Ignition Switch Recall Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain vehicles in the ranges listed below to inspect and potentially replace the ignition switch. A total of 511 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recall.

  Associated Products (36)

  2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2014 Subaru WRX2013 Subaru Forester2013 Subaru Legacy2013 Subaru Outback2013 Subaru WRX2012 Subaru Forester2012 Subaru Legacy2012 Subaru Outback2012 Subaru WRX2011 Subaru Forester2011 Subaru Impreza2011 Subaru Legacy2011 Subaru Outback2011 Subaru WRX2010 Subaru Forester2010 Subaru Impreza2010 Subaru Legacy2010 Subaru Outback+ 16 more
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• April 10, 2019•Document ID: 10160205

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  AIR BAGS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TKA19-TKB19-TKC1

  Date Added:

  May 20, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain Subaru vehicles listed above, equipped with a non-desiccated Takata-sourced passenger side frontal airbag containing the propellant Phase Stabilized Ammonium Nitrate (PSAN).

  Associated Products (22)

  2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2014 Subaru WRX2013 Subaru Forester2013 Subaru Legacy2013 Subaru Outback2013 Subaru WRX2012 Subaru B9 Tribeca2012 Subaru Forester2012 Subaru Legacy2012 Subaru Outback2012 Subaru WRX2011 Subaru Forester2011 Subaru Impreza2011 Subaru Legacy2011 Subaru Outback2011 Subaru WRX2010 Subaru Forester2010 Subaru Impreza2010 Subaru Legacy+ 2 more
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• March 25, 2019•Document ID: 10160507

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  GEN 3-1

  Date Added:

  May 28, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Immediately discontinue the use of latest 2019 MY Gen 3.1 Harman Software update.

  Associated Products (8)

  2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX
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• March 25, 2019•Document ID: 10160501

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-236-18R

  Date Added:

  May 28, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  The following information addresses reprogramming file availability and a software update installation procedure to provide optimization to the new Harman Gen 3.1 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 to understand all changes from prior releases before proceeding.

  Associated Products (8)

  2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX
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• March 19, 2019•Document ID: 10160503

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  AIR BAGS; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TKA19-TKB19-TKC1

  Date Added:

  May 28, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain Subaru vehicles listed above, equipped with a non-desiccated Takata-sourced passenger side frontal airbag containing the propellant Phase Stabilized Ammonium Nitrate (PSAN).

  Associated Products (23)

  2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2014 Subaru WRX2013 Subaru Forester2013 Subaru Legacy2013 Subaru Outback2013 Subaru WRX2012 Subaru B9 Tribeca2012 Subaru Forester2012 Subaru Legacy2012 Subaru Outback2012 Subaru WRX2011 Subaru Forester2011 Subaru Impreza2011 Subaru Legacy2011 Subaru Outback2011 Subaru WRX2010 Subaru Forester2010 Subaru Impreza+ 3 more
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• March 13, 2019•Document ID: 10160496

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-228-18R

  Date Added:

  May 28, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to follow when diagnosing a customer concern of the display screen being either frozen (unresponsive) or black (blank).

  Associated Products (13)

  2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru Impreza
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• March 11, 2019•Document ID: 10160493

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-238-19

  Date Added:

  May 28, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information bulletin is in response to a small number of customer concerns regarding the audio unit not being able to play certain types of audio Compact Discs (CDs). Harman Gen 3.0 head units which have previously received software updates (see claims history) and Gen 3.1 head units (used in 2019MY year vehicles) cannot play ?CD Extra? or ?Enhanced CD? -type audio CDs.

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  2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru Impreza
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• March 11, 2019•Document ID: 10160492

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  02-181-19

  Date Added:

  May 28, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Powertrain Warranty coverage for the turbocharged 2.5L ?EJ? short block assembly used in the above listed models and model years from the original five (5) years or sixty thousand (60,000) miles (whichever comes first) to eight (8) years or one-hundred thousand (100,000) miles (whichever comes first). This change is in response to an identified condition that can lead to isolated crankshaft bearing (main and / or connecting rod bearing) failures.

  Associated Products (6)

  2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru WRX2013 Subaru WRX2012 Subaru WRX
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• March 11, 2019•Document ID: 10160491

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-229-18R

  Date Added:

  May 28, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to follow when diagnosing clock-related customer concerns. Please start by completing the Harman Investigation Guide Questionnaire as it gathers important details which will help with diagnosis and will be required should the condition not be resolved by this troubleshooting.

  Associated Products (14)

  2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru Impreza
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• March 8, 2019•Document ID: 10160490

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  02-163-16R

  Date Added:

  May 28, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information bulletin provides new inspection and repair procedures for AVCS (Active Valve Control System) -related DTCs on the FA and FB engine equipped models listed above. The applicable Service Manuals will be revised with this new information in the near future.

  Associated Products (50)

  2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru BRZ2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Legacy+ 30 more
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• March 4, 2019•Document ID: 10160486

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  05-68-19

  Date Added:

  May 28, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information bulletin provides details regarding a change made to the front hub assembly retaining bolts to enhance vehicle production line efficiency.

  Associated Products (6)

  2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX
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• March 4, 2019•Document ID: 10160485

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-120-19

  Date Added:

  May 28, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides a procedure to follow for addressing customer concerns of a shuddering condition or chattering -type sound heard or felt when making sharp turns. If an applicable vehicle presents with the condition as described, it is recommended to perform the transfer clutch break-in procedure as described.

  Associated Products (21)

  2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru WRX+ 1 more
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• March 1, 2019•Document ID: 10160512

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WUE-90

  Date Added:

  May 28, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain Crosstrek, Forester, Impreza, and WRX vehicles to replace the brake lamp switch. A total of 1,303,530 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recall.

  Associated Products (25)

  2017 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Crosstrek2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru WRX2013 Subaru Crosstrek2013 Subaru Forester2013 Subaru Impreza2013 Subaru WRX2012 Subaru Impreza2012 Subaru WRX2011 Subaru Impreza2011 Subaru WRX2010 Subaru Impreza+ 5 more
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• February 22, 2019•Document ID: 10155225

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  02-178-18R

  Date Added:

  March 25, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information bulletin announces a design change made to the rubber timing hole access plug to improve its retention and prevent water intrusion into the converter case.

  Associated Products (51)

  2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru BRZ2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Legacy+ 31 more
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• February 20, 2019•Document ID: 10155220

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-112-18R

  Date Added:

  March 25, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This 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.

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  2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru WRX2017 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 Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester+ 10 more
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• January 31, 2019•Document ID: 10154425

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  02-134-12R

  Date Added:

  March 11, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  The purpose of this bulletin is to announce a change to the specification of the valve springs used in the FB engine. The new springs have different color paint marks to help identify their application.

  Associated Products (22)

  2017 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2013 Subaru Forester2013 Subaru Impreza2013 Subaru Legacy2013 Subaru Outback2012 Subaru Forester+ 2 more
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