2025 Subaru Crosstrek service bulletins & manufacturer communications

97 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.

• This bulletin announces design changes made to the fuel injector in response to the DTCs listed. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)
  09-81-21R · Technical service bulletin · Fuel/propulsion System · issued Jul 27, 2026
• This bulletin provides new diagnostic steps for DTC P0851 and P0852 to be used in conjunction with the applicable Service Manual.
  16-159-26 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 23, 2026
• This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedure to be performed before the service manual.
  04-31-26 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jul 23, 2026
• This bulletin outlines a repair procedure to be performed if DTC B2781 is set in the steering lock control module.
  07-242-26 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jul 15, 2026
• This bulletin provides instruction for use (FOTA) of a new reprogramming procedure to optimize the Denso Gen 4.5 Audio and Navigation system utilized in the models listed. (This is…
  15-311-23R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 15, 2026
• 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.…
  02-193-24R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jun 30, 2026
• 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.…
  09-74-21R · Technical service bulletin · Fuel/propulsion System · issued Jun 26, 2026
• This bulletin provides new diagnostic steps for DTC P0851 and P0852 to be used in conjunction with the applicable Service Manual.
  16-159-26 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 23, 2026
• This bulletin announces a design change to the Hood Lock Assembly to address a rare concern in which the engine hood warning light does not illuminate when the hood is not fully cl…
  12-280-26 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 23, 2026
• This bulletin announces a change in the seat belt warning buzzer intervals in the inspection procedure found in the Service Manual. (This is an revised version of the original bull…
  18-242-26R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 23, 2026
• This announcement is requesting retailer staff to retain the EyeSight protective hood covers from Generation 4 EyeSight cameras.
  SubaruNet Annoucement (E · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 12, 2026
• This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide removal and installation tips to be followed when working with EyeSight Stereo Cameras.
  07-241-26 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 11, 2026
• "This bulletin announces a design change to the front brake pads with a new friction material and shape that is intended to enhance the removal of rust and debris that can accumula…
  06-97-26R · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Jun 11, 2026
• "This bulletin provides a new diagnostic procedure for vehicles equipped with a Denso CP 1, 1.5 and 2.5 head units to provide an enhanced version of the troubleshooting steps for S…
  18-240-26 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jun 1, 2026
• This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
  01-167-08R · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 18, 2026
• This announcement provides information on the remanufactured CVT transmission program.
  SubaruNet Announcement (R · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 4, 2026
• This bulletin announces design changes to the heated steering wheel switch assembly and harness. The new switch design relocates the connector, which requires a different harness r…
  07-234-26 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued May 1, 2026
• This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be used when DTCs B1571(REFERENCE CODE INCOMPATIBILITY IMMOBILIZER CM TO ECM) and B1572(IMM CIRCUIT EXCEPT ANTENNA CIRCUIT) are…
  18-230-26 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued May 1, 2026
• This bulletin announces a design change to the front brake pads which have been redesigned with a new friction material and shape to enhance the removal of rust and debris that can…
  06-97-26 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Apr 30, 2026
• This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide interim guidance for vehicles exhibiting DTC B2A20.
  07-240-26R · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 30, 2026
• This bulletin announces the service manual correction regarding clutch master cylinder reservoir service procedures.
  03-97-26 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 24, 2026
• This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
  01-167-08R · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 24, 2026
• This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedures to be followed when addressing customer concerns of steering wheel/vehicle body vibration when driving at highway speeds when tire/…
  05-97-26 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Apr 20, 2026
• This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant lea…
  10-105-25R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 26, 2026
• This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
  01-167-08R · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 26, 2026
• This bulletin contains information to help when attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an Error Code 202 and / or 204 may occur preventing the process…
  15-219-18R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 16, 2026
• This announcement provides information on the use of aftermarket services or tools for programming immobilizer keys/fobs.
  SubaruNet Announcement (A · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 4, 2026
• This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide interim guidance for 2026 model year vehicles exhibiting DTC B2A20 with gen 4 Telematics.
