Subaru Legacy Service Bulletins
2,189 manufacturer communications on file.
- September 8, 2015•Document ID: 10093063Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-185-15R
- Date Added:
- February 27, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTHIS SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE HELPFUL INSIGHT TO USE WHEN RESPONDING TO CUSTOMER INQUIRIES INVOLVING THE PAIRING AND USE OF CELLULAR PHONES WITH CLARION AUDIO UNITS. THIS INCLUDES CUSTOMER CONCERNS WHERE THE PHONE WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY PAIR ITSELF BUT INSTEAD REQUIRES MANUAL PHONE SELECTION ON THE AUDIO UNIT TO ALLOW PAIRING TO PROCEED.
Associated Products (17)2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2014 Subaru WRX2013 Subaru Crosstrek2013 Subaru Forester2013 Subaru Impreza2013 Subaru Legacy2013 Subaru Outback2013 Subaru WRX2012 Subaru Impreza2012 Subaru Legacy2012 Subaru Outback2012 Subaru WRXAssociated Documents - August 28, 2015•Document ID: 10092546Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQU-56U3
- Date Added:
- February 22, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryUPDATE ] SUBARU RECALL CAMPAIGN: WQU]56 PROPELLER SHAFT OWNER NOTIFICATION OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTERS WILL BE MAILED TODAY, AND EMAILS TO OWNERS WILL FOLLOW EARLY NEXT WEEK. SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. (SUBARU) IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2015 AND 2016 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - August 26, 2015•Document ID: 10092541Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQU-56U2
- Date Added:
- February 22, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
Summary"ALL SHIPMENTS FOR THE WQU56 RECALL ARE COMPLETE. SOME RETAILERS HAVE PLACED ORDERS IN THE SYSTEM FOR THESE PARTS. WE WILL BE REMOVING THE HOLD AGAINST THE PROPELLER SHAFTS ON MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2015. IF YOU HAVE PLACED AN ORDER FOR A PROPELLER SHAFT THAT YOU DO NOT NEED, PLEASE CANCEL THE ORDER. LISTED BELOW ARE THE PART NUMBERS: 27111AL00A 27111AL01A 27111AL02A 27111AL03A IF YOU DO NOT CANCEL THE ORDER BY THE END OF THE DAY IN FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2015, THE ORDER WILL BE SHIPPED STARTING ON MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2015. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL THE PARTS INFORMATION COORDINATORS."
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - August 24, 2015•Document ID: 10092536Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQL-48R
- Date Added:
- February 22, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
Summary"SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. (SOA) HAS DETERMINED THAT A DEFECT, WHICH RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, MAY EXIST ON CERTAIN 2003-2004 MODEL YEAR SUBARU LEGACY, OUTBACK, AND BAJA VEHICLES, AND CERTAIN 2004 MODEL YEAR SUBARU IMPREZA (INCLUDING WRX AND STI) VEHICLES. THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED PROPELLANT WAFERS. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH NECESSITATING DEPLOYMENT OF THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG, IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED PROPELLANT WAFERS INSIDE THE INFLATOR COULD CAUSE THE INFLATOR TO RUPTURE WITH METAL FRAGMENTS STRIKING AND POTENTIALLY SERIOUSLY INJURING THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS."
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - August 24, 2015•Document ID: 10092533Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQP-51R
- Date Added:
- February 22, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummarySUBARU IS CONDUCTING THIS LIMITED REGIONAL RECALL TO REPLACE THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS PRODUCED BY TK HOLDINGS, INC. (TAKATA) IN CERTAIN 2003-2005 MODEL YEAR LEGACY, OUTBACK, AND BAJA VEHICLES AND CERTAIN 2004-2005 MODEL YEAR IMPREZA (INCLUDING WRX/STI) VEHICLES CURRENTLY OR PREVIOUSLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF HIGH ABSOLUTE HUMIDITY.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - August 24, 2015•Document ID: 10092529Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-185-15
- Date Added:
- February 22, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTHIS SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE HELPFUL INSIGHT TO USE WHEN RESPONDING TO CUSTOMER INQUIRIES INVOLVING THE PAIRING AND USE OF CELLULAR PHONES WITH CLARION AUDIO UNITS. THIS INCLUDES CUSTOMER CONCERNS WHERE THE PHONE WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY PAIR ITSELF BUT INSTEAD REQUIRES MANUAL PHONE SELECTION ON THE AUDIO UNIT TO ALLOW PAIRING TO PROCEED.
Associated Products (18)2015 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2014 Subaru WRX2013 Subaru Crosstrek2013 Subaru Forester2013 Subaru Impreza2013 Subaru Legacy2013 Subaru Outback2013 Subaru WRX2012 Subaru Crosstrek2012 Subaru Forester2012 Subaru Impreza2012 Subaru Legacy2012 Subaru Outback2012 Subaru WRXAssociated Documents - August 21, 2015•Document ID: 10092526Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 18-182-15
- Date Added:
- February 22, 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.
