2013 SUBARU Outback Recalls, Complaints and Investigations

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

12 Recalls for 2013 SUBARU Outback

Recall Date	Component	Summary
2020-01-02	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE	Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (STI included), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or “Zone A.” These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators with alternate inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru’s number for this recall is TKA-20.
2020-01-02	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE	Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or “Zone B.” These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru’s number for this recall is TKB-20.
2020-01-02	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE	Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or “Zone C.” These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru’s number for this recall is TKC-20.
2019-04-11	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH	Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, 2008-2011 Impreza vehicles, 2008-2014 WRX vehicles, 2005-2014 Legacy vehicles, 2005-2014 Outback vehicles and 2006-2008 Tribeca vehicles equipped with a mechanical key ignition switch installed as a replacement part. The ball spring inside the switch may break, reducing the strength of the ignition switch. If this occurs, the weight on the key ring and certain road conditions could cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine. Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ignition switch, replacing the ignition switch, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 10, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru’s number for this recall is WUF-91.
2019-01-09	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE	Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Forester, 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Outback, Legacy, and 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. Remedy: Subaru has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 25, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru’s number for this recall is TKA-19.
2019-01-09	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE	Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles and 2010-2013 Forester vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. Remedy: Subaru is notifying owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru’s number for this recall is TKC-19.
2019-01-09	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE	Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Outback, and Legacy vehicles, 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles and 2010-2013 Forester vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. Remedy: Subaru is notifying owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 25, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru’s number for this recall is TKB-19.
2018-09-13	PARKING BRAKE	Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. The electronic parking brake (EPB) may not engage as intended, allowing the vehicle to rollaway if the transmission is not in the proper gear when parked. Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPB actuator assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 19, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru’s number for this recall is WTV-81.
2018-01-09	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE	Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Legacy, Forester, Tribeca, WRX and Outback vehicles, and 2009-2011 Impreza vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru’s number for this recall is TKA-18.
2016-09-27	VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR	Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Legacy vehicles manufactured November 26, 2008, to June 7, 2013, and 2010-2014 Outback vehicles manufactured January 9, 2009 to June 7, 2013. Due to contamination, components within the windshield wiper motor bottom cover may interfere with each other. If an obstruction, such as a buildup of snow or ice prevents the wiper arms from being able to stop in the parked position, the wiper motor may overheat and the bottom cover may melt. Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor bottom cover assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru’s number for this recall is WTK-71. Note: This recall supersedes recall 11V-469. All vehicles that were remedied under that campaign are affected by this campaign, and need to have their wiper motor bottom cover replaced again.
2013-05-13	STEERING \| STEERING:COLUMN	Subaru is recalling certain model year 2013 Outback and Legacy vehicles manufactured from February 15, 2012, through June 15, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the inner and outer shafts of the steering column assembly may become disengaged from one another. Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering column assembly with a new one, free of charge. The recall began on May 14, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru’s recall campaign number is WQI-45.
2013-02-25	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EQUIPMENT	Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with an automatic or CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES) accessory, certain model year 2012-2013 Impreza vehicles equipped with a CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES) accessory, and certain model year 2013 XV Crosstrek vehicles equipped with a CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES) accessory. Additionally included are certain model year 2013 Legacy and Outback vehicles that may have received replacement RES fobs. If the RES fob is dropped, the fob may malfunction and randomly transmit an engine start request without pressing the button. Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RES key fobs, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783 for more information.

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1 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2013 SUBARU Outback

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237 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2013 SUBARU Outback

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Date			Component
2013-02-23			BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT \| STRUCTURE ODI Number: 10499799
2021-03-09			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11399873
2017-07-05			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11003205
2017-06-06			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10993452
2017-05-27			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10991909
2017-05-12			SEATS ODI Number: 10985455
2017-05-07			ENGINE ODI Number: 10983946
2017-04-05			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10970685
2017-04-07			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 10971205
2017-08-13			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11014951
2017-08-11			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11014567
2017-08-05			ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11013005
2017-07-31			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11011731
2016-09-22			ENGINE ODI Number: 10904113
2016-08-11			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10895051
2017-03-08			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10959627
2017-03-06			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10958851
2017-02-01			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10948833
2017-01-25			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10947576
2017-01-17			ENGINE \| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 10945876
2021-01-12			ENGINE ODI Number: 11387760
2020-12-30			VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD ODI Number: 11385629
2020-11-23			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 11376025
2016-12-28			POWER TRAIN \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10937889
2016-12-07			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10933715
2020-10-13			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11364048
2020-10-02			ENGINE ODI Number: 11362461
2020-09-11			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11354354
2020-09-23			ENGINE \| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11360686
2020-08-31			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11352280
2020-08-14			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11349241
2020-07-29			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11342091
2020-07-10			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11338594
2020-06-10			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11328163
2020-05-16			ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11324773
2020-06-03			EXTERIOR LIGHTING \| SERVICE BRAKES \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11327068
2020-04-24			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11322115
2020-03-27			STEERING ODI Number: 11319422
2020-03-15			ENGINE \| SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11318151
2020-03-05			ENGINE ODI Number: 11316225
2020-03-02			ENGINE ODI Number: 11315547
2020-02-21			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11310616
2020-02-12			AIR BAGS \| SERVICE BRAKES \| VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 11308689
2020-02-11			ENGINE ODI Number: 11308612
2020-01-13			ENGINE ODI Number: 11299075
2020-01-03			ENGINE ODI Number: 11296821
2019-12-27			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11291661
2019-11-26			ENGINE ODI Number: 11282568
2019-11-26			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11282567
2019-11-04			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11278129
2019-11-15			ENGINE ODI Number: 11280242
2019-10-25			ENGINE ODI Number: 11271021
2019-08-27			WHEELS ODI Number: 11246653
2019-08-20			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \| ENGINE ODI Number: 11245142
2019-08-09			FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE \| PARKING BRAKE ODI Number: 11242889
2019-07-27			WHEELS ODI Number: 11235228
2019-08-01			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11241085
2019-08-04			STEERING \| SUSPENSION \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11241617
2019-07-24			ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11234456
2019-07-22			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| PARKING BRAKE ODI Number: 11233739
2019-10-09			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11267358
2019-09-27			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11258542
2019-09-12			ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11254991
2019-09-04			ENGINE ODI Number: 11253245
2019-09-04			ENGINE ODI Number: 11253243
2019-09-05			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \| SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11253364
2019-05-02			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11205247
2019-04-30			AIR BAGS \| SEATS ODI Number: 11204864
2019-04-30			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11204834
