2012 Subaru Forester service bulletins & manufacturer communications

379 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Subaru Forester. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.

• 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 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 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 · Wheels · 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 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
• 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 the diagnostic procedure for the STARLINK® Remote Engine Start (RES).
  15-300-22R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · 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 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 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
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  Subaru Tech Tips (Article · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 20, 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
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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 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 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 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 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
• 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
• "The repair instructions previously provided in the WQK-47 recall bulletin as been updated, the WQQ-52 recall will involve applying additional anti-corrosion material to the four-w…
  WQQ-52R · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued May 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 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 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 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
• Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists on certain 2005-2009 model year Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2009- …
  WQK-47R · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Mar 24, 2025
• Due to incomplete repair instructions previously provided in the WQK-47 recall bulletin, the WQQ-52 recall will involve applying additional anti-corrosion material to the four-way …
  WQQ-52R · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Mar 24, 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
• 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
• This bulletin is for information purposes only.The bulletin adresses design changes of the headlamps and rear combination lamps, where moisture and or condensation may develop on t…
  07-59-07R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 13, 2024
• This annocement is to inform dealers to the Gen 3.1 Head Unit OTA will be available via Wi-Fi. The update will take place in multiple batches with the first beginneing November 15t…
  SubaruNet Announcement · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 14, 2024
• 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. Th…
  15-130-08R · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Oct 31, 2024
• 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 Oct 1, 2024
• This Service Information Bulletin announces the preferred practices to be used when handling vehicles equipped with Gen2 Telematics which are enrolled in the Subaru STARLINK® Secur…
  15-298-22R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 27, 2024
• This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
  01-167-08R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 27, 2024
• This Service Information Bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be followed when diagnosing engine oil leakage on FA and FB type engines.
  02-192-24 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 26, 2024
• This Service Information bulletin is being released as guidance for proper testing and charging of vehicle batteries.
  07-178-21R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 26, 2024
• This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
  15-320-24 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 26, 2024
• The CP1.5 RCs OTA is available for all mid and high grade CP1.5 head units.
  SubaruNet Announcement · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 26, 2024
• This bulletin announces availability of the NEW genuine Subaru engine oil filter.
  02-191-22R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 17, 2024
• This bulletin outlines the judgment criteria to be used when inspecting front transverse link bushings to reduce unnecessary bushing replacement.
  03-94-24 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Sep 4, 2024
• This Service Information Bulletin announces important diagnostic information to utilize when the Data Communication Module (DCM) is being tested as a dark current/standby current s…
  15-308-23R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 15, 2024
• This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure for 2025MY vehicles.
  15-320-24 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 5, 2024
• 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 · Engine · issued Aug 5, 2024
• This Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16.
  15-251-19R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 5, 2024
• This annoucement provides parts personnel information about remanufactured transmissions that will no longer be available.
  Subarunet Announcement · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 24, 2024
• This announcement provides information for retailers to install the latest infotainment system software for Denso CP 1.5.
  Subarunet Announcement · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 18, 2024
• This bulletin announces important diagnostic information to utilize when testing the Data Communication Module (DCM) as a dark current/standby current source. All models equipped w…
  15-308-23R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 17, 2024
• This announcement provides information on Takata Recall Escalated Towing Program.
  Subarunet Announcement · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 15, 2024
• This thermo control valve video contains information on the replacement of thermo control valve.
  Thermo Control Valve Vide · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jul 11, 2024
• This Bulletin provides SOA paint codes to help eliminate possible confusion for 2025 MY vehicles.
  13-107-24 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jul 9, 2024
• 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 Jul 8, 2024
• This Bulletin provides guidance for diagnosing a leaking front or rear suspension strut.
  05-91-24 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jul 8, 2024
• This information announces reprograming file availability for Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Audio and Navigation systems. Inprovement for CarPlay concerns with hands-free calls when the rece…
  SubaruNet Announcement · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 28, 2024
• This bulletin provides diagnosis and procedure information to be applied when diagnosing potential fluid leaks on front and rear brake calipers. This information has been developed…
  06-90-24 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Jun 25, 2024
• SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain Subaru vehicles listed, equipped with a non-desiccated Takata-sourced…
  TKA-17R, TKB-17R · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Dec 28, 2023
• SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2003-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2003-2006 model yea…
  TKA-20R, TKB-20R · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Dec 28, 2023
• 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 · Electrical System · issued Aug 1, 2023
• This bulletin announces the recommended cleaning procedures to followed when encountering vehicles with long time exposure to pollen on painted surfaces on vehicles imported from J…
  12-249-23R · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 11, 2023
• The purpose of this Bulletin is to provide procedures for the diagnosis and repair of oil seepage which may be coming from the timing chain cover, front camshaft cap, camshaft carr…
  02-131-12R · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 29, 2023
• Takata Front Passenger Airbag Module / Inflator â Like for Likeâ Recall
  TKA-20R,TKB-20R, · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 2, 2023
• Takata Front Passenger Airbag Module / Inflator â Like for Likeâ Recall
  TKA, TKB, TKC-20 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Apr 4, 2023
• Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a new safety recall for certain 2009-2013 model year Forester vehicles, in which a defective left front seat belt may have been insta…
  WRJ-22R · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Dec 9, 2022
• Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a new safety recall for certain 2009-2013 model year Forester vehicles, in which a defective left front seat belt may have been insta…
  Subarunet Announ · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Nov 29, 2022
• Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a new safety recall for certain 2009-2013 model year Forester vehicles, in which a defective left front seat belt may have been insta…
  WRJ-22 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Nov 11, 2022
• Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a new safety recall for certain 2009-2013 model year Forester vehicles, in which a defective left front seat belt may have been insta…
  Subarunet Announ · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Nov 11, 2022
• The purpose of this bulletin is to provide a description of current changes to Service Manuals.
