Subaru Legacy Service Bulletins
2,189 manufacturer communications on file.
- September 18, 2019•Document ID: 10165507Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-249-19
- Date Added:
- October 1, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. The exchange program policy can also be found in Sections 8.4.9 and 11.2.10 of your Claims Policies and Procedures Manual found in Subarunet.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - September 17, 2019•Document ID: 10165506Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-246-19R
- Date Added:
- October 1, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis Service Information Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs on the all-new 2020 Legacy and Outback. To further enhance vehicle security, this new procedure requires connection to a secure SBR server for authentication and to access immobilizer information. An 8-digit âAuthentication Keyâ supplied by SBR will be a required input when working with SSM4. Unlike the previous system where Teaching Codes have been unchanged, the new Authentication Key will change every 6 months. This bulletin will be updated with the latest Authentication Key as it becomes available. The new vehicles utilize an Immobilizer Type âGâ or âHâ system depending on model: ⢠G: Vehicles with a turn key ignition switch ⢠H: Keyless Access with Push-Button Start.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - September 16, 2019•Document ID: 10165517Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPARKING BRAKE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- Retailer Announc
- Date Added:
- October 1, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryAs part of Subaruâs dedication to customer satisfaction, SOA is announcing an Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warranty Extension program, which extends the New Car Basic Limited Warranty coverage of the EPB actuator assembly for 2010-2014 Legacy/Outback vehicles with CVT or 5AT Transmission that were sold or leased in the United States.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - September 16, 2019•Document ID: 10165515Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPARKING BRAKE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- Warranty Extensi
- Date Added:
- October 1, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummarySubaru owner letter. As part of Subaru of Americaâs dedication to customer satisfaction, this letter is to inform you of an extension to the Basic New Car Limited Warranty for your vehicleâs Electric Parking Brake Assembly (EPB). As the warrantor of Subaru vehicles in the United States, Subaru of America is implementing an EPB Warranty Extension program which extends warranty coverage for the EPB on the models listed above that were sold or leased in the United States.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - September 16, 2019•Document ID: 10165505Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPARKING BRAKE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 06-71-19
- Date Added:
- October 1, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryIn the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Warranty coverage for the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) assembly used in the above listed models and model years from the original three (3) years or thirty-six thousand (36,000) miles (whichever comes first) to fifteen (15) years / unlimited mileage. This change is in response to an identified condition which in some cases, can cause the EPB system to not operate as designed. Our commitment remains to provide Subaru customers with added assurance regarding the function and overall performance of their vehicle. Customers will be notified of this Warranty Extension by mail.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - September 11, 2019•Document ID: 10165502Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SubaruAnnounceme
- Date Added:
- October 1, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummarySubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles in which the brake pedal mounting bracket may have an insufficiently tightened or missing bolt. A total of 3,450 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recall. The repair will involve an inspection of the suspect bolts in all potentially affected vehicles and replacement of the brake pedal assembly only if determined to be necessary.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - September 11, 2019•Document ID: 10165501Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-240-19R
- Date Added:
- October 1, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces availability of new Harman audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic designed to optimize efficiency while addressing the following customer concerns: Symptom 1: No audio output is heard but, the volume level displayed changes when turning the knob Symptom 2: Audio volume increases to maximum intermittently without turning the knob Symptom 3: A buzzing, screeching or crackling-type sound is heard coming through the speakers Symptom 4: Loss of audio output after turning the head unit off and back on again in a short amount of time Symptom 5: Audio volume is temporarily louder than expected after ending a Bluetooth call while using navigation guidance Symptom 6: No response from the volume control knob.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - September 4, 2019•Document ID: 10165498Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- Subaru Tech Tips
- Date Added:
- October 1, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummarySubaru service and technical support line news letter.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - September 3, 2019•Document ID: 10165513Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- Retailer Announm
- Date Added:
- October 1, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryA Special SBR Quality Monitoring Team is currently in the USA monitoring the launch of these much-anticipated new models. The Team is very interested in EVERYTHING related to these new vehicles. They are looking for specific and detailed information on EVERY condition identified. Naturally, this includes any and all repairs performed. It also includes cases when a customer comments on a function or condition considered to be a normal operational characteristic. This includes any improvement opportunities where some feature or function could be made even better. We are asking you to be our eyes and ears with these new models.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - August 29, 2019•Document ID: 10164446Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 16-103-16R
- Date Added:
- September 5, 2019
- 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. Investigation has identified likely sources of the seepage to be the sealant used on the CVTâs oil pump chain cover and the input shaft oil seal. The repair involves chain cover removal, a thorough cleaning and inspection of the sealing surfaces followed by re-sealing the cover and replacement of the input shaft oil seal with the new, redesigned type"
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- 16-124-19
- Date Added:
- September 5, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis Service Information Bulletin announces a design change to the CVT torque converter assembly made to address a small number of reports describing a squeaking -type sound heard while the engine is being cranked over. The sound results from contact between the starter pinion gear and the converter ring gear. Both the number and length of the welds securing the ring gear to the converter shell have been increased significantly.
