Subaru WRX Service Bulletins (2016)

429 manufacturer communications on file.

• July 17, 2024•Document ID: 11005614

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-308-23R

  Date Added:

  August 5, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces important diagnostic information to utilize when testing the Data Communication Module (DCM) as a dark current/standby current source. All models equipped with Telematics except Solterra.

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• July 15, 2024•Document ID: 11005609

  Other
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; AIR BAGS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Subarunet Announcement

  Date Added:

  August 5, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This announcement provides information on Takata Recall Escalated Towing Program.

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• July 11, 2024•Document ID: 11005608

  Other
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Thermo Control Valve Vide

  Date Added:

  August 5, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This thermo control valve video contains information on the replacement of thermo control valve.

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• July 9, 2024•Document ID: 11005599

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  13-107-24

  Date Added:

  August 5, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin provides SOA paint codes to help eliminate possible confusion for 2025 MY vehicles.

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• July 8, 2024•Document ID: 11005595

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  01-167-08R

  Date Added:

  August 5, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.

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  2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru BRZ2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru Solterra2024 Subaru WRX2024 Subaru XV CrossTrek2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru BRZ2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy+ 156 more
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• July 8, 2024•Document ID: 11005593

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SUSPENSION

  Mfr Comm. #:

  05-91-24

  Date Added:

  August 5, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin provides guidance for diagnosing a leaking front or rear suspension strut.

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• June 28, 2024•Document ID: 11002730

  Other
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announcement

  Date Added:

  July 1, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This information announces reprograming file availability for Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Audio and Navigation systems. Inprovement for CarPlay concerns with hands-free calls when the receiving party is not able to hear the caller.

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  2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru BRZ2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru Solterra2024 Subaru WRX2024 Subaru XV CrossTrek2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru BRZ2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy+ 156 more
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• June 25, 2024•Document ID: 11002725

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SERVICE BRAKES

  Mfr Comm. #:

  06-90-24

  Date Added:

  July 1, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides diagnosis and procedure information to be applied when diagnosing potential fluid leaks on front and rear brake calipers. This information has been developed to reduce unnecessary brake caliper replacement.

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• May 13, 2024•Document ID: 11000817

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-112-18R

  Date Added:

  June 4, 2024

  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.

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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 5, 2024•Document ID: 10249598

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WRE-22R

  Date Added:

  February 2, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a new safety recall for certain 2015-2021 model year WRX STI vehicles, which may contain a defective back-up lamp switch.

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• January 4, 2024•Document ID: 10249593

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EXTERIOR LIGHTING; POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announ

  Date Added:

  February 2, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a new safety recall for certain 2015-2021 model year WRX STI vehicles, which may contain a defective backup lamp switch.

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  2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru WRX
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• November 27, 2023•Document ID: 10246143

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-207-22R

  Date Added:

  December 5, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is extending the New Car Basic Warranty coverage for the 12 Volt batteries used in the above listed models and model years beyond the original three (3) years or thirty six thousand miles (36,000), whichever comes first.

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• November 10, 2023•Document ID: 10246098

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  BACK OVER PREVENTION; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WRE-22R

  Date Added:

  December 5, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a new safety recall for certain 2015-2021 model year WRX STI vehicles, which may contain a defective back-up lamp switch.

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  2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru WRX
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• September 11, 2023•Document ID: 10243372

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18-231-23

  Date Added:

  October 2, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin announces additional information regarding error codes 1403- 1407 encountered when attempting an adjustment/calibration of the EyeSight® system after body repair procedures have been performed.

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• August 14, 2023•Document ID: 10241822

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-112-18R

  Date Added:

  September 5, 2023

  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.

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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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• August 1, 2023•Document ID: 10241801

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  01-168-09R

  Date Added:

  September 5, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.

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• July 31, 2023•Document ID: 10240125

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-207-22R

  Date Added:

  August 2, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is extending the New Car Basic Warranty coverage for the 12 Volt batteries used in the above listed models and model years beyond the original three (3) years or thirty six thousand miles (36,000), whichever comes first.

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  2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Forester2019 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 Legacy+ 6 more
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• July 13, 2023•Document ID: 10240113

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-285-21R

  Date Added:

  August 2, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin provides reference tables and photos to use for determining the infotainment head unit supplier and generation.

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• July 11, 2023•Document ID: 10240110

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-249-23R

  Date Added:

  August 2, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the recommended cleaning procedures to followed when encountering vehicles with long time exposure to pollen on painted surfaces on vehicles imported from Japan. This bulletin does not apply to SIA built vehicles.

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• June 29, 2023•Document ID: 10238471

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  PARKING BRAKE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  06-87-22R

  Date Added:

  July 3, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  "In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Warranty coverage for the electronic connector lock tab for the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) assembly used in the listed models."

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