  18-229-22 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 23, 2022
• This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
  01-167-08R · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 23, 2022
• This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
  15-302-22 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 23, 2022
• Special Edition, 2012 current model subaru evaporative diagnostics and smoke testing.
  Subaru Tech Tips · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 12, 2022
• The purpose of this Bulletin is to provide procedures for the diagnosis and repair of oil seepage which may be coming from the timing chain cover, front camshaft cap, camshaft carr…
  02-131-12R · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 11, 2022
• This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic essential information during diagnosis and repair of the Infotainment concerns. (Applicable to all models …
  15-192-22R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 18, 2022
• This Bulletin announces design changes to the engine oil and CVT fluid drain plugs.
  02-189-22 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 2, 2022
• This bulletin announces an additional service procedure for timing chain and / or cam sprocket replacement on FA and FB type engines.
  02-188-21 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 7, 2021
• This bulletin announces a change made to the wheel lug nuts.
  05-79-20R · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Sep 29, 2021
• This bulletin provides a description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) web site.
  18-216-21 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 23, 2021
• This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models
  01-167-08R · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 17, 2021
• This bulletin is to advise of SOAâ s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.
  09-51-08R · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 7, 2021
• Description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) web site.
  18-207-21 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 5, 2021
• As part of our dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is initiating a program to extend the original New Car Powertrain Limited Warranty coverage for excessiv…
  02-157-14R · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 13, 2021
• As part of our dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is initiating a program to extend the original New Car Powertrain Limited Warranty coverage for excessiv…
  02-157-14R · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 19, 2021
• As part of our dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is initiating a program to extend the original New Car Powertrain Limited Warranty coverage for excessiv…
  02-157-14R · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 19, 2021
• To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special S…
  14-22-16R · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 1, 2021
• As part of our dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is initiating a program to extend the original New Car Powertrain Limited Warranty coverage for excessiv…
  02-157-14R · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 26, 2021
• The purpose of this bulletin is to provide procedures for the diagnosis and repair of oil seepage which may be coming from the timing chain cover, front camshaft cap, camshaft carr…
  02-131-12R · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 22, 2021
• 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.
  18-204-21 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Jan 19, 2021
• This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing.
  03-82-18R · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 12, 2021
• The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information.
  01-168-09R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 4, 2021
• This Service Information Bulletin announces a change made to the wheel lug nuts.
  05-79-20 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Dec 15, 2020
• 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.
  10-19-20 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 29, 2020
• This bulletin announces availability of new master cylinder application shaft seals.
  06-79-20 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 31, 2020
• This service information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models listed.
  03-82-18R · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 26, 2020
• Special Service Tools Cross Reference List.
  14-22-16R · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 4, 2020
• All Models (Vehicle Cleaning- COVID-19Best Practices)
  01-181-20 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 30, 2020
• This Bulletin provides information regarding DTC P0606 related specifically to the determination of this code on Forester Turbo and applicable WRX models.
  07-75-13R · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 10, 2020
• SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2003-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2003-2006 model yea…
  TKA-20R · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Feb 4, 2020
• This bulletin announces availability of new power window switch assemblies.
  07-152-19R · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jan 31, 2020
• SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2003-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2003-2006 model yea…
  TKA, TKB, TKC-20 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jan 15, 2020
• 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 · Electrical System · issued Jan 10, 2020
• Takata Like for Like recalls- TKA20 (Zone A), TKB20 (Zone B), TKC20 (Zone C).
  Subaru Announcem · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jan 6, 2020
• The purpose of this Bulletin is to provide procedures for the diagnosis and repair of oil seepage which may be coming from the timing chain cover, front camshaft cap, camshaft carr…
  02-131-12R · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 20, 2019
• "This bulletin announces availability of new power window switch assemblies developed to address the following customer concerns: â ¢ Power windows inoperative from the driverâ s d…
  07-152-19R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 12, 2019
• This Service Information bulletin announces instruction for application of additional lubrication between the brake caliper support and pad clips. This will prevent the pad from dr…
  06-68-19R · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jul 11, 2019
• This Service Information bulletin provides new inspection and repair procedures for AVCS (Active Valve Control System) -related DTCs on the FA and FB engine equipped models listed …
  02-163-16R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jun 27, 2019
• Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain vehicles in the ranges listed below to inspect and potentially replace the ignition switch. A total of 511 U.S. vehicles will …
  WUF-91R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 22, 2019
• Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter.
  Subaru Tech Tips · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 21, 2019
• To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special S…
  14-22-16R · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 6, 2019
• This bulletin announces availability of new power window switch assemblies developed to address the following customer concerns: ? Power windows inoperative from the driver?s door …
  07-152-19 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 2, 2019
• Owner Notification, Owners will be notified by first class mail on May 10, 2019. Owners with a valid email address on file will also be notified by email. Subaru retailers with aff…
  WUF-91 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 30, 2019
• Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain vehicles in the ranges listed below to inspect and potentially replace the ignition switch. A total of 511 U.S. vehicles will …
  WUF-91R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 30, 2019
• This bulletin announces part information for new Active Valve Control System (AVCS) oil control solenoid valves (OCV) which contain a redesigned internal oil seal. The new seal wil…
  02-170-17R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Apr 23, 2019
• New Subaru Safety Recall: WUF-91 Replacement Ignition Switch Recall Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain vehicles in the ranges listed below to inspect and potenti…
  WUF-91-041219 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 12, 2019
• SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain Subaru vehicles listed above, equipped with a non-desiccated Takata-s…
  TKA19-TKB19-TKC1 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Apr 10, 2019
• SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain Subaru vehicles listed above, equipped with a non-desiccated Takata-s…
  TKA19-TKB19-TKC1 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 19, 2019
• This Service Information bulletin provides new inspection and repair procedures for AVCS (Active Valve Control System) -related DTCs on the FA and FB engine equipped models listed …
  02-163-16R · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 8, 2019
• This Service Information bulletin announces a design change made to the rubber timing hole access plug to improve its retention and prevent water intrusion into the converter case.
  02-178-18R · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 22, 2019
• The purpose of this bulletin is to announce a change to the specification of the valve springs used in the FB engine. The new springs have different color paint marks to help ident…
  02-134-12R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jan 31, 2019
• SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain Subaru vehicles listed above, equipped with a non-desiccated Takata-s…
  TKA-19 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jan 14, 2019
• This Service Information Bulletin announces design changes to the engine?s knock sensor which will help improve vehicle assembly line efficiency and increase durability. In some ca…
  07-133-18 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Nov 14, 2018
• This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of gr…
  03-82-18 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 26, 2018
• This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of gr…
  03-82-18 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 26, 2018
• 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. The tables con…
  18-195-18 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 28, 2018
• In conjunction with the launch of our new Remanufactured FB Engine Short Block Program, SOA would like to reinforce Core Return Policy (See Parts Policy & Procedures Manual ? Secti…
  02-177-18 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Aug 1, 2018
• As part of our dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is initiating a program to extend the original New Car Powertrain Limited Warranty coverage for excessiv…
  02-157-14R · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 1, 2018
• This bulletin provides a measurement and adjustment procedure for the stop lamp switch. An improperly adjusted (or faulty) stop lamp switch can cause any of the DTCs listed to set …
  07-131-18R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 11, 2018
• This bulletin announces a design change to the A/C Condenser receiver-dryer assembly. The change involves the addition of a rubber end cap and retaining clip onto the bottom of the…
  15-222-18 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 10, 2018
• This bulletin announces availability of new VDC Control Module & Hydraulic Units (VDCCM&H/U) to address isolated customer concerns of the green Hill Holder light blinking and cance…
  06-61-18 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 12, 2018
• 2013-14MY Legacy and Outback Models with 2.5L FB Engines, 2011-14MY Forester Models with 2.5L FB Engines, 2015 MY Forester (Manual Transmissions Only), with 2.5L FB Engines, 2012-1…
  02-157-14R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Mar 6, 2018
• This bulletin provides details regarding a new oil filler tube o-ring developed to address engine oil seepage concerns. This seepage may accumulate along the bottom sealing surface…
  02-172-18R · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 6, 2018
• This bulletin provides details regarding a new oil filler tube o-ring developed to address engine oil seepage concerns. This seepage may accumulate along the bottom sealing surface…
  02-172-18R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Feb 6, 2018
• This bulletin provides a measurement and adjustment procedure for the stop lamp switch. An improperly adjusted (or faulty) stop lamp switch can cause any of the DTCs listed above t…
  07-131-18 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 26, 2018
• ( 2017-2018MY Impreza - 5 Dr Only)
  12-231-18 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 11, 2018
• Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling 100,127 vehicles including certain 2007-2009 model year Legacy and Outback (turbo models only), 2008-2014 model year Impreza (turbo mo…
  WTM-73R · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 11, 2017
• This bulletin outlines design changes made to the upper oil pan assembly on FA and FB engines used on the models listed above. There have been isolated cases where the sealer used …
  02-166-17R · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 26, 2017
• This Service Information bulletin announces a material change to the engine accessory drive / v-belt made to address customer concerns of a slipping belt (squeal or chirping) sound…
  02-168-17 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jun 15, 2017
• This bulletin outlines design changes made to the upper oil pan assembly on FA and FB engines used on the models listed above. There have been isolated cases where the sealer used …
  02-166-17 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 10, 2017
• This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the internal contact portion of the oil pressure switch to increase durability
  02-164-16 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 27, 2016
• All 2012 to 2015 Models Equipped with Fujitsu Ten (F10) Generation 1 (Gen1) Audio / Navigation Systems. This bulletin announces a new procedure for updating the operating software …
  15-193-16R · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 29, 2016