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - August 26, 2019•Document ID: 10164443Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPARKING BRAKE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTV-81R
- Date Added:
- September 5, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummarySubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling all 2010-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with a manual transmission (M/T), to replace the electronic parking brake (EPB) actuator ssembly. A total of 27,175 U.S. vehicles are affected by this recall.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - August 23, 2019•Document ID: 10164415Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-234-18R
- Date Added:
- September 5, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. The exchange program policy can also be found in Sections 8.4.9 and 11.2.10 of your Claims Policies and Procedures Manual found in Subarunet.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - August 23, 2019•Document ID: 10164394Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-214-17R
- Date Added:
- September 5, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
Summary"This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. The exchange program policy can also be found in Sections 8.4.9 and 11.2.10 of your Claims Policies and Procedures Manual found in Subarunet. "
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - August 23, 2019•Document ID: 10164393Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-190-15R
- Date Added:
- September 5, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. The exchange program policy can also be found in Sections 8.4.9 and 11.2.10 of your Claims Policies and Procedures Manual found in subarunet
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - August 23, 2019•Document ID: 10164392Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-172-14R
- Date Added:
- September 5, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. The exchange program policy can also be found in Sections 8.4.9 and 11.2.10 of your Claims Policies and Procedures Manual found in subarunet.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - August 23, 2019•Document ID: 10164390Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-204-16R
- Date Added:
- September 5, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. The exchange program policy can also be found in Sections 8.4.9 and 11.2.10 of your Claims Policies and Procedures Manual found in Subarunet.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - August 22, 2019•Document ID: 10164389Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-240-19R
- Date Added:
- September 5, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
Summary"This bulletin announces availability of new Harman audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic designed to optimize efficiency while addressing the following customer concerns: Symptom 1: No audio output is heard but, the volume level displayed changes when turning the knob Symptom 2: Audio volume increases to maximum intermittently without turning the knob Symptom 3: A buzzing, screeching or crackling-type sound is heard coming through the speakers Symptom 4: Loss of audio output after turning the head unit off and back on again in a short amount of time Symptom 5: Audio volume is temporarily louder than expected after ending a Bluetooth call while using navigation guidance Symptom 6: No response from the volume control knob."
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - August 21, 2019•Document ID: 10164194Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-236-18R
- Date Added:
- August 30, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThe following information addresses reprogramming file availability and a software update installation procedure to provide optimization to the new Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models as listed above. The procedure will involve either downloading the software update files from Subarunet (or using those sent directly from Nuspire) and transferring them onto a flash drive for head unit installation.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - August 15, 2019•Document ID: 10164191Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-246-19
- Date Added:
- August 30, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
Summary"This Service Information Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs on the all-new 2020 Legacy and Outback. To further enhance vehicle security, this new procedure requires connection to a secure SBR server for authentication and to access immobilizer information. An 8-digit âAuthentication Keyâ supplied by SBR will be a required input when working with SSM4. Unlike the previous system where Teaching Codes have been unchanged, the new Authentication Key will change every 6 months. This bulletin will be updated with the latest Authentication Key as it becomes available. The new vehicles utilize an Immobilizer Type âGâ or âHâ system depending on model: ⢠G: Vehicles with a turn key ignition switch ⢠H: Keyless Access with Push-Button Start."
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents