Subaru Outback Service Bulletins (2021)

488 manufacturer communications on file.

• September 8, 2021•Document ID: 10201793

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-199-21R

  Date Added:

  October 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides additional information for the diagnostic procedures concerning measurement of dark current (a.k.a. standby current).

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  2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Forester
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• August 31, 2021•Document ID: 10201052

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-199-21R

  Date Added:

  September 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides additional information for the diagnostic procedures concerning measurement of dark current (standby current).

  Associated Products (9)

  2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Forester
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  • DownloadMC-10201052-0001.pdf↗
• August 30, 2021•Document ID: 10201059

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-74-21R

  Date Added:

  September 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for removing accumulated carbon deposits from fuel injectors and internal engine components (e.g. intake valves and / or manifold, and combustion chambers).

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  2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru Crosstrek+ 11 more
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• August 25, 2021•Document ID: 10201049

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-322-21

  Date Added:

  September 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a design change made to the cross bar integrated roof rails. The new roof rails have added reinforcement ribs on the bottom of the rail cover section.

  Associated Products (2)

  2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Outback
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• August 20, 2021•Document ID: 10201040

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Subarunet Announ

  Date Added:

  September 3, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a new voluntary emissions recall for certain 2021 model year Ascent, Legacy, and Outback vehicles equipped with a 2.4L turbo engine.

  Associated Products (3)

  2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback
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• August 9, 2021•Document ID: 10201032

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18-213-21

  Date Added:

  September 3, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides a description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) web site.

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  2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2013 Subaru Legacy2013 Subaru Outback2012 Subaru Legacy2012 Subaru Outback+ 4 more
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• August 6, 2021•Document ID: 10201031

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SUSPENSION

  Mfr Comm. #:

  05-87-21

  Date Added:

  September 3, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a design change made to the front stabilizer bar bushing clamps.

  Associated Products (6)

  2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback
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• August 2, 2021•Document ID: 10201021

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-323-21

  Date Added:

  September 3, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the service procedure for addressing possible water entry into the interior from the door(s) area.

  Associated Products (10)

  2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
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  • DownloadMC-10201021-0001.pdf↗
• July 30, 2021•Document ID: 10199935

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-199-21

  Date Added:

  August 5, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides additional information for the diagnostic procedures concerning measurement of Dark Current (a.k.a. Standby Current).

  Associated Products (8)

  2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Forester
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  • DownloadMC-10199935-0001.pdf↗
• July 28, 2021•Document ID: 10199963

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Subarunet Announ

  Date Added:

  August 5, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  "Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a new voluntary emissions recall for certain 2021 model year Ascent, Legacy, and Outback vehicles equipped with a 2.4L turbo engine. "

  Associated Products (3)

  2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback
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• July 28, 2021•Document ID: 10199962

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-76-21

  Date Added:

  August 5, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the availability of NEW reprogramming files to correct a starting condition which may occur during ambient temperatures (10 degrees Fahrenheit and lower) or in high altitude conditions.

  Associated Products (4)

  2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
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  • DownloadMC-10199962-0001.pdf↗
• July 28, 2021•Document ID: 10199931

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WRF-21

  Date Added:

  August 5, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a voluntary emissions recall for certain 2021 model year Ascent, Legacy, and Outback vehicles equipped with a 2.4L turbo engine, which may have damaged terminals on the engine wire harness.

  Associated Products (3)

  2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback
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  • DownloadMC-10199931-0001.pdf↗
• July 22, 2021•Document ID: 10199954

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-132-20R

  Date Added:

  August 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Diagnostic Information for Alleged Chain Slip Condition on TR580 / TR690 Transmissions.

  Associated Products (25)

  2022 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 Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback+ 5 more
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• July 19, 2021•Document ID: 10199951

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-261-20R

  Date Added:

  August 4, 2021

  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.

  Associated Products (4)

  2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
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• June 30, 2021•Document ID: 10198775

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-246-19R

  Date Added:

  July 3, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs on the 2020-22 Legacy and Outback

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  2022 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
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  • DownloadMC-10198775-0001.pdf↗
• June 28, 2021•Document ID: 10198768

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-74-21R

  Date Added:

  July 3, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for removing accumulated carbon deposits from fuel injectors and internal engine components (e.g. intake valves and / or manifold, and combustion chambers).

  Associated Products (31)

  2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru Crosstrek+ 11 more
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• June 17, 2021•Document ID: 10198758

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  01-167-08R

  Date Added:

  July 3, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models

  Associated Products (174)

  2022 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester+ 154 more
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• June 7, 2021•Document ID: 10198749

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-51-08R

  Date Added:

  July 3, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin is to advise of SOA’s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.

  Associated Products (174)

  2022 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester+ 154 more
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• June 7, 2021•Document ID: 10198745

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-320-21

  Date Added:

  July 3, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a design change made to the front door outer garnish trim.

  Associated Products (2)

  2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Outback
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• June 7, 2021•Document ID: 10198744

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-195-21

  Date Added:

  July 3, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin outlines changes in the service procedure for replacement of the Power Rear Gate control module.

  Associated Products (18)

  2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Outback2014 Subaru Forester
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10198744-0001.pdf↗