• Refer to bulletin for engine/transmission type. As part of our dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is initiating a program to extend the original New Car P…
  02-157-14R · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 21, 2016
• 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 · Equipment · issued Nov 16, 2016
• 2013-14MY Legacy and Outback Models with 2.5L FB Engines - 2011-14MY Forester Models with 2.5L FB Engines - 2015 MY Forester (Manual Transmissions Only) with 2.5L FB Engines - 2012…
  02-157-14R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Oct 19, 2016
• 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 · Equipment · issued Sep 30, 2016
• This Service Information bulletin provides new inspection and repair procedures for AVCS (Active Valve Control System) -related DTCs on the FA and FB engine equipped models listed …
  216316 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Aug 12, 2016
• This bulletin provides a procedure for removal of the accessory Turbo Boost Gauge and restoration of the vehicle to pre-installation (OEM) condition. Due to circumstances beyond th…
  15-202-16 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 24, 2016
• Panasonic audio systems troubleshooting guide
  PAN-AUDIO · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 17, 2016
• Revised TSB. As part of our dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is initiating a program to extend the original New Car Powertrain Limited Warranty coverage…
  02-157-14R-4-28- · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 28, 2016
• Oil Consumption Class Action Claim Notice Clarification VIN break point clarification Memo. Recently SOA has become aware of some retailer questions regarding the VIN breakpoint in…
  02-157-14N · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 27, 2016
• Oil Consumption Class Action Law Suit Frequently Asked Questions
  02-157-14FAQ · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 14, 2016
• Revised TSB. As part of our dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is initiating a program to extend the original New Car Powertrain Limited Warranty coverage…
  02-157-14R-4-13- · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 13, 2016
• Revised TSB. The Subaru Lock Information Site (SLIS) is located at http://lockinfo.subaru.com, and provides information on how to obtain immobilizer codes and key cut codes for Sub…
  01-168-09R · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Apr 12, 2016
• This bulletin announces a new procedure for updating the operating software used in F10 Gen1 audio / navigation systems. This new procedure eliminates the need to exchange the head…
  15-193-16 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 25, 2016
• This bulletin announces a new procedure for updating the operating software used in f10 gen1 audio / navigation systems. This new procedure eliminates the need to exchange the head…
  15-193-16 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 25, 2016
• This bulletin announces a new procedure for updating the operating software used in f10 gen1 audio / navigation systems. This new procedure eliminates the need to exchange the head…
  15-193-16 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 25, 2016
• Revised Service Bulletin: Surface Treatment Change To Oil Control Piston Rings This bulletin announces information regarding a major change to the repair procedures previously outl…
  02-157-14R · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 24, 2016
• "proposed engine oil consumption class action settlement recently you may have seen various online and other media articles regarding subaru of america, inc. Reaching a proposed se…
  PEOCCAS · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Feb 1, 2016
• surface treatment change to oil control piston rings
  0215714R · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 15, 2016
• Revised service bulletin: surface treatment change to oil control piston rings this bulletin announces information regarding a major change to the repair procedures previously outl…
  02-157-14R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jan 15, 2016
• 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 bulletin…
  02-157-14R · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 7, 2015
• The purpose of this bulletin is to provide procedures for the diagnosis and repair of oil seepage which may be coming from the timing chain cover, front camshaft cap, camshaft carr…
  02-131-12R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Dec 1, 2015
• 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 bulletin…
  02-157-14R · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 19, 2015
• 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 bulletin…
  02-157-14R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Nov 12, 2015
• Subaru of america, inc. Has extended the availability of remanufactured cvt transmissions to include crosstrek, forester and impreza applications. Please check applications and ava…
  03-67-12R · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 28, 2015
• "this service information bulletin announces a design change to the oil pressure switch assembly. Nickel plating has been applied to the internal switch contacts to enhance their d…
  02-162-15R · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 11, 2015
• "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 bulleti…
  02-157-14R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 10, 2015
• "this service information bulletin announces a design change to the oil pressure switch assembly. Nickel plating has been applied to the internal switch contacts to enhance their d…
  02-162-15 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 10, 2015
• This 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 …
  15-185-15 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 24, 2015
• This bulletin informs of a parts change to the brake system master cylinder and vacuum booster. Whenever replacement of either of these components is required, the identification p…
  06-50-15 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 10, 2015
• "this service information bulletin reviews a design change to the engine wiring harness to eliminate improper diagnosis of the evaporative leak check module (elcm) by the ecm which…
  07-96-15 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Aug 10, 2015
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  SB-07-96-15 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Aug 10, 2015
• The purpose of this bulletin is to provide procedures for the diagnosis and repair of oil seepage which may be coming from the timing chain cover, front camshaft cap, camshaft carr…
  02-131-12R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Aug 6, 2015
• "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 bulleti…
  02-157-14R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jul 28, 2015
• If you encounter a vehicle that has a groaning type noise coming from the power steering pump when the wheel is turned to the full right or left position when the vehicle is parked…
  04-13-09R · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jun 17, 2015
• This Bulletin provides a procedure for diagnosis and determination of necessary part replacement in the event any of the ?AVCS Slow Response? or ?AVCS System Failure? DTCs listed a…
  02-132-12R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 10, 2015
• This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to address customer concerns of extended cranking time before the engine starts.
  11-153-15R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 27, 2015
• Annoucment to UPDATE ? Subaru Recall Campaign WQQ?52 Brake Line Corrosion
  WQQ-52 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Apr 24, 2015
• This Service Information bulletin provides revised procedures for inspection and measurement of the cylinder block assembly to determine whether or not replacement is necessary. Re…
  02-160-15 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 23, 2015
• 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 bulletin…
  02-157-14R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Mar 24, 2015
• This bulletin was revised to advise retailers the warranty/claim information has been updated.
  02-131-12R · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 10, 2015
• 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.
  18-179-15 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 4, 2015
• This bulletin provides a procedure for diagnosis and determination of necessary part replacement in the event any of the avcs slow response or avcs system failure dtcs listed above…
  02-132-12R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 19, 2015
• 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 bulletin…
  02-157-14R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Feb 17, 2015
• The purpose of this bulletin is to provide procedures for the diagnosis and repair of oil seepage which may be coming from the timing chain cover, front camshaft cap, camshaft carr…
  12-131-12R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Feb 10, 2015
• This recall is being issued as a result of incomplete repair instructions provided in the impreza and forester repair procedure for the wqk-47 brake line corrosion recall.
  WQQ-52 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Jan 26, 2015
• This announcement is to advise of recall wqq-52 being issued as a result of incomplete repair instructions provided in the impreza, wrx, sti, and forester repair procedure for the …
  WQQ-52RA · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Jan 26, 2015
• This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to address customer concerns of extended cranking time before the engine starts.
  11-153-15 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jan 22, 2015
• This bulletin provides a procedure for diagnosis and determination of necessary part replacement in the event any of the avcs slow response or avcs system failure dtcs listed above…
  02-132-12R · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 19, 2015
• Revised service bulletin: surface treatment change to oil control piston rings this bulletin announces information regarding a major change to the repair procedures previously outl…
  02-157-14R · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 7, 2015
• Wqk-47r - brake line corrosion
  WQK-47R · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Dec 23, 2014
• Service memo announcement of subaru recall campaign: brake line corrosion wqq-52
  SM07 - WQQ-52 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Dec 22, 2014
• Surface Treatment Change To Oil Control Piston Rings
  0215714R-1 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 2, 2014
• Surface treatment change to oil control piston rings
  02-157-14R · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 2, 2014
• Surface Treatment Change To Oil Control Piston Rings
  0215714R · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 2014
• Surface treatment change to oil control piston rings
  02-157-14R · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 1, 2014
• Rear Seat Center Seatbelt
  WQA37 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Oct 29, 2014
• Wqa-37 - rear seat center seatbelt
  WQA-37 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Oct 29, 2014
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  WQA-37 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Oct 29, 2014
• Revision to Troubleshooting Information for VDC DTC C0071
  064714 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 23, 2014
• Revision to troubleshooting information for vdc dtc c0071
  06-47-14 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Oct 23, 2014
• Intercooler/Intake Air Duct
  0215514R · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 10, 2014
• Intercooler/intake air duct - this bulletin announces availability of a revised replacement air intake duct for the turbocharged vehicles specified above.
  02-155-14R · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 10, 2014
• Subaru: information regarding replacement revision of air intake duct for turbocharger where insulator portion of duct separates from duct and leaks boost pressure, loss of power a…
  SB-02-155-14-R · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 10, 2014
• Surface Treatment Change To Oil Control Piston Rings
  0215714R · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 29, 2014
• Surface treatment change to oil control piston rings
  02-157-14R · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 29, 2014
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  02-157-14R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 29, 2014
• Surface Treatment Change To Oil Control Piston Rings
  0215714Ra · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 8, 2014
• Surface Treatment Change To Oil Control Piston Rings
  0215714R · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 8, 2014
• Surface treatment change to oil control piston rings
  02-157-14R · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 8, 2014
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  02-157-14R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 8, 2014
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  02-157-14R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 8, 2014
• Replacement AT Oil Cooler Piping
  169214 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 2, 2014
• Replacement at oil cooler piping - this bulletin will provide information regarding a change to the automatic transmission (at) fluid cooler piping and an addition to the service p…
  16-92-14 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 2, 2014
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  16-92-14 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 2, 2014
• Subaru: replacing coolant piping located adjacent to radiator that's corroded and damaged due to road salt and/or salt water accumulation and new replacement is double thick teflon…
  SB-16-92-14 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Sep 2, 2014
• Surface Treatment Change To Oil Control Piston Rings
  0214413R · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 28, 2014
• Surface treatment change to oil control piston rings
  02-157-14R · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 28, 2014
• Surface treatment change to oil control piston rings
  02-144-13R · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 28, 2014
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  02-144-13R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Aug 28, 2014
• Oil Consumption in Certain Subaru Models
  Procedure-1 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 2014
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  8-1-2014 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Aug 1, 2014
• Wqk-47 - brake line corrosion product campaign bulletin
  WQK-47R · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 29, 2014
• Service memo regarding spray application gun assembly / use caution
  SM07 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 24, 2014
• Oil Consumption in Certain Subaru Models
  Procedure · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 23, 2014
• Replacement Key and Immobilizer Info
  0116809R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 17, 2014
• Brake Line Corrosion
  WQK47-1 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Jul 1, 2014
• Diagnosis and Repair for AVCS-Related DTCs
  0213212R · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 16, 2014
• Diagnosis and repair for avcs-related dtcs p000a, p000b, p000c, p000d, p0011, p0014, p0021 and p0024
  02-132-12R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 16, 2014
• New subaru recall campaign: brake line corrosion wqk ]47
  WQK-47 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Jun 10, 2014
• surface treatment change to oil control piston rings
  0214713R · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 27, 2014
• surface treatment change to oil control piston rings
  0214413R · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 27, 2014
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  02-147-13R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued May 27, 2014
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  02-144-13R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued May 27, 2014
• Intercooler/Intake Air Duct
  0215514 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 17, 2014
• This bulletin announces availability of a revised replacement air intake duct for the turbocharged vehicles specified.
