Subaru Legacy Service Bulletins
2,189 manufacturer communications on file.
- February 25, 2016•Document ID: 10089803Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-177-14R
- Date Added:
- January 28, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTHIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP DIAGNOSE AND ADDRESS DIFFERENT CONDITIONS RELATING TO CUSTOMER CONCERNS WHICH MAY ARISE WHEN OPERATING THE NEW-GENERATION GEN 2 F10 AUDIO / NAVIGATION SYSTEM. WE WILL CONTINUE TO ADD MORE HELPFUL TIPS TO THIS TSB AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - February 25, 2016•Document ID: 10089802Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 12-197-16
- Date Added:
- January 28, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
Summary"AS PART OF OUR DEDICATION TO CUSTOMER SATISFACTION, SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. IS INITIATING A PROGRAM TO EXTEND THE ORIGINAL NEW CAR LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANE+G108 (IP) OR DASHBOARD ASSEMBLY ON THE APPLICABLE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE TO 10 YEARS / REGARDLESS OF MILES FROM THE ORIGINAL WARRANTY START DATE. THIS WARRANTY EXTENSION WILL COVER A ONE-TIME REPLACEMENT OF THE IP IF IT MELTS OR BECOMES STICKY TO THE TOUCH AS A RESULT OF EXPOSURE TO HEAT AND / OR HUMIDITY CONDITIONS. THIS EXTENSION WILL NOT COVER IPS WITH DAMAGE RESULTING FROM OUTSIDE INFLUENCE SUCH AS ABUSE, VANDALISM OR APPLICATION OF HARSH CHEMICALS SUCH AS ACIDS, BASES, OR PETROLEUM PRODUCTS. THE CONDITION MUST BE VERIFIED DURING AN INSPECTION BY AN AUTHORIZED SUBARU RETAILER. SOA WILL INFORM VEHICLE OWNERS THIS CONDITION MAY EXIST VIA A CUSTOMER LETTER. FOR VEHICLES WITHIN THE COVERAGE GUIDELINES LISTED IN THIS BULLETIN, CUSTOMERS CAN SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH AN AUTHORIZED SUBARU RETAILER SHOULD ANY OF THE DESCRIBED CONDITIONS OCCUR."
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - February 25, 2016•Document ID: 10086861Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-193-16
- Date Added:
- December 21, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTHIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES A NEW PROCEDURE FOR UPDATING THE OPERATING SOFTWARE USED IN F10 GEN1 AUDIO / NAVIGATION SYSTEMS. THIS NEW PROCEDURE ELIMINATES THE NEED TO EXCHANGE THE HEAD UNIT / SD CARD TO OBTAIN SOFTWARE-RELATED UPDATES AND OPERATING ENHANCEMENTS. ALL 2012 TO 2015 MODELS EQUIPPED WITH FUJITSUTEN (F10) GENERATION 1 (GEN1) AUDIO / NAVIGATION SYSTEMS
Associated Products (21)2015 Subaru BRZ2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru BRZ2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2014 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek2013 Subaru BRZ2013 Subaru Forester2013 Subaru Impreza2013 Subaru Legacy2013 Subaru Outback2013 Subaru WRX2013 Subaru XV CrossTrek2012 Subaru Forester2012 Subaru Impreza2012 Subaru WRX+ 1 moreAssociated Documents - February 25, 2016•Document ID: 10086841Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-177-14R
- Date Added:
- December 21, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTHIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP DIAGNOSE AND ADDRESS DIFFERENT CONDITIONS RELATING TO CUSTOMER CONCERNS WHICH MAY ARISE WHEN OPERATING THE NEW-GENERATION GEN 2 F10 AUDIO / NAVIGATION SYSTEM. WE WILL CONTINUE TO ADD MORE HELPFUL TIPS TO THIS TSB AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - February 25, 2016•Document ID: 10086821Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 12-197-16
- Date Added:
- December 21, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
Summary"AS PART OF OUR DEDICATION TO CUSTOMER SATISFACTION, SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. IS INITIATING A PROGRAM TO EXTEND THE ORIGINAL NEW CAR LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANE+G108 (IP) OR DASHBOARD ASSEMBLY ON THE APPLICABLE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE TO 10 YEARS / REGARDLESS OF MILES FROM THE ORIGINAL WARRANTY START DATE. THIS WARRANTY EXTENSION WILL COVER A ONE-TIME REPLACEMENT OF THE IP IF IT MELTS OR BECOMES STICKY TO THE TOUCH AS A RESULT OF EXPOSURE TO HEAT AND / OR HUMIDITY CONDITIONS. THIS EXTENSION WILL NOT COVER IPS WITH DAMAGE RESULTING FROM OUTSIDE INFLUENCE SUCH AS ABUSE, VANDALISM OR APPLICATION OF HARSH CHEMICALS SUCH AS ACIDS, BASES, OR PETROLEUM PRODUCTS. THE CONDITION MUST BE VERIFIED DURING AN INSPECTION BY AN AUTHORIZED SUBARU RETAILER. SOA WILL INFORM VEHICLE OWNERS THIS CONDITION MAY EXIST VIA A CUSTOMER LETTER. FOR VEHICLES WITHIN THE COVERAGE GUIDELINES LISTED IN THIS BULLETIN, CUSTOMERS CAN SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH AN AUTHORIZED SUBARU RETAILER SHOULD ANY OF THE DESCRIBED CONDITIONS OCCUR."
