Subaru Crosstrek Service Bulletins (2016)

358 manufacturer communications on file.

• December 2, 2020•Document ID: 10185064

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SERVICE BRAKES; WHEELS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  05-70-19R

  Date Added:

  January 5, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a design change made to the rear wheel / brake backing plates.

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  2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza2016 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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• December 1, 2020•Document ID: 10185062

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-103-16R

  Date Added:

  January 5, 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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• November 9, 2020•Document ID: 10183713

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-208-17R

  Date Added:

  December 5, 2020

  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. When the user plays a pre-recorded CD, Gracenote recognizes the disc then shows the artist and track name information along with the album cover art on the head unit display (when available). This enhancement brings the currently installed database up to date with the most recent information available. This update does not affect any album art displayed when using SXM.

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  2018 Subaru Forester2018 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 Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback
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• November 9, 2020•Document ID: 10183714

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-131-20

  Date Added:

  December 5, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin provides corrected diagnostics containing a revised flow for certain CVT solenoid related DTCs.

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  2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 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 Impreza+ 39 more
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• October 13, 2020•Document ID: 10182220

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-205-16R

  Date Added:

  November 5, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces new reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address additional operational concerns received from the field and listed involving “Gen 2” F10 Navigation and Display Audio units with 7” display.

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  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 Impreza2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback
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• September 8, 2020•Document ID: 10180732

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-180-20

  Date Added:

  October 5, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This service information bulletin provides revised diagnostics and additional reference information to use when diagnosing DTCs P1C45, 46, 47,48,49 and P1C5A.

  Associated Products (3)

  2016 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Crosstrek2014 Subaru Crosstrek
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• August 31, 2020•Document ID: 10179426

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-271-20

  Date Added:

  September 4, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This service information bulletin announces discontinuation of both the "Stitcher" app and the related News Radio feature from the STARLINK app lineup effective 12 midnight on Thursday, September 24, 2020.

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  2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru WRX2019 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 Outback+ 16 more
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• August 31, 2020•Document ID: 10179422

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  06-79-20

  Date Added:

  September 4, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of new master cylinder application shaft seals.

  Associated Products (49)

  2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru Crosstrek2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza+ 29 more
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• August 31, 2020•Document ID: 10179421

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  WHEELS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  05-76-20

  Date Added:

  September 4, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of new front wheel hub assemblies incorporating bearing surfaces having increased resistance to imperfections resulting from shock loads.

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  2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Crosstrek2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru WRX
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• August 26, 2020•Document ID: 10179416

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  03-82-18R

  Date Added:

  September 4, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This service information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models listed.

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  2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru Crosstrek2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback+ 55 more
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• August 4, 2020•Document ID: 10179378

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  14-22-16R

  Date Added:

  September 4, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Special Service Tools Cross Reference List.

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  2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback+ 151 more
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• July 16, 2020•Document ID: 10177826

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-266-20

  Date Added:

  August 3, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin provides helpful procedures and best practices to utilize when customers present with concerns relating to the operation of their Gen 2 Telematics system equipped Subaru.

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  2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza+ 17 more
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• July 16, 2020•Document ID: 10177825

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-267-20

  Date Added:

  August 3, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This document discusses some of the conditions that may trigger an Automatic Collision Notification (CAN) (Gen1) or Advanced Automatic Collision Notification (AACN) (Gen2), without a collision, airbag deployment, or accident taking place.

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  2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza+ 17 more
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• May 8, 2020•Document ID: 10175988

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; SEAT BELTS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-203-16R

  Date Added:

  June 2, 2020

  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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  2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru Crosstrek2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2013 Subaru Crosstrek+ 3 more
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• May 5, 2020•Document ID: 10175977

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL; SEATS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-288-20

  Date Added:

  June 2, 2020

  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 assemblies used on the models listed.

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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 4, 2020•Document ID: 10175969

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-208-17R

  Date Added:

  June 2, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This service information bulletin announces availability of an enhancenment to the Gracenote database included in the vehicles listed equipped with F10 7" Navigation and 7" display audio head units.

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  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 30, 2020•Document ID: 10174543

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  01-181-20

  Date Added:

  May 4, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  All Models (Vehicle Cleaning- COVID-19Best Practices)

  Associated Products (167)

  2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester+ 147 more
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• March 26, 2020•Document ID: 10173186

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-174-20

  Date Added:

  April 3, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This service bulletin provides details of a correction to the diagnostic procedure for DTC B2350- REAR RADAR COMMUNICATION ERROR on the models listed.

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  2019 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 WRX2016 Subaru Crosstrek+ 5 more
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• March 24, 2020•Document ID: 10173180

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-284-20

  Date Added:

  April 3, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of new interior door handles which will address isolated concerns of the chrome finish peeling.

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  2017 Subaru BRZ2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru BRZ2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru BRZ2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru WRX
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• March 19, 2020•Document ID: 10173127

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; AIR BAGS; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  17-17-13R

  Date Added:

  April 2, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system.

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  2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza+ 36 more
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