Subaru Legacy Service Bulletins (2013)
503 manufacturer communications on file.
- April 28, 2016•Document ID: 10140501Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 02-157-14R-4-28-
- Date Added:
- June 11, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryRevised TSB. As part of our dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is initiating a program to extend the original New Car Powertrain Limited Warranty coverage for excessive engine oil consumption on applicable vehicles to 8 years / 100,000 miles from the original warranty start date.
Associated Products (17)2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2014 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 - April 27, 2016•Document ID: 10140523Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 02-157-14N
- Date Added:
- June 11, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryOil Consumption Class Action Claim Notice Clarification VIN break point clarification Memo. Recently SOA has become aware of some retailer questions regarding the VIN breakpoint information supplied as part of the class action notice.
Associated Products (16)2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2014 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 - April 14, 2016•Document ID: 10140527Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 02-157-14FAQ
- Date Added:
- June 11, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryOil Consumption Class Action Law Suit Frequently Asked Questions
Associated Products (16)2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2014 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 - April 13, 2016•Document ID: 10140500Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; POWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 02-157-14R-4-13-
- Date Added:
- June 11, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryRevised TSB. As part of our dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is initiating a program to extend the original New Car Powertrain Limited Warranty coverage for excessive engine oil consumption on applicable vehicles to 8 years / 100,000 miles from the original warranty start date.
Associated Products (17)2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2014 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 - April 12, 2016•Document ID: 10140499Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 01-168-09R
- Date Added:
- June 11, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryRevised TSB. The Subaru Lock Information Site (SLIS) is located at http://lockinfo.subaru.com, and provides information on how to obtain immobilizer codes and key cut codes for Subaru vehicles from the 2000MY to present. This bulletin identifies the equipment required to initialize (reset) the immobilizer code and cut the key blanks, for both immobilizer and non-immobilizer type keys. Subaru of America began using immobilizer systems in some 2005MY vehicles (please refer to Immobilizer Chart for more detailed information).
Associated Products (80)2016 Subaru BRZ2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru XV CrossTrek2015 Subaru BRZ2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru XV CrossTrek2014 Subaru BRZ2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback+ 60 moreAssociated Documents - February 25, 2016•Document ID: 10120965Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-193-16
- Date Added:
- October 27, 2017
- 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: 10089804Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-193-16
- Date Added:
- January 28, 2017
- 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: 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 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 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 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 - 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 - January 15, 2016•Document ID: 10235843Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 0215714R
- Date Added:
- May 8, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
Summarysurface treatment change to oil control piston rings
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - December 16, 2015•Document ID: 10094350Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 18-184-15
- Date Added:
- March 8, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTHE PURPOSE OF THIS BULLETIN IS TO PROVIDE A DESCRIPTION OF CURRENT CHANGES TO SERVICE MANUALS AVAILABLE VIA THE SUBARU TECHNICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (STIS) WEB SITE. THE TABLES CONTAINED WITHIN THIS BULLETIN ARE TO BE USED AS GUIDES FOR BECOMING AWARE OF THE LATEST CHANGES. WE ADVISE YOU TO ALWAYS REFER TO THE STIS WEB SITE WHEN LOOKING FOR THE LATEST SERVICE INFORMATION. PRINTED PAGES WILL NOT BE MADE AVAILABLE TO UPDATE PRINTED SERVICE MANUALS. PAPER MANUALS MAY HAVE DIFFERENT PAGE NUMBERING THEN WHAT IS REFLECTED BELOW, BASED ON MULTIPLE NEW AND REVISED PAGES. PLEASE REFER TO THE INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE STIS WEB SITE FOR ALL FUTURE, UPDATE SERVICE MANUAL INFORMATION.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - December 7, 2015•Document ID: 10094229Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 02-157-14R
- Date Added:
- March 8, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTHIS 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. THESE BULLETINS PROVIDED A REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE PISTON RINGS TO ADDRESS VERIFIED CONCERNS OF UNUSUAL ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. VEHICLES CONFIRMED AS HAVING THIS CONDITION WHICH ARE WITHIN THE SUPPLIED VIN RANGES WILL NO LONGER BE REPAIRED WITH PISTON RING REPLACEMENT. THE REVISED REPAIR PROCEDURE TO ADDRESS VERIFIED UNUSUAL OIL CONSUMPTION CONCERNS ON THESE SPECIFIC VEHICLES WILL CONSIST OF REPLACING THE ENGINE SHORT BLOCK ASSEMBLY.
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 - December 2, 2015•Document ID: 10233112Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 164290R
- Date Added:
- March 20, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTransmission Cooler Flushing
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - November 19, 2015•Document ID: 10093904Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 02-157-14R
- Date Added:
- March 6, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTHIS 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. THESE BULLETINS PROVIDED A REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE PISTON RINGS TO ADDRESS VERIFIED CONCERNS OF UNUSUAL ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. VEHICLES CONFIRMED AS HAVING THIS CONDITION WHICH ARE WITHIN THE SUPPLIED VIN RANGES WILL NO LONGER BE REPAIRED WITH PISTON RING REPLACEMENT. THE REVISED REPAIR PROCEDURE TO ADDRESS VERIFIED UNUSUAL OIL CONSUMPTION CONCERNS ON THESE SPECIFIC VEHICLES WILL CONSIST OF REPLACING THE ENGINE SHORT BLOCK ASSEMBLY.
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 - November 12, 2015•Document ID: 10093875Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 02-157-14R
- Date Added:
- March 6, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTHIS 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. THESE BULLETINS PROVIDED A REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE PISTON RINGS TO ADDRESS VERIFIED CONCERNS OF UNUSUAL ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. VEHICLES CONFIRMED AS HAVING THIS CONDITION WHICH ARE WITHIN THE SUPPLIED VIN RANGES WILL NO LONGER BE REPAIRED WITH PISTON RING REPLACEMENT. THE REVISED REPAIR PROCEDURE TO ADDRESS VERIFIED UNUSUAL OIL CONSUMPTION CONCERNS ON THESE SPECIFIC VEHICLES WILL CONSIST OF REPLACING THE ENGINE SHORT BLOCK ASSEMBLY.
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 - November 11, 2015•Document ID: 10093869Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 06-51-15R
- Date Added:
- March 6, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTHIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF A NEW FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD, SHIM, GREASE AND CLIP KIT DESIGNED TO REDUCE CUSTOMER CONCERNS OF EXCESSIVE BRAKE SQUEAL. THIS NEW KIT ELIMINATES THE SLOTTED SHIM WHICH PREVIOUSLY WAS INSTALLED BETWEEN THE RUBBER-COATED OUTER SHIM AND THE BRAKE PAD.
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