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - February 24, 2016•Document ID: 10120964Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 02-157-14R
- Date Added:
- October 27, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryRevised Service Bulletin: Surface Treatment Change To Oil Control Piston Rings This bulletin announces information regarding a major change to the repair procedures previously outlined in Service Bulletins 02-143-13R, 02-144-13R and 02-145-13R.
Associated Products (17)2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Crosstrek2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2013 Subaru Crosstrek2013 Subaru Forester2013 Subaru Impreza2013 Subaru Legacy2013 Subaru Outback2012 Subaru Crosstrek2012 Subaru Forester2012 Subaru Impreza2011 Subaru ForesterAssociated Documents - February 16, 2016•Document ID: 10084146Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- DWEP
- Date Added:
- November 8, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
Summary"AS PART OF SUBARUS DEDICATION TO CUSTOMER SATISFACTION, SOA IS ANNOUNCING A DASHBOARD WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM EXTENDS WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR DASHBOARDS ON ALL 2005-2009 SUBARU OUTBACK AND SUBARU LEGACY VEHICLES SOLD OR LEASED IN THE UNITED STATES. THIS CHANGE IS IN ANTICIPATION THAT A SMALL NUMBER OF VEHICLES MAY REQUIRE REPAIRS FOR STICKY AND/OR MELTED DASHBOARDS AS A RESULT OF EXPOSURE TO HEAT OR HUMIDITY. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT A RECALL, AS IT DOES NOT IMPACT VEHICLE SAFETY. IF A DASHBOARD HAS NOT MELTED OR BECOME STICKY AS A RESULT OF EXPOSURE TO HEAT OR HUMIDITY, NO REPAIR IS NECESSARY UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS WARRANTY EXTENSION. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT DETAILS REGARDING THIS PROGRAM, AND REVIEW THEM WITH ALL APPROPRIATE PERSONNEL. "
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - February 10, 2016•Document ID: 10120962Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQR53
- Date Added:
- October 27, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryBased on ballistic testing results, it has been determined that affected vehicles with registration history in high absolute humidity (HAH) areas are more susceptible to rupture. Owner notification letters were mailed to the owners of those vehicles on January 29, 2016. On Friday, February 12, 2016 initial owner notification letters will be mailed to the current owners of non?HAH vehicles. Non?HAH vehicles have not had any registration history in the high absolute humidity areas.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - February 8, 2016•Document ID: 10192925Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 07-106-16
- Date Added:
- May 10, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces a change to the battery sensor to prevent unnecessary occurrence of DTC P1C00 being set / stored in the ECM memory.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - February 8, 2016•Document ID: 10084142Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 07-106-16
- Date Added:
- November 8, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTHIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES A CHANGE TO THE BATTERY SENSOR TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY OCCURRENCE OF DTC P1C00 BEING SET / STORED IN THE ECM MEMORY.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - February 8, 2016•Document ID: 10083909Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 06-49-15R
- Date Added:
- November 3, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryIN RESPONSE TO ISOLATED REPORTS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR HARNESS RETAINING CLIPS CAUSED BY REACTION WITH ACIDS USED IN SOME WHEEL CLEANERS, THE CLIP MATERIAL HAS BEEN CHANGED TO POLYPROPYLENE (PPO).
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - February 5, 2016•Document ID: 10084141Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 16-98-16
- Date Added:
- November 8, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTHIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF REPROGRAMMING FILES FOR OPTIMIZATION OF THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM). THE NEW LOGIC ADDRESSES CUSTOMER CONCERNS OF INCONSISTENT SHIFTING CHARACTERISTICS AND / OR A SLIPPING -TYPE SENSATION WHICH MAY BE EXPERIENCED UNDER MODERATE ACCELERATION AFTER A COLD START BEFORE THE CVT IS UP TO OPERATING TEMPERATURE.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - February 5, 2016•Document ID: 10084125Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 09-63-16
- Date Added:
- November 8, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTHIS SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN SERVES AS A REMINDER TO ALWAYS FOLLOW THE PROPER PROCEDURES WHEN DIAGNOSIS OF A DTC B1500 LEADS TO REPLACEMENT OF A FAULTY MAIN AND / OR SUB FUEL LEVEL SENSOR.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - February 3, 2016•Document ID: 10084123Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-188-15R
- Date Added:
- November 8, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
Summary"THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES THE REPROGRAMMING FILE AVAILABILITY AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURE TO ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING CUSTOMER CONCERNS WHEN OPERATING THE CLARION 6.2 DISPLAY AUDIO UNIT: CONCERN: SLOW START-UP TIME (APPROXIMATELY 18 SECONDS) FOR THE FM MENU SCREEN TO DISPLAY IMPROVEMENT: REDUCED START-UP TIME TO 12 SECONDS. CONCERN: DELAY (APPROXIMATELY 14 SECONDS) BEFORE GUIDELINES ON BACK-UP CAMERA DISPLAY APPEAR IMPROVEMENT: REDUCED DELAY TO 12 SECONDS. CONCERN: BACK-UP CAMERA DISPLAY FREEZES (FOR 2 TO 10 SECONDS) WHEN SHIFTING INTO REVERSE AFTER SWITCHING THE IGNITION ON IMPROVEMENT: MODIFIED SOFTWARE TO ELIMINATE FREEZING OF BACK-UP CAMERA DISPLAY. CONCERN: DELAY (UP TO 10 SECONDS) BEFORE BACK-UP CAMERA DISPLAY IS SHOWN AFTER SHIFTING INTO REVERSE WHEN A USB MEMORY DEVICE AND / OR AN IPHONE IS CONNECTED IMPROVEMENT: REDUCED DELAY TO 2 SECONDS. THE PROCEDURE WILL INVOLVE DOWNLOADING THE APPLICABLE UPDATE FILE FROM SUBARUNET THEN LOADING IT ONTO A FLASH DRIVE FOR INSTALLATION."
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - February 1, 2016•Document ID: 10083905Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PEOCCAS
- Date Added:
- November 3, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
Summary"PROPOSED ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT RECENTLY YOU MAY HAVE SEEN VARIOUS ONLINE AND OTHER MEDIA ARTICLES REGARDING SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. REACHING A PROPOSED SETTLEMENT IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT FOR ALLEGED OIL CONSUMPTION CONCERNS ON CERTAIN SUBARU VEHICLES. SOME MEDIA OUTLETS ALSO SUPPLIED VARYING INFORMATION ON THE CONTENTS OF THIS SETTLEMENT. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS BEING PROVIDED TO YOU, OUR RETAILERS, IN ADVANCE OF ANY CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION."
Associated Products (16)2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru XV CrossTrek2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek2013 Subaru Forester2013 Subaru Impreza2013 Subaru Legacy2013 Subaru Outback2013 Subaru XV CrossTrek2012 Subaru Forester2012 Subaru Impreza2011 Subaru ForesterAssociated Documents - February 1, 2016•Document ID: 10234286Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- Tech tips
- Date Added:
- April 17, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis is the final PDF for the 2016 January TechTIPS, please use and distribute as needed.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - January 28, 2016•Document ID: 10233106Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- Announcement
- Date Added:
- March 20, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryExpanded Takata Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Recall
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - January 28, 2016•Document ID: 10084290Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQR-53UM
- Date Added:
- November 16, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryWE ANNOUNCED LATE LAST MONTH THAT THE WQR-53 TAKATA FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR RECALL HAS BEEN EXPANDED TO INCLUDE ALL 2005-2008 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES. DUE TO THE SEVERITY OF THE INDUSTRY-WIDE TAKATA RECALL SITUATION, IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT ALL SUBARU RETAILERS ENSURE THAT RECALLED VEHICLES ARE REPAIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. BASED ON BALLISTIC TESTING RESULTS, IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT AFFECTED VEHICLES WITH REGISTRATION HISTORY IN HIGH ABSOLUTE HUMIDITY (HAH) AREAS ARE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO RUPTURE. THEREFORE, WE URGE YOU TO FOCUS YOUR INITIAL EFFORTS ON CONTACTING YOUR AFFECTED CUSTOMERS WITH A REGISTRATION HISTORY IN THE HAH AREAS, TO SCHEDULE AND COMPLETE THIS REPAIR (SEE AFFECTED VIN LISTS BELOW).
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - January 28, 2016•Document ID: 10234291Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQR53
- Date Added:
- April 17, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryExpanded Takata Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Recall WQR?53
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - January 15, 2016•Document ID: 10081070Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 02-157-14R
- Date Added:
- September 28, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryREVISED SERVICE BULLETIN: SURFACE TREATMENT CHANGE TO OIL CONTROL PISTON RINGS THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES INFORMATION REGARDING A MAJOR CHANGE TO THE REPAIR PROCEDURES PREVIOUSLY OUTLINED IN SERVICE BULLETINS 02-143-13R, 02-144-13R AND 02-145-13R.
Associated Products (17)2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru XV CrossTrek2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek2013 Subaru Forester2013 Subaru Impreza2013 Subaru Legacy2013 Subaru Outback2013 Subaru XV CrossTrek2012 Subaru Forester2012 Subaru Impreza2012 Subaru XV CrossTrek2011 Subaru ForesterAssociated Documents