  07-240-26R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 25, 2026
• This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files developed to address cases of DTC C1C40 being detected by the Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) in addition to Fail…
  06-95-25R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 13, 2026
• This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant lea…
  10-105-25R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 6, 2026
• The following information announces reprogramming file availability and provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Audio and Navigati…
  15-305-22R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 20, 2026
• This Subaru service and technical support line newsletter provides information on the next phase of TechShare.
  Subaru Tech Tips Special · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 15, 2026
• This Bulletin provides information on the availability of a new auxiliary USB terminal designed to resolve intermittent connectivity issues when connected via the USB port.
  15-328-26 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 12, 2026
• This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedure for the STARLINK® Remote Engine Start (RES).
  15-300-22R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 12, 2026
• This announcement has been created to address difficulties with software updates on Subaru Select Monitors with DST-010 interface firmware has been updated.
  Subarunet Announcement (E · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 12, 2026
• 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.…
  09-74-21R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Dec 12, 2025
• This bulletin announces a new diagnostic procedure for the wireless charger.
  18-229-25 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 12, 2025
• This Service Information Bulletin provides the Service Manual Correction to the diagnostic procedure for DTC B2A16 (Immobilizer Key Collation Diagnosis).
  18-226-25R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Dec 8, 2025
• This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be used when DTCs P2096 (POST CATALYST FUEL TRIM SYSTEM TOO LEAN BANK 1) and P2097 (POST CATALYST FUEL TRIM SYSTEM TOO RICH BAN…
  18-228-25R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Dec 8, 2025
• This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
  15-333-25 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 2, 2025
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  Subaru Tech Tips (Article · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 20, 2025
• This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be used when DTCs P2096 (POST CATALYST FUEL TRIM SYSTEM TOO LEAN BANK 1) and P2097 (POST CATALYST FUEL TRIM SYSTEM TOO RICH BAN…
  18-228-25 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 20, 2025
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  Subaru Tech Tips (Article · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 20, 2025
• This bulletin announces reprogramming file that provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Audio and Navigation head units utilized i…
  15-305-22R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 14, 2025
• This bulletin provides information on the load carrying capacity reduced label when a port-installed or retailer-installed accessory exeeds 1.5 percent of the GVWR or 100 pounds, w…
  15-130-08R · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Oct 29, 2025
• This Service Information Bulletin outlines a systematic procedure for diagnosing parasitic draw (dark/standby current) in vehicles experiencing battery drain when the ignition is o…
  15-308-23R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 28, 2025
• This Service Bulletin is to inform you of a procedure to restore CP1.5’s normal operation by initializing the head unit.
  15-330-25 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 28, 2025
• This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be followed when encountering cases of the Remote Engine Start (RES) system being the only non-functioning feature with telemat…
  15-319-24R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 28, 2025
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  Subaru Tech Tips (Article · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Oct 28, 2025
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  Subaru Tech Tips (Article · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Oct 28, 2025
• This Bulletin outlines a comprehensive update to the dark current/parasitic draw diagnosis & testing procedures.
  07-236-25 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 23, 2025
• This Bulletin provides details on a new formal testing, charging, and tracking procedure for all 12-volt batteries in new vehicle inventory.
  07-233-25R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 23, 2025
• This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability and provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Audio and Navigation head unit…
  15-305-22R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 16, 2025
• This Bulletin announces the Service Manual correction for the Driver Monitoring Unit installation.
  18-227-25 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 14, 2025
• This bulletin addresses cases when attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an Error Code 202 and / or 204 may occur preventing the process from complet…
  15-219-18R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 30, 2025
• This bulletin announces design changes to both the right and left rear gate inner side trim panels. The new design enhances the durability of the trim panels and helps prevent pote…
  12-270-25 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 30, 2025
• "This bulletin provides additional steps to follow when replacing seat covers on 24-25MY Crosstrek Premium."
  12-272-25 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Sep 30, 2025
• This OTA is an software update to provide audio improvements for the models listed.
  OTA Software Update (1003 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 29, 2025
• The following information announces reprogramming file availability and provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Audio and Navigati…
  15-305-22R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 18, 2025
• This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant lea…
  10-105-25R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 5, 2025
• This Bulletin provides details on a new formal testing, charging, and tracking procedure for all 12-volt batteries in new vehicle inventory wjhich must be tested and reported every…
  07-233-25 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 3, 2025
• This 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 equipp…
  15-266-20R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 26, 2025
• This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
  15-320-24R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 21, 2025
• Subaru of America, Inc. will release an OTA to perform a software update to the DCM. This is a preventive OTA.