2019-03-30			UNKNOWN OR OTHER \| VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 11192603
2019-04-01			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11193031
2019-04-02			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11193339
2019-06-26			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11222789
2019-06-20			ENGINE ODI Number: 11221470
2019-06-28			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11228210
2019-06-10			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11219097
2019-06-11			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11219230
2019-06-11			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11219227
2019-02-04			PARKING BRAKE ODI Number: 11173886
2019-01-17			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11170612
2019-01-14			STEERING ODI Number: 11170059
2019-01-03			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11165666
2018-12-28			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11163805
2018-10-10			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11139373
2018-09-26			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11131759
2018-09-25			POWER TRAIN \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11131607
2018-09-07			UNKNOWN OR OTHER \| VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 11128003
2018-09-04			STEERING \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11124364
2018-09-10			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11128595
2018-08-17			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11120735
2018-06-01			SEATS \| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT ODI Number: 11099247
2018-04-12			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11084774
2018-04-24			ENGINE \| SERVICE BRAKES \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11089972
2019-03-25			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11191330
2019-03-19			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11189854
2019-03-18			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11189849
2019-03-18			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11187496
2019-03-18			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11187462
2019-03-22			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11190845
2019-03-18			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11189786
2019-03-18			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11187443
2019-03-19			ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11189965
2019-03-18			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11189782
2019-03-16			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11187277
2019-03-15			POWER TRAIN \| SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11187060
2019-03-13			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11186538
2019-03-15			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11187125
2019-03-14			ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11186953
2019-03-04			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11184010
2019-03-02			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11183645
2019-02-22			STEERING ODI Number: 11181792
2019-02-14			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11180162
2019-02-09			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 11175895
2018-04-11			STEERING ODI Number: 11084529
2018-03-19			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11080226
2018-02-27			ENGINE ODI Number: 11075276
2018-02-17			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11073344
2018-02-15			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11073139
2018-02-06			AIR BAGS \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11067175
2018-11-28			ENGINE ODI Number: 11154599
2018-11-29			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11154875
2018-11-30			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11155205
2018-11-08			ENGINE ODI Number: 11150215
2018-10-16			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11140694
2018-10-15			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11140316
2018-07-18			AIR BAGS \| STRUCTURE:BODY \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11112135
2018-01-22			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11064208
2018-01-17			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11063292
2018-01-07			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11061075
2018-01-17			ENGINE ODI Number: 11063295
2017-12-29			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11057281
2017-11-04			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 11043236
2017-11-02			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11042599
2017-10-27			AIR BAGS \| SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11040535
2017-10-25			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11039862
2017-10-09			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11032593
2017-09-28			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11030391
2017-08-29			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11020393
2017-08-29			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11020354
2017-08-17			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 11016095
2016-07-15			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 10884972
2016-06-14			ENGINE ODI Number: 10874229
2016-05-20			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10870045
2016-05-23			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10870295
2016-04-29			ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN \| SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 10862189
2016-03-01			STEERING ODI Number: 10839229
2016-02-10			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10825402
2016-02-02			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10823835
2016-01-04			ENGINE ODI Number: 10817628
2015-12-10			ENGINE ODI Number: 10809536
2015-12-03			ENGINE ODI Number: 10808194
2015-11-16			ENGINE ODI Number: 10790790
2015-11-19			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10794909
2015-11-16			ENGINE ODI Number: 10790571
2015-11-20			SERVICE BRAKES \| STEERING \| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10795169
2015-11-12			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10789969
2015-10-18			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 10783145
2015-10-20			ENGINE ODI Number: 10783810
2015-10-15			AIR BAGS \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10782394
2015-10-10			ENGINE ODI Number: 10781258
2015-09-23			AIR BAGS \| STRUCTURE ODI Number: 10773836
2015-07-28			ENGINE ODI Number: 10744393
2015-07-09			AIR BAGS \| SEAT BELTS \| SEATS ODI Number: 10733025
2015-07-02			STEERING ODI Number: 10731640
2015-06-19			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 10726277
2015-06-05			STEERING ODI Number: 10723646
2015-05-21			ENGINE ODI Number: 10717614
2015-03-22			STEERING \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10700978
2015-03-02			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING \| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 10691555
2015-02-09			ENGINE ODI Number: 10682374
2015-02-14			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10683474
2015-01-23			AIR BAGS \| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10678514
2015-01-03			EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) ODI Number: 10669872
2015-01-10			ENGINE ODI Number: 10671550
2015-01-05			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10670219
2014-12-28			ENGINE ODI Number: 10668552
2014-10-26			ENGINE ODI Number: 10650111
2014-09-23			ENGINE ODI Number: 10638347
2014-09-08			STEERING ODI Number: 10631556
2014-08-20			ENGINE ODI Number: 10626753
2014-08-25			ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10628028
2014-07-30			ENGINE ODI Number: 10617675
2014-07-30			STEERING \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10617662
2014-07-11			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10609916
2014-07-03			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES ODI Number: 10607949
2014-06-30			STEERING ODI Number: 10606970
2014-04-09			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10578528
2014-02-25			POWER TRAIN \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10565846
2014-01-31			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10562396
2014-02-04			STEERING ODI Number: 10562931
2014-01-02			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE \| POWER TRAIN \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10558134
2013-12-26			STEERING ODI Number: 10557292
2013-12-13			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10555996
2013-12-11			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10555721
2013-11-06			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10551123
2013-11-20			ENGINE \| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10553127
2013-11-14			ENGINE \| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10552269
2013-10-22			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10548859
2013-11-01			STEERING ODI Number: 10550469
2013-10-04			STEERING ODI Number: 10546717
2013-09-30			POWER TRAIN \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10546136
2013-09-23			ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10544747
2013-09-15			SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT ODI Number: 10543650
2013-09-24			STEERING ODI Number: 10545155
2013-09-04			TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS \| WHEELS ODI Number: 10541955
2013-08-23			STEERING ODI Number: 10537021
2013-07-30			AIR BAGS \| SEAT BELTS ODI Number: 10532614
2013-07-30			STEERING ODI Number: 10532722
2013-07-17			STEERING \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10525285
2013-07-03			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10523029
2013-06-23			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10521269
2013-06-15			STEERING ODI Number: 10519927
2013-06-10			STEERING ODI Number: 10516135
2013-06-05			STEERING ODI Number: 10515272
2013-05-17			STEERING ODI Number: 10512522
2013-04-04			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10507054
2013-04-04			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10507052
2013-04-01			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10505263
2013-04-02			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10505415
2013-04-14			STEERING ODI Number: 10508172
2013-03-26			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10504597
2013-03-14			STEERING ODI Number: 10502811
2013-03-08			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| SEATS \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10502121
2013-03-08			SEATS ODI Number: 10502116
2013-02-23			BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL \| STRUCTURE ODI Number: 10499799
2013-03-04			STEERING ODI Number: 10501289
2013-02-22			EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY \| SERVICE BRAKES \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10499651
2013-02-19			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) ODI Number: 10499330
2013-02-11			STRUCTURE ODI Number: 10497401
2013-01-20			TIRES ODI Number: 10493571
2013-01-22			STEERING ODI Number: 10493832
2013-01-09			SUSPENSION \| WHEELS ODI Number: 10492018