  02-155-14 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 17, 2014
• Surface Treatment Change To Oil Control Piston Rings
  0214413R · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 27, 2014
• Surface treatment change to oil control piston rings - the change was made as a result of some limited findings of unanticipated wear of these rings.
  02-144-13R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Mar 27, 2014
• Surface treatment change to oil control piston rings - the change was made as a result of some limited findings of unanticipated wear of these rings.
  02-144-13R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Mar 27, 2014
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  02-144-13R · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Mar 27, 2014
• Surface treatment change to oil control piston rings - the change was made as a result of some limited findings of unanticipated wear of these rings.
  02-147-13R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Mar 20, 2014
• Surface treatment change to oil control piston rings - the change was made as a result of some limited findings of unanticipated wear of these rings.
  02-147-13R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Mar 20, 2014
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  02-147-13R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Mar 20, 2014
• Hill start assist (hsa) warning light, dtc c0076 - this bulletin provides information to address a customer concern of intermittent operation of the hill start assist warning lamp.
  03-72-14 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 20, 2014
• Subaru: the custiomer may complain of the intermittent operation of the hill start assist warning lamp. Stored dtc c0076 with detail codes 2610h and/or 2620h. *js
  TSB-2-20-14 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 20, 2014
• Difficulty Starting, Rough Idle, Cam Position or Misfire DTCs
  1113013R · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 28, 2014
• "difficulty starting, rough idle, cam position or misfire dtcs p0340, p0341, p0345, p0346, p0365, p0366, p0390, p0391, p0301, p0302, p0303 or p0304 - this bulletin provides inspect…
  11-130-13R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jan 28, 2014
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  11-130-13R · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 28, 2014
• Subaru: some vehicles may experience difficulty starting, rough idle, cam position or misfire dtcs. This bulletin contains the inspection and repair. *js updated 11/18/14. *pe
  TSB-11-130-13R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jan 28, 2014
• Repair Procedure for High-Pitched Sound from Extension Housing Area Using Latest Generation Production Parts
  037012R-1 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Jan 15, 2014
• Repair procedure for high-pitched sound from extension housing area using latest generation production parts - this bulletin provides production change, repair procedure and parts …
  03-70-12R · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 15, 2014
• Surface Treatment Change To Oil Control Piston Rings
  0214413R · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 3, 2013
• This bulletin provides information regarding a change made to the surface treatment applied to the oil control piston rings for 2.5l fb engines. The change was made as a result of …
  02-144-13R · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 3, 2013
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  02-144-13R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Dec 3, 2013
• ECM Reprogramming Availability for DTC P050A
  1113513 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 27, 2013
• This bulletin announces the availability of ecm reprogramming files to address a false cel/mil illumination and setting of dtc p050a. This dtc can result from specific clutch opera…
  11-135-13 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Nov 27, 2013
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  11-135-13 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Nov 27, 2013
• Subaru: ecm is available for reprogramming files to address false cel/mil illumination and the diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p050a resulted from specific clutch operations and/or d…
  SB-11-135-13 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 27, 2013
• Subaru: the formation of moisture and/or condensation, inside of rear combination and headlamps, is temporary, and will evaporate when temperature rises inside lamps. Model all. No…
  SB-07-59-07R · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Nov 21, 2013
• Surface Treatment Change To Oil Control Piston Rings
  0214413R · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 21, 2013
• Countermeasure Thermostat Availability for DTC P0128
  095613 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 21, 2013
• "a countermeasure thermostat has been released to address a rare condition which may occur during engine soak in cold ambient temperatures. In these rare cases, after an extended c…
  09-56-13 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 21, 2013
• "this bulletin provides information regarding a change made to the surface treatment applied to the oil control piston rings for 2.5l fb engines. The change was made as a result of…
  02-144-13R · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 21, 2013
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  02-144-13R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Oct 21, 2013
• Should you receive a customer concern of a loose windshield mounted auto-dimming compass mirror with homelink (with or without homelink on brz models), the mounting adapter plate s…
  15-167-13R · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 13, 2013
• This bulletin provides information to help diagnose 6 different conditions relating to customer concerns which may arise when using the f10 audio / navigation system. We will conti…
  15-164-13R · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 26, 2013
• "we have received several calls from dealers who have customers eligible for the wqh44 subaru carpeted floor mat recall but do not have the original mats that were in the vehicle a…
  WQH-44M · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 21, 2013
• ECM Reprogramming for Extended Engine Cranking
  1113313 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 12, 2013
• This bulletin announces the availability of ecm reprogramming files to address a possible extended engine cranking condition caused by camshaft positioning at the time the engine i…
  11-133-13 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Aug 12, 2013
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  11-133-13 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Aug 12, 2013
• Exchange Component Identification and prcedures
  1515212R · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 9, 2013
• 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 b…
  15-152-12R · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 9, 2013
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  15-152-12R · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 9, 2013
• Reprogramming for Non-Requested Bluetooth Audio Streaming Affecting ONLY Clarion Audio Units
  1516513 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 8, 2013
• This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to address customer concerns of the bluetooth audio streaming feature operating without being selected. This causes …
  15-165-13 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 8, 2013
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  15-165-13 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 8, 2013
• DTC P0301 ? P0304 and P050A Reprogramming
  1111612R · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2013
• "the purpose of this bulletin is to announce the availability of updated ecm reprogramming files to address dtcs p0301 p0304 and p050a. Note: these reprogramming files are intended…
  11-116-12R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jul 1, 2013
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  11-116-12R · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 1, 2013
• Difficulty Starting, Rough Idle, Cam Position or Misfire DTCs
  1113013R · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 19, 2013
• This bulletin provides inspection and repair procedures for intake and exhaust camshaft position-related and/or engine misfire dtcs for the fa and fb engine-equipped models listed …
  11-130-13R · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 19, 2013
• This bulletin provides inspection and repair procedures for intake and exhaust camshaft position-related and/or engine misfire dtcs for the fa and fb engine-equipped models listed …
  11-130-13R · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 19, 2013
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  11-130-13R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jun 19, 2013
• Exchange Component Identification and procedures
  1515212R · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 12, 2013
• 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 b…
  15-157-12R · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 12, 2013
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  15-152-12R · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 12, 2013
• This bulletin provides information to help diagnose 6 different conditions relating to customer concerns which may arise when using the f10 audio / navigation system.
  15-164-13 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 7, 2013
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  15-164-13 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 7, 2013
• Service Manual Corrections
  1817213 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 4, 2013
• 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. The tables con…
  18-172-13 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 4, 2013
• Design Change to Rubber Sealing Cap for Oil Pressure Switch
  0214113 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 28, 2013
• Subaru: the rubber cap, that covers electrical connection at oil pressure switch, has a new design change and it provides better sealing and resistance to intrusion of moisture tha…
  SB-141-13 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued May 28, 2013
• This Bulletin provides production change, repair procedure and parts information to address a customer concern of a high-pitched sound coming from the transmission extension housin…
  037012R · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 22, 2013
• Tech Support SD Card for Navi Complete
  TSG-1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 21, 2013
• This Bulletin provides a repair procedure for the replacement of the tonneau cover stoppers. This procedure must be used in place of tonneau cover assembly replacement for stopper …
  12-153-13 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 7, 2013
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  12-153-13 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 7, 2013
• Service Manual Corrections
  1817113 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 30, 2013
• Oil Filler Cap Gasket Coming Unseated
  0214013 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 25, 2013
• Replacement Key and Immobilizer info
  0116809R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 25, 2013
• Difficulty Starting, Rough Idle, Cam Position or Misfire DTCs
  1113013 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 5, 2013
• This bulletin provides inspection and repair procedures for intake and exhaust camshaft position-related and/or engine misfire dtcs for the fa and fb engine-equipped models listed …
  11-130-13 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Apr 5, 2013
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  11-130-13 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Apr 5, 2013
• New Navigation System Map Download Available ? Q3 2012 mapset
  Q3 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 29, 2013
• All subaru owners with 2012my & 2013my factory navigation may now download the latest mapset data from nokia/navteq available q3 2012.
  NAVI Q3-2012 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 29, 2013
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  Q32012 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 29, 2013
• "the following information is intended to provide further clarification of the proper claims procedures to follow when a vehicle comes in to your service department for the wqe ]41…
  WQE -41M2 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Mar 15, 2013
• "in order to remove the display of an open recall on the wqe99 program (optional puddle lights) that was used for vehicles that may or may not have puddle lights, the wqe99 program…
  WQE41M · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Mar 6, 2013
• We would like to remind dealers that for this campaign the repair part number is h001ssc300, which is a fused mini harness. There are two required per vehicle. There are other comp…
  WQE -41A · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 25, 2013
• Rear Door Wheel Arch Molding
  1513108R · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 22, 2013
• In the event you encounter a customer complaint that the rear door wheel arch molding is loose, there is the possibility that the 3m tape which attaches the molding has not adhered…
  15-131-08R · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 22, 2013
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  15-131-08R · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 22, 2013
• Puddle Light Recall
  WQE41-1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 19, 2013
• The optional genuine subaru puddle light recall has now been released. Owner notification letters were mailed today. Effective today, tuesday, february 19, 2013, all claims should …
  WQE41A · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Feb 19, 2013
• "subaru has determined that affected vehicles equipped with optional genuine subaru puddle lights may develop a short circuit and cause the related components to overheat and poten…
  WQE-41 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Feb 19, 2013
• Front Door Glass Does Not Close Properly
  214413 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 7, 2013
• This bulletin provides an inspection and repair procedure to address a misalignment of the rear upper and lower window sash which may cause the front door glass to bind or move slo…
  12-144-13 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Feb 7, 2013
• Optional Genuine Subaru Puddle Lights
  WQE41a · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Feb 1, 2013
• Diagnosis and Repair for AVCS-Related DTCs
  0213212R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jan 21, 2013
• Subaru has determined that affected vehicles equipped with optional genuine subaru puddle lights may develop a short circuit and cause the related components to overheat and potent…
  WQE-41RP · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jan 15, 2013
• Service Manual Corrections
  1816513 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 10, 2013
• "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. The tables co…
  18-165-13 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 10, 2013
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  18-165-13 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 10, 2013
• Preliminary Inspection and Repair Procedure for Puddle Light Campaign WQE-41
  WQE41 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 1, 2013
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  WQE-41 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 1, 2013
• New Subaru Recall Campaign: Optional Genuine Subaru Puddle Lights
  Announcement-2 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Dec 27, 2012
• New subaru recall campaign: optional genuine subaru puddle lights
  SM01 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Dec 27, 2012
• Dtc p0456 reprogramming file availability
  11-126-12 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Dec 19, 2012
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  11-126-12 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Dec 19, 2012
• Repair Procedure for High-Pitched Sound from Extension Housing Area Using Latest Generation Production Parts
  037012 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 13, 2012
• Repair procedure for high-pitched sound from extension housing area using latest generation production parts
  03-70-12 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 13, 2012
• Remanufactured Automatic Transaxle Program
  166399R · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 12, 2012
• 5MT Transfer Driven Gear Bearings
  036812R · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 11, 2012
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  11-123-12 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Dec 3, 2012
• Subaru: rare condition where ice and snow clogs evaporative emission system hoses and/or drain separator, during heavy snow conditions, repair method is provided for removal of dra…
  SB-11-123-12 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 3, 2012
• ECM reprogramming
  WQC39 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 30, 2012
• Subaru: see document search button for owner letter. Software change will not affect fuel economy or performance, even though a correction, for engine control module, has been deve…
  WQC-39 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Nov 30, 2012
• Difficulty Starting, Rough Idle
  1110011R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Nov 27, 2012
• Difficulty starting, rough idle dtcs p0301, p0302, p0303, p0304 p0340, p0341, p0345, p0346
  11-100-11R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 27, 2012
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  11-100-11R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Nov 27, 2012
• Subaru: due to irregular stamping of camshaft position sensor plate, and out of specification, engine may be difficult to start and need a shim added to bank 1 camshaft position se…
  SB-11-100-11R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Nov 27, 2012
• Fujitsu Ten (F10) Audio/Navigation Unit SD Card Exchange Information
  1515512R · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 9, 2012
• Fujitsu ten (f10) audio/navigation unit sd card exchange information including diagnosis and troubleshooting for specific software-related conditions which may be corrected through…
  15-155-12R · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 9, 2012
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  15-155-12R · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 9, 2012
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  15-155-12R · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 9, 2012
• Subaru Service Program WQC-39: ECM Reprogramming
  WQC39 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 26, 2012
• Process for updating our navigation systems to more recent maps
  SM02 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 23, 2012
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  SDC-EST-CEN-WST · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 23, 2012
• Subaru recall campaign wqa-37: forester rear seat center seatbelt
  SM03 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Oct 10, 2012
• Service manual corrections - the purpose of this bulletin is to provide a description of current changes to service manuals available via the subaru technical information system (s…
  18-164-12 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 10, 2012
• Subaru has prepared a new repair kit for this campaign. - rear seat center seatbelt
  WQA-37 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Oct 10, 2012
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  18-164-12 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 10, 2012
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  WQA-37 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Oct 10, 2012
• The purpose of this bulletin is to provide procedures for the diagnosis and repair of oil seepage which may be coming from the timing chain cover, front camshaft cap, camshaft carr…
  02-131-12R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Oct 2, 2012
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  02-131-12R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Oct 2, 2012
• Difficulty Starting, Rough Idle
  1110011R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 17, 2012
• If you encounter a customer complaint that the engine is difficult to start, the camshaft position sensor air gap may be out of specification. This is caused by an irregular stampi…
  11-100-11R · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jan 17, 2012