  SubaruNet Announcement · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 13, 2025
• Subaru Service Technical Support Newsletter special edition.
  Subaru Service Technical · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Aug 11, 2025
• This bulletin provides information on paint codes for vehicles in the 2026 line up.
  13-108-25 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 11, 2025
• This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files for the HYDRAULIC UNIT ASSEMBLY(VDC). This logic was developed to address the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC…
  06-96-25 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Aug 11, 2025
• This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files designed to improve the functionality of the Keyless Access Control Unit.
  15-327-25 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 11, 2025
• This Bulletin announces the availability of a new part Extender Belt. This is for customers who find it necessary to increase the length of their seat belt.
  17-21-25 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Aug 7, 2025
• This OTA is released to address Telematic functions that may stop working after a certain amount of time from the vehicle's production.
  SubaruNet Announcement · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 16, 2025
• "This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant le…
  10-105-25R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 10, 2025
• This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files developed to address cases of DTC C1C40 being detected by the Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) in addition to Fail…
  06-95-25R · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Jul 10, 2025
• This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files for the Transmission Control Module (TCM). These files contain enhanced logic to prevent DTC P0A12 from being set un…
  16-153-25 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 10, 2025
• This bulletin announces a repair procedure developed to address cases of the driver side mirror glass vibrating at highway speeds.
  12-268-25 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility/wiper · issued Jul 10, 2025
• This announcment provides information on the release of the latest software updates to the Subaru Midtronics DSS-5000 Battery Diagnostic tool.
  SubaruNet Annoucement · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 27, 2025
• This announcement is to bring attention to the OTA for In-vehicle service appointment scheduler and In-vehicle message center.
  SubaruNet Announcement (S · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 24, 2025
• This Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16.
  15-251-19R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 24, 2025
• This Service Information bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected…
  10-105-25R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 23, 2025
• This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files for the Transmission Control Module (TCM).
  16-153-25 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 23, 2025
• This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files developed to address cases of DTC C1C40 being detected by the Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) in addition to Fail…
  06-95-25 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued May 29, 2025
• The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.
  01-168-09R · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 19, 2025
• This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant lea…
  10-105-25R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 13, 2025
• This Service Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16.
  15-251-19R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 30, 2025
• This Bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be followed when diagnosing engine oil leakage on FA and FB type engines.
  02-192-24R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Apr 22, 2025
• This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Engine Control Module (ECM).
  11-206-25 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 8, 2025
• This Bulletin announces availability of a User Guide and an informative video to supplement the recent releases to retailers of the SOA321152 and SOA321153 Terminal Test Kits.
  14-31-25 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 31, 2025
• The following information announces reprogramming file availability and provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Audio and Navigati…
  15-305-22R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 24, 2025
• The purpose of this bulletin is to advise of SOA’s revised Catalytic Converter Recycling Program shipping procedure.
  09-51-08R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Mar 24, 2025
• This Bulletin announces the Service Manual Correction for the diagnostic procedures to be followed when performing diagnostic repairs for diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P26A6 (Eng…
  09-132-25 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Mar 24, 2025
• This Service Information Bulletin details a new procedure for conducting a CommCheck on vehicles equipped with a GEN 3/GEN 3+ DCM.
  15-324-25 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 18, 2025
• This Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns.
  15-304-22R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 18, 2025
• This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
  01-167-08R · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 17, 2025
• The Bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Engine Control Module (ECM).
  09-134-25 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Mar 17, 2025
• When attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an Error Code 202 and / or 204 may occur preventing the process from completing successfully.
  15-219-18R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 6, 2025
• "This Service Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16."
  15-251-19R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 10, 2025
• This announcement is in regard to special service tool shipment will be shipped directly to the Subar retailers during February.
  Subarunet Announcement · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 31, 2025
• A head unit OTA will be available via cellular network for Mid and High Grade CP1.5 head units.
  RC5 Head Unit OTA · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 28, 2025