Subaru Outback Service Bulletins (2021)

488 manufacturer communications on file.

• June 5, 2023•Document ID: 10238438

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-300-22R

  Date Added:

  July 3, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedure for the STARLINK® Remote Engine Start (RES). All Gen2 and Gen3 Telematics Equipped Models.

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  2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru BRZ2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru WRX2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru WRX2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru BRZ2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester+ 20 more
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• May 22, 2023•Document ID: 10237291

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SUSPENSION

  Mfr Comm. #:

  05-62-18R

  Date Added:

  June 5, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of surface rust accumulating in the top center retaining nut area of the front strut mounts.

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  2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Crosstrek+ 12 more
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• May 16, 2023•Document ID: 10237284

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-213-22R

  Date Added:

  June 5, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a new Genuine Subaru Replacement battery for use in applications where the current SOA821B700 battery is specified.

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  2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
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• May 16, 2023•Document ID: 10237281

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-80-21R

  Date Added:

  June 5, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of a new thermo control valve assembly.

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  2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Forester
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• May 8, 2023•Document ID: 10237254

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  AIR BAGS; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  17-18-23

  Date Added:

  June 5, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of the one-time use mounting clip and spacer clip for the air bag curtain module.

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  2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback+ 9 more
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• May 4, 2023•Document ID: 10237241

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-282-21R

  Date Added:

  June 5, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin announces additional diagnostic procedures and a detailed flow chart to be used when diagnosing customer concerns regarding the operation of the STARLINK Remote Engine Start (RES) feature.

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  2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru WRX2022 Subaru XV CrossTrek2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru BRZ2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Crosstrek+ 13 more
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• April 27, 2023•Document ID: 10235289

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-132-20R

  Date Added:

  May 2, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin provides updated diagnostic procedures to follow and a brief questionnaire to complete when diagnosing an alleged Chain Slip condition on the TR580 and TR690 model CVT transmissions used in the models listed.

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  2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Crosstrek+ 15 more
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• April 25, 2023•Document ID: 10235307

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

  Mfr Comm. #:

  11-204-23

  Date Added:

  May 2, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin announces a design change made to the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) hose assembly.

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  2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Ascent
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• April 17, 2023•Document ID: 10235291

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-217-23

  Date Added:

  May 2, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin announces additional cautions being added to the Owner’s Manual and Service Manual regarding the operation of door locks.

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  2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru WRX2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Ascent+ 5 more
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• April 5, 2023•Document ID: 10235285

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-266-20R

  Date Added:

  May 2, 2023

  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/Gen 3 Telematics system equipped Subaru.

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• April 5, 2023•Document ID: 10235278

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-320-21R

  Date Added:

  May 2, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin announces a design change made to the front and rear door outer garnish trim.

  Associated Products (2)

  2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Outback
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• March 23, 2023•Document ID: 10233907

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-285-21R

  Date Added:

  April 6, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin provides reference tables and photos to use for determining the infotainment head unit supplier and generation.

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  2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru BRZ2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru Solterra2023 Subaru WRX2023 Subaru XV CrossTrek2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru WRX2022 Subaru XV CrossTrek2021 Subaru Ascent+ 54 more
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• March 15, 2023•Document ID: 10233917

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-273-20

  Date Added:

  April 6, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin addresses isolated customer concerns regarding the pictured CP1 BASE Model Center Information Display (CID) LOWER 7-inch display screen flashing, not responding to touch inputs and / or shutting off intermittently.

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  2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru WRX2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru WRX2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
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• March 15, 2023•Document ID: 10233899

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-268-20R

  Date Added:

  April 6, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  USB Map Data Update Procedure for Denso Gen 4 Navigation Equipped System.

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  2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru WRX2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru WRX2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
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• March 15, 2023•Document ID: 10233892

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-270-20R

  Date Added:

  April 6, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides instruction for use of a new reprogramming procedure to optimize the Denso Gen 4 Audio and Navigation system utilized in the models listed.

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  2023 Subaru BRZ2023 Subaru WRX2022 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru WRX2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
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• March 15, 2023•Document ID: 10233886

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-240-19R

  Date Added:

  April 6, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of new Harman audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic designed to optimize efficiency while addressing customer concerns.

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  2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy+ 12 more
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• March 15, 2023•Document ID: 10233882

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WRK-21/22R

  Date Added:

  April 6, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated this safety and emissions Recall for certain 2019 -2020 model year Ascent vehicles, 2020-2021 model year turbo Legacy vehicles, and 2020-2021 model year turbo Outback vehicles in which the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) chain may slip and/or break.

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  2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Ascent
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• March 13, 2023•Document ID: 10233880

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-261-20R

  Date Added:

  April 6, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  The following information announces reprogramming file availability and provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 4 Denso CP1 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models listed.

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  2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
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• March 10, 2023•Document ID: 10233874

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WRI-20R

  Date Added:

  April 6, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a Service Program for certain 2020-2021 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles to update the Cockpit Control Module (CCM) software to the latest version.

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  2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
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• March 6, 2023•Document ID: 10233867

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-213-22R

  Date Added:

  April 6, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a new Genuine Subaru Replacement battery for use in applications where the current SOA821B700 battery is specified.

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  2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
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