Associated Products (20)2016 Subaru BRZ2016 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru XV CrossTrek2015 Subaru BRZ2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru XV CrossTrek2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2014 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek2013 Subaru Legacy2013 Subaru Outback2013 Subaru WRX2012 Subaru B9 TribecaAssociated Documents - August 19, 2015•Document ID: 10092525Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQU-56R
- Date Added:
- February 22, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummarySUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. (SUBARU) IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2015 AND 2016 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - August 13, 2015•Document ID: 10092498Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQU-56U
- Date Added:
- February 22, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryRECALL CAMPAIGN: WQU-56 PROPELLER SHAFT PARTS SUPPLY UPDATE. PROPELLER SHAFT SHIPMENT QUANTITIES TO COVER ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES RETAILED PRIOR TO AUGUST 4TH STOP SALE WILL BE COMPLETED THIS WEEK. YOUR SOA ZONE OFFICE HAS BEEN PROVIDED THE AFFECTED VIN LIST TO IDENTIFY RETAILED UNITS. PLEASE CONTACT VEHICLE OWNERS AND ARRANGE APPOINTMENT TO PERFORM RECALL PROCEDURE ON THEIR VEHICLE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THE REMAINING QUANTITY OF PARTS TO COVER EXISTING RETAILER STOCK AND VEHICLES IN-TRANSIT WILL BE SHIPPED TO RETAILERS BY THE END OF NEXT WEEK.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - August 12, 2015•Document ID: 10092497Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQU-56R
- Date Added:
- February 22, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummarySUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. (SUBARU) IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2015 AND 2016 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - August 11, 2015•Document ID: 10092496Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-183-15R
- Date Added:
- February 22, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTHIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES A PROCEDURE FOR UPDATING THE 7 DISPLAY AUDIO UNITS OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE. THE FOLLOWING LIST OF SYMPTOMS AND RELATED CHANGES PROVIDES A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF WHICH CUSTOMER CONCERNS THE UPDATES ARE INTENDED TO ADDRESS. IF THE REPORTED CUSTOMER CONCERN IS NOT IDENTIFIED IN THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION, PERFORMING THE UPDATE PROCEDURE WILL NOT ADDRESS IT. IT IS IMPORTANT TO READ THROUGH AND UNDERSTAND THIS INFORMATION COMPLETELY BEFORE PROCEEDING.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - August 11, 2015•Document ID: 10092495Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-182-15R
- Date Added:
- February 22, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTHIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES A PROCEDURE FOR UPDATING THE NAVIGATION / AUDIO UNITS OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE. THE FOLLOWING LIST OF SYMPTOMS AND RELATED CHANGES PROVIDES A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF WHICH CUSTOMER CONCERNS THE UPDATES ARE INTENDED TO ADDRESS. IF THE REPORTED CUSTOMER CONCERN IS NOT IDENTIFIED IN THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION, PERFORMING THE UPDATE PROCEDURE WILL NOT ADDRESS IT. IT IS IMPORTANT TO READ THROUGH AND UNDERSTAND THIS INFORMATION COMPLETELY BEFORE PROCEEDING.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - August 10, 2015•Document ID: 10092494Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQU-56A2
- Date Added:
- February 22, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
Summary"UPDATE: SUBARU RECALL CAMPAIGN: WQU-56 PROPELLER SHAFT-BULLETIN PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE PRODUCT CAMPAIGN BULLETIN FOR WQU-56 HAS BEEN POSTED ON STIS. THE BULLETIN INCLUDES DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING THE PARTS SHIPMENTS AND THE REPAIR PROCEDURE."
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - August 7, 2015•Document ID: 10092489Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQU-56A
- Date Added:
- February 22, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummarySUBJECT: NEW SUBARU RECALL CAMPAIGN: WQU]56 PROPELLER SHAFT. SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. (SUBARU) IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2015 AND 2016 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - August 6, 2015•Document ID: 10092482Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 16-95-15
- Date Added:
- February 22, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
Summary"THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR CONFIRMATION OF A SUSPECTED CVT CHAIN SLIP CONDITION. EXAMPLES OF CUSTOMER CONCERNS MAY BE: ABNORMAL TRANSMISSION OPERATING SOUNDS, A SHUDDER OR VIBRATION SENSATION, LACK OF POWER, HESITATION, ENGINE RPM RISE WITHOUT INCREASE IN VEHICLE SPEED OR IN ISOLATED CASES, A CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATION (WITH ENGINE MISFIRE DTCS STORED IN THE ECM MEMORY)."
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - July 29, 2015•Document ID: 10092012Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-172-14R
- Date Added:
- February 16, 2017
- 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. 2015MY SUBARU VEHICLES
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - July 28, 2015•Document ID: 10092011Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 02-157-14R
- Date Added:
- February 16, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
Summary"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. 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 (11)Associated Documents - July 27, 2015•Document ID: 10092008Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 09-59-14R
- Date Added:
- February 16, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTHIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A TREATMENT PROCEDURE TO ADDRESS A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF RUST DEVELOPING ON THE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE HEAT SHIELD RETAINING BOLT HEADS AS SHOWN IN THE ILLUSTRATIONS BELOW.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - July 27, 2015•Document ID: 10092006Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSUSPENSION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 05-60-15
- Date Added:
- February 16, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTHIS BULLETIN PROVIDES AN INSPECTION METHOD FOR THE THREADED PORTION OF THE FRONT STRUT PISTON ROD. IF YOU RECEIVE A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A RATTLING SOUND IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING AND INSPECTION RESULTS OF THE RELATED SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE INCONCLUSIVE, THE STRUT RETAINING TOP NUT TORQUE SHOULD BE CHECKED USING THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - July 23, 2015•Document ID: 10092003Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 07-93-15
- Date Added:
- February 16, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTHIS SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO FOLLOW WHEN RECEIVING A CUSTOMER CONCERN REGARDING OPERATION OF THEIR POWER WINDOW AUTO-UP AND/OR AUTO-DOWN FEATURE. TESTING OF RETURNED POWER WINDOW SWITCH ASSEMBLIES HAS REVEALED THE VAST MAJORITY ARE NOT FAILED AS CLAIMED.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents