Subaru Crosstrek Service Bulletins (2016)

358 manufacturer communications on file.

• 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
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• August 23, 2022•Document ID: 10219492

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  01-167-08R

  Date Added:

  September 8, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

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

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  2023 Subaru Solterra2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru WRX2022 Subaru XV CrossTrek2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru BRZ2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ+ 164 more
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• August 23, 2022•Document ID: 10219491

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-302-22

  Date Added:

  September 8, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.

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  2023 Subaru Solterra2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru WRX2022 Subaru XV CrossTrek2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru BRZ2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ+ 164 more
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• August 12, 2022•Document ID: 10219476

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Subaru Tech Tips

  Date Added:

  September 8, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Special Edition, 2012 current model subaru evaporative diagnostics and smoke testing.

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  2023 Subaru Solterra2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru WRX2022 Subaru XV CrossTrek2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru BRZ2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ+ 69 more
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• August 2, 2022•Document ID: 10219469

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  03-88-22

  Date Added:

  September 8, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  The bulletin announces the design change made the propeller shaft to address the small number of customer concerns regarding a growling-type sound being heard from under the vehicle when driving.

  Associated Products (15)

  2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Crosstrek2014 Subaru Crosstrek2013 Subaru Crosstrek
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• July 11, 2022•Document ID: 10216981

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-298-22

  Date Added:

  August 2, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin announces the preferred practices to be used when handling vehicles equipped with Gen2 Telematics which are enrolled in the Subaru STARLINK® Security Plus Service featuring Stolen Vehicle Recovery Plus with Immobilizer.

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  2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru WRX2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru BRZ2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester+ 33 more
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• July 5, 2022•Document ID: 10216969

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; SUSPENSION

  Mfr Comm. #:

  05-88-21

  Date Added:

  August 2, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

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

  Associated Products (42)

  2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru Crosstrek+ 22 more
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• May 23, 2022•Document ID: 10213197

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SEATS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-288-20R

  Date Added:

  June 3, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a design change made to the Slide Rail components of the left and right front power seat frame / track assembliesd.

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  2020 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza+ 8 more
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• May 19, 2022•Document ID: 10213173

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-112-18R

  Date Added:

  June 3, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a design change to the CVT select lever 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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• May 18, 2022•Document ID: 10213193

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SEAT BELTS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-203-16R

  Date Added:

  June 3, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame.

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  2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza+ 22 more
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• May 12, 2022•Document ID: 10213177

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18-219-22

  Date Added:

  June 3, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the Service Manual correction for the diagnostic trouble tree for DTC C2521 and/or DTC 21.

  Associated Products (15)

  2018 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Crosstrek2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2013 Subaru Crosstrek2013 Subaru Impreza2012 Subaru Impreza
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• March 18, 2022•Document ID: 10209915

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-192-22R

  Date Added:

  April 5, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic essential information during diagnosis and repair of the Infotainment concerns. (Applicable to all models with Harman or Denso CP1 Infotainment).

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  2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru WRX2022 Subaru XV CrossTrek2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru BRZ2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Crosstrek+ 163 more
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• February 23, 2022•Document ID: 10208663

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  06-85-22

  Date Added:

  March 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the design change of the rear stabilizer bar.

  Associated Products (17)

  2016 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Crosstrek2014 Subaru Crosstrek2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru WRX2013 Subaru Impreza2013 Subaru WRX2012 Subaru Impreza2012 Subaru WRX2011 Subaru Impreza2011 Subaru WRX2010 Subaru Impreza2010 Subaru WRX2009 Subaru Impreza2009 Subaru WRX2008 Subaru Impreza2008 Subaru WRX
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• February 18, 2022•Document ID: 10208659

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-291-22

  Date Added:

  March 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Going forward when a customer’s vehicle is equipped with a DCM that does not have Software version ID DCM_06.00.17_20190816 installed and they wish to subscribe to Starlink Telematics Service, the DCM must be replaced.

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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 Outback
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• January 2, 2022•Document ID: 10207172

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:SUMP/TANK:DRAIN PLUG

  Mfr Comm. #:

  02-189-22

  Date Added:

  February 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin announces design changes to the engine oil and CVT fluid drain plugs.

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  2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy+ 53 more
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• December 21, 2021•Document ID: 10205927

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SUSPENSION

  Mfr Comm. #:

  05-88-21

  Date Added:

  January 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

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

  Associated Products (25)

  2022 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Crosstrek+ 5 more
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• November 15, 2021•Document ID: 10203904

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-112-18R

  Date Added:

  December 3, 2021

  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.

  Associated Products (30)

  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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• October 27, 2021•Document ID: 10202815

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-103-16R

  Date Added:

  November 2, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin has been developed in response to a small number of customer concerns regarding fluid seepage found coming from the CVT assembly.

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  2020 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru WRX+ 28 more
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• October 19, 2021•Document ID: 10202832

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN; PARKING BRAKE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-112-18R

  Date Added:

  November 2, 2021

  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.

  Associated Products (30)

  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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• October 15, 2021•Document ID: 10202828

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-102-16R

  Date Added:

  November 2, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides a new flow chart and additional diagnostic tools to assist technicians with troubleshooting DTC P0841- SECONDARY OIL PRESSURE SENSOR PERFORMANCE.

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  2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Crosstrek+ 22 more
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