Subaru Outback Service Bulletins (2019)

430 manufacturer communications on file.

• April 8, 2020•Document ID: 10174512

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-219-18R

  Date Added:

  May 4, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin is designed to address an error code 202 and/or 204 when attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process.

  Associated Products (16)

  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 WRX
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• March 31, 2020•Document ID: 10173195

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-240-19R

  Date Added:

  April 3, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

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

  Associated Products (11)

  2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru Impreza
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• March 26, 2020•Document ID: 10173190

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-262-20

  Date Added:

  April 3, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This service bulletin announces the addition of diagnostics for DTC B224C: RADIO ANTENNA FAULTS to the service manuals of the models listed.

  Associated Products (6)

  2020 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback
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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.

  Associated Products (25)

  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 20, 2020•Document ID: 10173135

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-173-20

  Date Added:

  April 2, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin provides insight on how to address a customer concern of the rear hatch, Power Rear Gate (PRG) or trunk release operating (or finding the PRG/trunk open unexpectedly after parking) without a specific input (button press) from the operator.

  Associated Products (16)

  2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback
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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.

  Associated Products (56)

  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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• March 6, 2020•Document ID: 10173114

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-171-20

  Date Added:

  April 2, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin is in response to several battery sensor replacements resulting from improper removal and/or installation practices.

  Associated Products (23)

  2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru BRZ2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru Legacy+ 3 more
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• March 3, 2020•Document ID: 10173027

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18-198-20

  Date Added:

  April 2, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  The 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.

  Associated Products (40)

  2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru BRZ2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru BRZ2016 Subaru Forester+ 20 more
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• February 27, 2020•Document ID: 10171925

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  11-200-20R

  Date Added:

  March 2, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Engine Control Module (ECM).

  Associated Products (21)

  2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru Legacy+ 1 more
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• February 21, 2020•Document ID: 10171942

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-162-19R

  Date Added:

  March 3, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Body Integrated Unit (BIU) operation of the automatic door lock (auto-lock / unlock) feature.

  Associated Products (7)

  2020 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback
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• February 21, 2020•Document ID: 10171939

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-130-08R

  Date Added:

  March 3, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin details an important regulation issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) which impacts the way some vehicles with accessories are sold. This regulation applies to any automobile retailer installing accessories on a vehicle prior to its first sale.

  Associated Products (16)

  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 WRX
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• February 19, 2020•Document ID: 10171932

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-236-18R

  Date Added:

  March 3, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  The 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.

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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 WRX
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• February 12, 2020•Document ID: 10171924

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-234-18R

  Date Added:

  March 2, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.

  Associated Products (8)

  2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX
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• January 31, 2020•Document ID: 10171105

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-152-19R

  Date Added:

  February 5, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of new power window switch assemblies.

  Associated Products (36)

  2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2018 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 Forester+ 16 more
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• January 28, 2020•Document ID: 10171096

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-256-19R

  Date Added:

  February 5, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides information on a new reprogramming procedure (FOTA) to optimize the Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and Navigation head units (H/U).

  Associated Products (14)

  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 WRX
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• January 28, 2020•Document ID: 10171095

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-255-19R

  Date Added:

  February 5, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  The first TomTom map update for Gen 3.1 Harman navigation equipped vehicles was made available.

  Associated Products (14)

  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 WRX
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• January 17, 2020•Document ID: 10171089

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  17-17-13R

  Date Added:

  February 5, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

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

  Associated Products (53)

  2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru WRX+ 33 more
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• December 30, 2019•Document ID: 10169851

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-236-18R

  Date Added:

  January 7, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Reprograming file availability for optimization of Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and Navigation Head Units.

  Associated Products (14)

  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 WRX
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• December 20, 2019•Document ID: 10169848

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-234-18R

  Date Added:

  January 7, 2020

  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 (8)

  2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX
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• December 13, 2019•Document ID: 10169878

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WUH-93R

  Date Added:

  January 7, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, due to a potential spot weld issue on the duct located below the cowl panel. A total of 2,107 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recall, 81 of which are retailed units.

  Associated Products (2)

  2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback
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