2013-01-09			STEERING ODI Number: 10491963
2012-11-25			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| POWER TRAIN \| SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 10485982
2012-11-06			STEERING ODI Number: 10483494
2012-10-25			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10482284
2015-05-24			ENGINE \| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10721200

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334 Service Alerts for 2013 SUBARU Outback

Date	Description
2022-04-06	350000 EQUIPMENT 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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-03-07	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING This bulletin announces design change to the water pump assembly. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-03-04	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM This bulletin outlines the operating characteristics of the Remote Climate Control operation on hybrid vehicles. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-03-04	350000 EQUIPMENT This bulletin outlines the operating characteristics of the Remote Climate Control operation on hybrid vehicles. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-03-18	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 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 with Harman or Denso CP1 Infotainment). Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-01-02	350000 EQUIPMENT This Bulletin announces design changes to the engine oil and CVT fluid drain plugs. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-01-02	061571 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:SUMP/TANK:DRAIN PLUG This Bulletin announces design changes to the engine oil and CVT fluid drain plugs. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-12-02	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING This bulletin announces design change to the water pump assembly. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-10-27	100000 POWER TRAIN This bulletin has been developed in response to a small number of customer concerns regarding fluid seepage found coming from the CVT assembly. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-10-27	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM This bulletin has been developed in response to a small number of customer concerns regarding fluid seepage found coming from the CVT assembly. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-10-15	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING This bulletin provides a new flow chart and additional diagnostic tools to assist technicians with troubleshooting DTC P0841- SECONDARY OIL PRESSURE SENSOR PERFORMANCE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-10-15	350000 EQUIPMENT This bulletin provides a new flow chart and additional diagnostic tools to assist technicians with troubleshooting DTC P0841- SECONDARY OIL PRESSURE SENSOR PERFORMANCE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-02-19	060000 ENGINE (PWS) 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 excessive engine oil consumption on applicable vehicles to 8 years / Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-01-04	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-01-04	350000 EQUIPMENT The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-01-12	101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-01-12	350000 EQUIPMENT This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-01-12	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-08-09	350000 EQUIPMENT This bulletin provides a description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) web site. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-06-07	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING This bulletin is to advise of SOA⿿s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-06-07	350000 EQUIPMENT This bulletin is to advise of SOA⿿s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-06-17	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-06-17	350000 EQUIPMENT This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-06-23	100000 POWER TRAIN This bulletin provides corrected diagnostics containing a revised flow for certain CVT solenoid related DTCs. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-05-03	350000 EQUIPMENT Description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) web site. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-05-25	010000 STEERING This bulletin announces a new steering column assembly designed to address a limited number of customer concerns involving the tilt mechanism portion not staying locked. This condition can only occur during the process of adjusting the stee Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-04-13	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 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 excessive engine oil consumption on applicable vehicles to 8 years / Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-02-19	100000 POWER TRAIN 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 excessive engine oil consumption on applicable vehicles to 8 years / Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-02-19	100000 POWER TRAIN 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 excessive engine oil consumption on applicable vehicles to 8 years / Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-05-29	046600 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT IN RESPONSE TO ISOLATED REPORTS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR HARNESS RETAINING CLIPS CAUSED BY REACTION WITH ACIDS USED IN SOME WHEEL CLEANERS, THE CLIP MATERIAL HAS BEEN CHANGED TO POLYPROPYLENE (PPO). Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-01-12	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-02-01	100000 POWER TRAIN In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Powertrain Warranty coverage for the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) on the above listed models and model years from the ori Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-02-01	350000 EQUIPMENT 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 Service Tool. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-02-01	030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC This Service Information bulletin announces availability of a new front brake pad shim kit to specifically address customer concerns of a squeaking or squealing sound on the models listed above. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-11-09	100000 POWER TRAIN This Service Information Bulletin provides corrected diagnostics containing a revised flow for certain CVT solenoid related DTCs. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-11-20	350000 EQUIPMENT 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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-01-26	100000 POWER TRAIN 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 excessive engine oil consumption on applicable vehicles to 8 years / Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-12-01	100000 POWER TRAIN This bulletin has been developed in response to a small number of customer concerns regarding fluid seepage found coming from the CVT assembly. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-04-30	350000 EQUIPMENT All Models (Vehicle Cleaning- COVID-19Best Practices) Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-08-26	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING This service information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models listed. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-08-12	350000 EQUIPMENT 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 above. The applicable Service Manuals will be revised with t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-08-12	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 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 above. The applicable Service Manuals will be revised with t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-08-12	060000 ENGINE (PWS) 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 above. The applicable Service Manuals will be revised with t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-10-08	251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) This bulletin announces a change to the internal logic of the ABS / VDC Hydraulic Control Unit Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-10-08	030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC This bulletin announces a change to the internal logic of the ABS / VDC Hydraulic Control Unit Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-08-04	350000 EQUIPMENT Special Service Tools Cross Reference List. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-08-31	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING This bulletin announces availability of new master cylinder application shaft seals. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-01-31	050000 PARKING BRAKE This Service Information Bulletin provides the most recent part number and interchangeability information for the EPB assembly. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-01-31	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM This Service Information Bulletin provides the most recent part number and interchangeability information for the EPB assembly. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-01-31	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM This bulletin announces availability of new power window switch assemblies. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-01-31	130000 VISIBILITY This bulletin announces availability of new power window switch assemblies. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-01-31	350000 EQUIPMENT This bulletin announces availability of new power window switch assemblies. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-01-31	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY This bulletin announces availability of new power window switch assemblies. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-02-04	140000 AIR BAGS 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 year Baja vehicles, 2009-2013 model year Forester vehicles, 200 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-01-17	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM This Bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-01-17	140000 AIR BAGS This Bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-01-17	350000 EQUIPMENT This Bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-01-17	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY This Bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-01-06	140000 AIR BAGS Takata Like for Like recalls- TKA20 (Zone A), TKB20 (Zone B), TKC20 (Zone C). Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-01-06	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY Takata Like for Like recalls- TKA20 (Zone A), TKB20 (Zone B), TKC20 (Zone C). Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-03-19	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM This bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-03-19	140000 AIR BAGS This bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-03-19	350000 EQUIPMENT This bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-02-21	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability to optimize the EyeSight camera assembly. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-02-21	260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability to optimize the EyeSight camera assembly. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-02-21	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM This Service Information bulletin describes a change made to the labels applied to the push to start switches used on the models listed. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-10-04	050000 PARKING BRAKE In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Warranty coverage for the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) assembly used in the above listed models and model years from the original thr Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-09-16	050000 PARKING BRAKE As part of Subaru⿿s dedication to customer satisfaction, SOA is announcing an Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warranty Extension program, which extends the New Car Basic Limited Warranty coverage of the EPB actuator assembly for 2010-2014 Le Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-09-16	050000 PARKING BRAKE Subaru owner letter. As part of Subaru of America⿿s dedication to customer satisfaction, this letter is to inform you of an extension to the Basic New Car Limited Warranty for your vehicle⿿s Electric Parking Brake Assembly (EPB). As the Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-09-16	050000 PARKING BRAKE In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Warranty coverage for the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) assembly used in the above listed models and model years from the original thr Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-30	116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION 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 affected vehicles will receive an affected VIN list from their Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-30	116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH 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 affected vehicles will receive an affected VIN list from their Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-23	113100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID 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 will eliminate potential oil seepage into the wire harness conn Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-23	060000 ENGINE (PWS) 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 will eliminate potential oil seepage into the wire harness conn Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-30	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 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 be affected by this recall. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-30	116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION 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 be affected by this recall. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-30	116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH 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 be affected by this recall. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-12	116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION 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 potentially replace the ignition switch. A total of 511 U.S. vehicl Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-12	116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH 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 potentially replace the ignition switch. A total of 511 U.S. vehicl Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-10	140000 AIR BAGS 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-sourced passenger side frontal airbag containing the propella Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-03-19	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 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-sourced passenger side frontal airbag containing the propella Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-03-19	140000 AIR BAGS 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-sourced passenger side frontal airbag containing the propella Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-03-08	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 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 above. The applicable Service Manuals will be revised with t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-03-08	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 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 above. The applicable Service Manuals will be revised with t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-06-14	050000 PARKING BRAKE Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling all 2010-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with a manual transmission (M/T), to replace the electronic parking brake (EPB) actuator assembly. A total of 27,175 U.S. vehicles a Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-06-07	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM This bulletin provides clearer steps for completing the Occupant Detection System (ODS) rezeroing (system calibration) procedure along with a revised diagnostic chart for DTC B1650 (ODS Failure). Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-06-07	350000 EQUIPMENT This bulletin provides clearer steps for completing the Occupant Detection System (ODS) rezeroing (system calibration) procedure along with a revised diagnostic chart for DTC B1650 (ODS Failure). Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-06-07	353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL This bulletin provides clearer steps for completing the Occupant Detection System (ODS) rezeroing (system calibration) procedure along with a revised diagnostic chart for DTC B1650 (ODS Failure). Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-06-03	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM This bulletin announces a new replacement EPB actuator assembly to address DTC C0251. In isolated cases, the automatic calibration function of the EPB actuator may not always occur when turning the ignition on. As a temporary result, the EP Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-08-08	030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC This bulletin announces availability of a new front disc brake pad, shim, grease and clip kit designed to reduce customer concerns of excessive brake squeal. This new kit eliminates the ⿿slotted⿝ shim which previously was installed betw Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-08-26	050000 PARKING BRAKE Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling all 2010-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with a manual transmission (M/T), to replace the electronic parking brake (EPB) actuator ssembly. A total of 27,175 U.S. vehicles ar Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-05-06	350000 EQUIPMENT 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 Service Tool. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-06-27	060000 ENGINE (PWS) 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 above. The applicable Service Manuals will be revised with t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-05-22	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 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 be affected by this recall. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-05-21	350000 EQUIPMENT Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-07-17	050000 PARKING BRAKE Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling all 2010-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with a manual transmission (M/T), to replace the electronic parking brake (EPB) actuator assembly. A total of 27,175 U.S. vehicles a Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-07-12	130000 VISIBILITY 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 master and / or passenger front door switch ⿢ Unabl 07-15 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-07-11	030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 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 dragging due to corrosion buildup which may result in uneven o Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-02-22	350000 EQUIPMENT 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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-10-30	050000 PARKING BRAKE Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling all 2010-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with a manual transmission (M/T), to replace the electronic parking brake (EPB) actuator assembly. A total of 27,175 U.S. vehicles a Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-10-30	350000 EQUIPMENT Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling all 2010-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with a manual transmission (M/T), to replace the electronic parking brake (EPB) actuator assembly. A total of 27,175 U.S. vehicles a Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-10-26	100000 POWER TRAIN 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 grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-10-26	350000 EQUIPMENT 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 grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-10-26	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 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 grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-01-14	140000 AIR BAGS 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-sourced passenger side frontal airbag containing the propella Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-10-30	050000 PARKING BRAKE Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling all 2010-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with a manual transmission (M/T), to replace the electronic parking brake (EPB) actuator assembly. A total of 27,175 U.S. vehicles a Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-10-30	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling all 2010-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with a manual transmission (M/T), to replace the electronic parking brake (EPB) actuator assembly. A total of 27,175 U.S. vehicles a Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-10-26	100000 POWER TRAIN 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 grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-10-26	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 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 grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-10-19	030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC This Service Information Bulletin provides additional steps to follow when diagnosing a DTC C0075: WHEEL CYLINDER PRESSURE SENSOR OUTPUT on the EyeSight equipped models listed above. The information in this bulletin is applicable when DTC C Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-10-19	350000 EQUIPMENT This Service Information Bulletin provides additional steps to follow when diagnosing a DTC C0075: WHEEL CYLINDER PRESSURE SENSOR OUTPUT on the EyeSight equipped models listed above. The information in this bulletin is applicable when DTC C Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-10-19	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY This Service Information Bulletin provides additional steps to follow when diagnosing a DTC C0075: WHEEL CYLINDER PRESSURE SENSOR OUTPUT on the EyeSight equipped models listed above. The information in this bulletin is applicable when DTC C Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-10-19	030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC This Service Information Bulletin provides additional steps to follow when diagnosing a DTC C0075: WHEEL CYLINDER PRESSURE SENSOR OUTPUT on the EyeSight equipped models listed above. The information in this bulletin is applicable when DTC C Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-10-19	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL This Service Information Bulletin provides additional steps to follow when diagnosing a DTC C0075: WHEEL CYLINDER PRESSURE SENSOR OUTPUT on the EyeSight equipped models listed above. The information in this bulletin is applicable when DTC C Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-05-31	045200 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS This Service Information bulletin announces availability of a new front brake pad shim kit to specifically address customer concerns of a squeaking or squealing sound on the models listed. The new shims incorporate a new laminated design w Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-04-13	100000 POWER TRAIN 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 for excessive engine oil consumption on applicable vehicle Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-04-13	060000 ENGINE (PWS) 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 for excessive engine oil consumption on applicable vehicle Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-04-12	350000 EQUIPMENT 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 Subaru vehicles from the 2000MY to present. This bulletin iden Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-04-12	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 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 Subaru vehicles from the 2000MY to present. This bulletin iden Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-04-12	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 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 Subaru vehicles from the 2000MY to present. This bulletin iden Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-06-10	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE 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 are found to be stored in the ECM memory. A possible ca Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-06-10	060000 ENGINE (PWS) 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 are found to be stored in the ECM memory. A possible ca Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-11-09	100000 POWER TRAIN CVT MODELS ONLY. In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Powertrain Warranty coverage for the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) on the above listed models and model Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-11-09	350000 EQUIPMENT CVT MODELS ONLY. In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Powertrain Warranty coverage for the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) on the above listed models and model Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-11-09	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL CVT MODELS ONLY. In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Powertrain Warranty coverage for the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) on the above listed models and model Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-06-03	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 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 contained within this bulletin are to be used as guides for bec Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-04-28	100000 POWER TRAIN 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 for excessive engine oil consumption on applicable vehicle Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-04-28	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 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 for excessive engine oil consumption on applicable vehicle Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-04-28	060000 ENGINE (PWS) 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 for excessive engine oil consumption on applicable vehicle Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-11-29	353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) 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 used in F10 Gen1 audio / navigation systems. This new proced Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-11-29	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE 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 used in F10 Gen1 audio / navigation systems. This new proced Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-05-19	030000 BRAKES (PWS) This bulletin announces a design change to the front brake caliper supports to address customer concerns of a rattling sound heard while driving. The change involves a reduction in the amount of clearance between the caliper support mountin Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-05-17	353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. PANASONIC AUDIO SYSTEMS TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-04-14	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL Oil Consumption Class Action Law Suit Frequently Asked Questions Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-04-27	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 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 information supplied as part of the class action notice. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-06-03	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 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 contained within this bulletin are to be used as guides for bec Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-06-11	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 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 and result in the related system?s (e. g. VDC and/or EyeSigh Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-05-22	010000 STEERING Subject: WQI?45 2013MY Legacy/Outback Steering Column Service Procedure Update NOTE: The plastic shipping insert (indicated by red arrow below) must be removed prior to installing the new steering column in the vehicle. Page 8 of the campa Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-05-22	350000 EQUIPMENT Subject: WQI?45 2013MY Legacy/Outback Steering Column Service Procedure Update NOTE: The plastic shipping insert (indicated by red arrow below) must be removed prior to installing the new steering column in the vehicle. Page 8 of the campa Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-05-22	010000 STEERING Subaru has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists on 5,379 2013MY Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles. The steering column may not have been manufactured to specification. During the manufacturing process, t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-05-22	012000 STEERING:COLUMN Subaru has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists on 5,379 2013MY Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles. The steering column may not have been manufactured to specification. During the manufacturing process, t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-05-22	350000 EQUIPMENT Subaru has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists on 5,379 2013MY Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles. The steering column may not have been manufactured to specification. During the manufacturing process, t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-05-21	350000 EQUIPMENT Tech Support SD Card for Navi Complete Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-05-21	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE Tech Support SD Card for Navi Complete Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-05-14	010000 STEERING Subject: Update; Subaru Recall Campaign WQI-45: 2013MY Legacy/Outback Steering Column Owner notification Affected vehicle owners will be notified by first class mail and email today, 5/14/13. There are 5,379 vehicles affected by this recall Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-05-14	350000 EQUIPMENT Subject: Update; Subaru Recall Campaign WQI-45: 2013MY Legacy/Outback Steering Column Owner notification Affected vehicle owners will be notified by first class mail and email today, 5/14/13. There are 5,379 vehicles affected by this recall Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-05-13	010000 STEERING Subject: New Subaru Recall Campaign WQI?45: 2013MY Legacy/Outback Steering Column Subaru of America, Inc. has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists on certain 2013MY Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-05-08	220000 SEATS The 2013 MY Outback has a rear seat back protector available as an accessory. This seat back protector is used along with a cargo tray to protect the back of the rear seats when cargo is loaded into the cargo area when the rear seats are fo Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-05-08	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY The 2013 MY Outback has a rear seat back protector available as an accessory. This seat back protector is used along with a cargo tray to protect the back of the rear seats when cargo is loaded into the cargo area when the rear seats are fo Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-05-07	350000 EQUIPMENT 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 failure. Replacing the complete tonneau cover assembly due t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-04-23	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING This Service Information bulletin provides revised procedures for inspection and measurement of the cylinder block assembly to determine whether or not replacement is necessary. Read through and understand this information completely before Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-12-15	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM NOTE: The Airbag systems used on previous and current WRX, STI and Tribeca models are NOT equipped with EDR functionality. This Bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated i Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-12-15	140000 AIR BAGS NOTE: The Airbag systems used on previous and current WRX, STI and Tribeca models are NOT equipped with EDR functionality. This Bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated i Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-12-15	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL NOTE: The Airbag systems used on previous and current WRX, STI and Tribeca models are NOT equipped with EDR functionality. This Bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated i Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-05-09	034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER This bulletin announces a design change to the front brake caliper supports to address customer concerns of a rattling sound heard while driving. The change involves a reduction in the amount of clearance between the caliper support mountin Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-05-09	045100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER This bulletin announces a design change to the front brake caliper supports to address customer concerns of a rattling sound heard while driving. The change involves a reduction in the amount of clearance between the caliper support mountin Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-05-10	134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY Models with Sunroofs only. If you encounter a customer complaint of water leaking into the interior of the vehicle from the map light area, the following 2 areas should be inspected closely for a potential source or cause: Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-05-04	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 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 contained within this bulletin are to be used as guides for bec Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-03-13	100000 POWER TRAIN 2010-15 Legacy/ Outback 2.5L NA CVT, 2015 Legacy/ Outback 3.6L NA CVT, 2012-15 Impreza 2.0L NA CVT, 2013-15 Crosstrek 2.0L NA CVT, 2014-15 Crosstrek Hybrid CVT 2014-15 Forester 2.5L NA CVT 2014-15 Forester 2.0L Turbo CVT 2015 WRX 2.0L Turbo Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-09-11	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 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 will eliminate potential oil seepage into the wire harness co Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-03-12	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 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 cancel warning alarm sounding during cranking / starting the Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-03-06	102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION 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, 2012-13 MY Impreza and XV Crosstrek Models with 2.0 FB Engines, 20 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-03-06	060000 ENGINE (PWS) 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, 2012-13 MY Impreza and XV Crosstrek Models with 2.0 FB Engines, 20 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-01-26	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 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 to set and result in the related system?s (e. g. VDC and/or Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-01-26	125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS 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 to set and result in the related system?s (e. g. VDC and/or Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-10-04	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL Due to a production issue with part numbers: 60009AJ00B9P, 01B9P, 02B9P, & 03B9P retailers are required to scrap their on-hand inventory on site. These will not be returned to the RDCs. All claims were entered for the retailers based on the Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-30	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-02-16	050000 PARKING BRAKE This bulletin announces a new replacement EPB actuator assembly to address DTC C0251. In isolated cases, the automatic calibration function of the EPB actuator may not always occur when turning the ignition on. As a temporary result, the Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-07-11	103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TSB: All Models Equipped with CVT Transmissions. This Service Information bulletin provides a new flow chart and additional diagnostic tools to assist Technicians with troubleshooting DTC P0841- SECONDARY OIL PRESSURE SENSOR PERFORMANCE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-12-27	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the internal contact portion of the oil pressure switch to increase durability Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-12-14	100000 POWER TRAIN Only Models Equipped with TR690 CVT only. This bulletin has been developed in response to a small number of customer concerns regarding fluid seepage found coming from the CVT assembly. Investigation has identified a likely source o Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-12-14	103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Only Models Equipped with TR690 CVT only. This bulletin has been developed in response to a small number of customer concerns regarding fluid seepage found coming from the CVT assembly. Investigation has identified a likely source o Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-02-25	353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) 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 unit / SD card to obtain software-related updates and opera Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-02-25	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE 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 unit / SD card to obtain software-related updates and opera Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-02-24	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Revised Service Bulletin: Surface Treatment Change To Oil Control Piston Rings 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- Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-08-16	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. The exchange program policy can also be found in Sections 8.4.9 and 11.2.10 of your Service Poli Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-08-28	134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY MODELS WITH SUNROOFS ONLY. If you encounter a customer complaint of water leaking into the interior of the vehicle from the map light area, the following 2 areas should be inspected closely for a potential source or cause: * The leak cou Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-08-28	162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS MODELS WITH SUNROOFS ONLY. If you encounter a customer complaint of water leaking into the interior of the vehicle from the map light area, the following 2 areas should be inspected closely for a potential source or cause: * The leak cou Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-06-21	100000 POWER TRAIN CVT MODELS ONLY. In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Powertrain Warranty coverage for the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) on the above listed models and model Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-06-21	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL CVT MODELS ONLY. In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Powertrain Warranty coverage for the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) on the above listed models and model Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-06-15	061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS 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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-06-15	060000 ENGINE (PWS) 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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-11-21	350000 EQUIPMENT 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 Powertrain Limited Warranty coverage for exce Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-11-21	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 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 Powertrain Limited Warranty coverage for exce Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-11-21	060000 ENGINE (PWS) 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 Powertrain Limited Warranty coverage for exce Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-11-16	350000 EQUIPMENT The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-10-19	060000 ENGINE (PWS) 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 – 2012-13 MY Impreza and XV Crosstrek Models with 2.0 FB Engines – Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-01-30	176100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH THIS SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN ANNOUNCES A CHANGE TO THE APPEARANCE OF THE HOOD LATCH AND STRIKER MOUNTING BOLTS. THE ORIGINAL BOLTS HAD A BLACK-COLORED FINISH WHILE THE NEW BOLTS ARE SILVER IN COLOR. THERE IS NO CHANGE TO THE SHAPE OR S Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-04-03	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY OF ECM REPROGRAMMING FILES TO ADDRESS AN EXTENDED ENGINE CRANKING CONDITION CAUSED BY CAMSHAFT POSITIONING AT THE TIME THE ENGINE IS SHUT OFF. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-04-03	060000 ENGINE (PWS) THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY OF ECM REPROGRAMMING FILES TO ADDRESS AN EXTENDED ENGINE CRANKING CONDITION CAUSED BY CAMSHAFT POSITIONING AT THE TIME THE ENGINE IS SHUT OFF. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-05-08	220000 SEATS SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-05-08	350000 EQUIPMENT SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-05-07	350000 EQUIPMENT SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-05-06	350000 EQUIPMENT SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-03-29	350000 EQUIPMENT SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-03-22	350000 EQUIPMENT SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-03-22	350000 EQUIPMENT SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-03-18	220000 SEATS SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-03-18	140000 AIR BAGS SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-03-14	160000 STRUCTURE SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-03-08	200000 WHEELS SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-01-29	160000 STRUCTURE SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-01-29	162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-01-21	350000 EQUIPMENT SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2012-12-12	060000 ENGINE (PWS) SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2012-12-11	060000 ENGINE (PWS) SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-01-28	060000 ENGINE (PWS) 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-09-29	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL SURFACE TREATMENT CHANGE TO OIL CONTROL PISTON RINGS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-09-15	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL REPROGRAMMING FILE AVAILABILITY FOR OIL LEVEL DETECTION Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-09-15	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE REPROGRAMMING FILE AVAILABILITY FOR OIL LEVEL DETECTION Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-02-14	134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY IF YOU ENCOUNTER A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT THAT WATER IS LEAKING FROM THE MAP LIGHT AREA, IT COULD BE CAUSED BY WATER LEAKING THROUGH THE AREA OF THE SUNROOF CABLE MECHANISM. TO REMEDY THE CONDITION, SILICONE SEALER WILL NEED TO BE APPLIED TO BO Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-12-10	350000 EQUIPMENT REPROGRAMMING FILE AVAILABILITY FOR OIL LEVEL DETECTION Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-12-10	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE REPROGRAMMING FILE AVAILABILITY FOR OIL LEVEL DETECTION Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-12-08	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL REPROGRAMMING FILE AVAILABILITY FOR OIL LEVEL DETECTION Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-12-08	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE REPROGRAMMING FILE AVAILABILITY FOR OIL LEVEL DETECTION Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-12-02	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL SURFACE TREATMENT CHANGE TO OIL CONTROL PISTON RINGS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-12-02	060000 ENGINE (PWS) SURFACE TREATMENT CHANGE TO OIL CONTROL PISTON RINGS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-01-02	353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) CUSTOMER SATISFACTION – NAVIGATION SD CARD UPDATE PROGRAM – THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR REPROGRAMMING THE F10 SD CARD NAVIGATION SYSTEM WITH THE LATEST SOFTWARE VERSION. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-12-01	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-12-01	060000 ENGINE (PWS) SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2012-10-23	134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY SUNROOF BINDS: IF YOU ENCOUNTER A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT WHEN OPENING THE SUNROOF (THE GLASS OPENS ABOUT ONE INCH THEN STOPS, MAKES A SQUEAK TYPE SOUND AND/OR OPENS HALFWAY THEN BINDS), THE WEDGE CAP MAY BE OUT OF ALIGNMENT. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2012-10-10	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 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 (STIS) WEB SITE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2012-10-08	060000 ENGINE (PWS) THE PURPOSE OF THIS BULLETIN IS TO ANNOUNCE THE AVAILABILITY OF UPDATED ECM REPROGRAMMING FILES TO ADDRESS A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF THE ENGINE RPM DROPPING DURING HIGH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CURRENT DEMAND. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2012-10-03	131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD THE PURPOSE OF THIS BULLETIN IS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION CONCERNING ACCEPTABLE WINDSHIELD REPAIR AREAS IN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE NEW EYESIGHT SYSTEM. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-05-29	046400 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT IN RESPONSE TO ISOLATED REPORTS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR HARNESS RETAINING CLIPS CAUSED BY REACTION WITH ACIDS USED IN SOME WHEEL CLEANERS, THE CLIP MATERIAL HAS BEEN CHANGED TO POLYPROPYLENE (PPO). Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-05-29	200000 WHEELS IN RESPONSE TO ISOLATED REPORTS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR HARNESS RETAINING CLIPS CAUSED BY REACTION WITH ACIDS USED IN SOME WHEEL CLEANERS, THE CLIP MATERIAL HAS BEEN CHANGED TO POLYPROPYLENE (PPO). Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-05-01	135000 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-03-20	184000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-03-13	160000 STRUCTURE SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-01-02	353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-10-10	060000 ENGINE (PWS) SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-09-08	060000 ENGINE (PWS) SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-12-08	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-12-10	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-12-10	060000 ENGINE (PWS) SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-11-19	135000 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-11-19	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL SHOULD YOU RECEIVE A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF OUTSIDE ODORS GETTING INSIDE THE VEHICLE, THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REPAIR PROCEDURE TO ADDRESS A POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT. PACKING MATERIAL HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE CENTER RETAINING CLIPS FOR THE REAR FLOOR Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-01-10	160000 STRUCTURE SUBARU: TIRE RUBBING SOUND FROM RIGHT FRONT. THE SOUND WILL ONLY OCCUR WHEN BACKING UP WITH THE WHEELS TURNED TO THE RIGHT A CERTAIN AMOUNT. IT IS CAUSED BY THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE COMING IN CONTACT WITH THE INSIDE CORNER OF THE ACCESSORY SPLA Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-03-25	060000 ENGINE (PWS) THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY OF REPROGRAMMING FILES AND A REVISED OIL LEVEL SWITCH TO OPTIMIZE THE ECM LOGIC FOR ENGINE OIL LEVEL DETECTION IN THE EVENT OF FALSE OR PREMATURE LOW ENGINE OIL LEVEL WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION. REVIS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-03-24	060000 ENGINE (PWS) 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 BULLETINS PROVIDED A REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE PIS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-05-29	046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR SUBARU: SOME WHEEL CLEANERS HAVE ACID, AND ABS WHEEL SENSOR HARNESS RETAINING CLIPS WOULD EITHER BECOME BROKEN OR DEVELOPED CRACKS AND A NEW RETAINING CLIP, WITH POLYPROPLYLENE, WOULD BE USED INSTEAD. MODEL 2010-14 LEGACY, OUTBACK. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-05-29	036500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR SUBARU: SOME WHEEL CLEANERS HAVE ACID, AND ABS WHEEL SENSOR HARNESS RETAINING CLIPS WOULD EITHER BECOME BROKEN OR DEVELOPED CRACKS AND A NEW RETAINING CLIP, WITH POLYPROPLYLENE, WOULD BE USED INSTEAD. MODEL 2010-14 LEGACY, OUTBACK. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-03-22	353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) SUBARU OWNERS OF 2013MY LEGACY OR 2013MY OUTBACK VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FACTORY NAVIGATION MANUFACTURED BEFORE THE RUNNING PRODUCTION CHANGE WHICH ADDED AHA RADIO APPLICATION DISPLAY CAPABILITY (VEHICLES PRODUCED BEFORE JANUARY 18, 2013) AR Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-03-22	162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE THIS ANNOUNCEMENT RELATES TO SPECIFIC 2013 OUTBACK 2.5I LIMITED FEDERAL SPECIFICATION MODELS (DDF) THAT INCLUDE THE SPECIAL APPEARANCE PACKAGE (OPTION 23/35) AND ARE EITHER CRYSTAL BLACK (CB2) OR SATIN WHITE PEARL (SP2) IN COLOR WHICH HAVE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-03-22	162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE THIS BULLETIN OUTLINES A PROCEDURE FOR REMOVAL OF THE PZEV BADGING WHICH WAS INADVERTENTLY INSTALLED ON THE REAR GATE OF 1,766 FED EMISSION SPECIFICATION VEHICLES. THE OTHER EMISSION LABELING ON THESE VEHICLES IS CORRECT. OWNERS OF VEHICLES Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-03-22	355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS THIS BULLETIN OUTLINES A PROCEDURE FOR REMOVAL OF THE PZEV BADGING WHICH WAS INADVERTENTLY INSTALLED ON THE REAR GATE OF 1,766 FED EMISSION SPECIFICATION VEHICLES. THE OTHER EMISSION LABELING ON THESE VEHICLES IS CORRECT. OWNERS OF VEHICLES Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-03-18	140000 AIR BAGS NOTE: THE AIRBAG SYSTEMS USED ON PREVIOUS AND CURRENT WRX, STI AND TRIBECA MODELS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH EDR FUNCTIONALITY. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) FUNCTIONALITY WHICH HAS BEEN INCORPORATED INT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-09-23	030000 BRAKES (PWS) THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES AN INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE TO ADDRESS A DTC C0075 WHICH MAY BE STORED IN THE VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VDCCM&HCU). THE DTC RELATES TO INCORRECT INPUTS TO WHEEL CYLINDER PRESSURE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-09-11	350000 EQUIPMENT 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 DURABILITY AND REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF POOR CONTACT WHICH C Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-12-16	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 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 CONTAINED WITHIN THIS BULLETIN ARE TO BE USED AS GUIDES FOR BEC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-12-03	060000 ENGINE (PWS) 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 SOME LIMITED FINDINGS OF UNANTICIPATED WEAR OF THESE RINGS. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-08-21	350000 EQUIPMENT 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 AT THE TIME OF SALE. IN MOST CASES, THE CUSTOMERS HAVE STA Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-08-09	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS ILLUSTRATIONS OF EXCHANGE COMPONENTS AND THEIR MANUFACTURER AS WELL AS A DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPER EXCHANGE PROCEDURE. THE EXCHANGE PROGRAM POLICY CAN ALSO BE FOUND IN SECTIONS 8.4.9 AND 11.2.10 OF YOUR SERVICE POLICI Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-06-19	063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL 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 ABOVE. THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (CPS) CLEARANCE MAY BE O Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-06-19	060000 ENGINE (PWS) 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 ABOVE. THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (CPS) CLEARANCE MAY BE O Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-04-03	060000 ENGINE (PWS) SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-04-05	060000 ENGINE (PWS) SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-04-04	350000 EQUIPMENT SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-03-22	350000 EQUIPMENT SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-01-01	350000 EQUIPMENT SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-04-09	350000 EQUIPMENT SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-12-30	350000 EQUIPMENT SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-12-20	350000 EQUIPMENT SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-12-03	060000 ENGINE (PWS) SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-11-19	060000 ENGINE (PWS) SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-11-11	060000 ENGINE (PWS) SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-08-19	191000 TIRES:TREAD/BELT SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-06-19	060000 ENGINE (PWS) SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-01-15	060000 ENGINE (PWS) REVISED SERVICE BULLETIN: SURFACE TREATMENT CHANGE TO OIL CONTROL PISTON RINGS 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- Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-06-04	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 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 CONTAINED WITHIN THIS BULLETIN ARE TO BE USED AS GUIDES FOR BEC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-01-15	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-02-08	036500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR IN RESPONSE TO ISOLATED REPORTS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR HARNESS RETAINING CLIPS CAUSED BY REACTION WITH ACIDS USED IN SOME WHEEL CLEANERS, THE CLIP MATERIAL HAS BEEN CHANGED TO POLYPROPYLENE (PPO). Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-10-23	010000 STEERING REVISION TO TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION FOR VDC DTC C0071 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-10-23	114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING REVISION TO TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION FOR VDC DTC C0071 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-08-28	350000 EQUIPMENT SURFACE TREATMENT CHANGE TO OIL CONTROL PISTON RINGS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-11-11	350000 EQUIPMENT 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 SOME LIMITED FINDINGS OF UNANTICIPATED WEAR OF THESE RINGS. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-09-08	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL SURFACE TREATMENT CHANGE TO OIL CONTROL PISTON RINGS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-02-11	353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS ILLUSTRATIONS OF EXCHANGE COMPONENTS AND THEIR MANUFACTURER AS WELL AS A DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPER EXCHANGE PROCEDURE. THE PURPOSE OF REVISING THIS BULLETIN WAS TO CORRECT THE TRIBECA REAR SEAT DVD UNIT PART NUMBERS. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-11-21	121100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES 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 YEARS LISTED. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-11-21	123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS 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 YEARS LISTED. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-11-11	060000 ENGINE (PWS) SUBARU: A CHANGE TO SURFACE TREATMENT APPLIED TO OIL CONTROL PISTON RINGS AND IF CONDITION REMAINS , THE OIL CONSUMPTION WILL BE HIGHER AND CONSISTENT, IF WEAR OCCURS, UNTIL REPAIR IS MADE. MODEL 2013 LEGACY, OUTBACK. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-06-12	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS ILLUSTRATIONS OF EXCHANGE COMPONENTS AND THEIR MANUFACTURER AS WELL AS A DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPER EXCHANGE PROCEDURE. THE EXCHANGE PROGRAM POLICY CAN ALSO BE FOUND IN SECTIONS 8.4.9 AND 11.2.10 OF YOUR SERVICE POLICI Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-06-07	353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP DIAGNOSE 6 DIFFERENT CONDITIONS RELATING TO CUSTOMER CONCERNS WHICH MAY ARISE WHEN USING THE F10 AUDIO / NAVIGATION SYSTEM. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2012-12-12	103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AT OIL TEMPERATURE WARNING LAMP FLASHING Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2012-12-11	060000 ENGINE (PWS) REPROGRAMMING FOR ILLUMINATION OF AT OIL TEMPERATURE WARNING LAMP Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2012-12-11	105400 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER SUPPORT BEARING 6MT TRANSFER DRIVEN GEAR BEARING – THIS BULLETIN REVIEWS A CHANGE TO THE PART NUMBERS USED FOR THE TRANSFER DRIVEN GEAR BEARINGS. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-01-28	060000 ENGINE (PWS) 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 INSPECTION AND REPAIR PROCEDURES FOR INTAKE AND EXHAUST CAMSHAFT PO Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-02-20	015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF A DESIGN CHANGE TO THE POWER STEERING PUMP TO ADDRESS CUSTOMER CONCERNS OF INCREASED STEERING EFFORT, ESPECIALLY IN COLD TEMPERATURES. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-02-17	060000 ENGINE (PWS) 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 BULLETINS PROVIDED A REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE PIS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-03-03	063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) REVISED VALVE TRAIN PARTS TO REDUCE A WARM ENGINE TAPPING SOUND FROM THE LEFT CYLINDER HEAD. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-02-24	220000 SEATS FILM RESIDUE REMOVAL FROM UNDERSIDE OF FRONT SEAT CUSHION COVERS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-02-22	060000 ENGINE (PWS) SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-02-14	134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-01-29	103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION THIS SERVICE INFORMATION DESCRIBES 2 CORRECTIONS TO THE SERVICE MANUAL DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES FOR THE DTCS LISTED ABOVE. THE INFORMATION IS ONLY APPLICABLE TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5AT TRANSMISSIONS AND RELATES TO DIAGNOSTICS FOR THE LOCK-U Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-01-29	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL THIS SERVICE INFORMATION DESCRIBES 2 CORRECTIONS TO THE SERVICE MANUAL DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES FOR THE DTCS LISTED ABOVE. THE INFORMATION IS ONLY APPLICABLE TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5AT TRANSMISSIONS AND RELATES TO DIAGNOSTICS FOR THE LOCK-U Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-02-01	103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IF YOU ENCOUNTER A VEHICLE THAT HAS THE OIL TEMPERATURE WARNING LAMP FLASHING WITH P0751, P0756, P0761, P0766, P0771, P1840, P1841, P1842, P1843 OR P1844 STORED IN MEMORY AND POSSIBLY AN INTERMITTENT STALLING CONDITION, IT MAY BE THE RESULT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-01-28	063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-01-07	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE REVISED SERVICE BULLETIN: SURFACE TREATMENT CHANGE TO OIL CONTROL PISTON RINGS 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- Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-03-13	015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF A DESIGN CHANGE TO THE POWER STEERING PUMP TO ADDRESS CUSTOMER CONCERNS OF INCREASED STEERING EFFORT, ESPECIALLY IN COLD TEMPERATURES. REVISED TO SPECIFY H4 MODELS ONLY. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-03-02	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-02-25	353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) 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 UNIT / SD CARD TO OBTAIN SOFTWARE-RELATED UPDATES AND OPERA Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-03-13	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL REVISED B1650 DIAGNOSTICS AND ODS REZEROING PROCEDURE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-03-03	060000 ENGINE (PWS) REVISED VALVE TRAIN PARTS TO REDUCE A WARM ENGINE TAPPING SOUND FROM THE LEFT CYLINDER HEAD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-03-03	350000 EQUIPMENT REVISED L/FRONT DASH SPEAKER GRILLE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-08-21	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 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 CONTAINED WITHIN THIS BULLETIN ARE TO BE USED AS GUIDES FOR BEC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-08-21	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 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 CONTAINED WITHIN THIS BULLETIN ARE TO BE USED AS GUIDES FOR BEC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2012-11-02	060000 ENGINE (PWS) SUBARU: REPAIR AND INSPECTION PROCEDURE OF RELATED CAMSHAFT POSITION, REGARDING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, NO START OR LONG CRANKING, AND POSSIBLY CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR CLEARANCE OUT OF SPECIFICATION. MODELS 2013 LEGACY AND OUTBACK. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-08-01	060000 ENGINE (PWS) SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-05-27	060000 ENGINE (PWS) SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-03-03	350000 EQUIPMENT SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-05-27	061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-08-09	350000 EQUIPMENT SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-08-05	350000 EQUIPMENT SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-08-05	350000 EQUIPMENT SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-08-05	350000 EQUIPMENT SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-02-20	010000 STEERING SUBARU: IN ORDER TO ADDRESS THE CONCERNS OF INCREASED STEERING EFFORT, A DESIGN CHANGE TO THE POWER STEERING PUMP HAS BEEN MADE. *JS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-05-01	135000 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES DELETION OF COMPASS MIRROR – 2013 MODEL YEAR OUTBACK AND LEGACY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A BACKUP CAMERA NO LONGER HAVE A COMPASS FEATURE AVAILABLE IN THE FACTORY INSTALLED AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-05-01	284000 BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM DELETION OF COMPASS MIRROR – 2013 MODEL YEAR OUTBACK AND LEGACY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A BACKUP CAMERA NO LONGER HAVE A COMPASS FEATURE AVAILABLE IN THE FACTORY INSTALLED AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-09-10	060000 ENGINE (PWS) 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 BULLETINS PROVIDED A REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE PI Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-11-19	135000 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES 2013 MODEL YEAR OUTBACK AND LEGACY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A BACKUP CAMERA NO LONGER HAVE A COMPASS FEATURE AVAILABLE IN THE FACTORY INSTALLED AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-11-19	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2013 MODEL YEAR OUTBACK AND LEGACY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A BACKUP CAMERA NO LONGER HAVE A COMPASS FEATURE AVAILABLE IN THE FACTORY INSTALLED AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-02-25	353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) 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 UNIT / SD CARD TO OBTAIN SOFTWARE-RELATED UPDATES AND OPERA Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2012-11-30	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE 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 DEVELOPED FOR THE DEFICIENCY IN OBDII SYSTEM THERMOSTAT MONIT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2012-11-30	060000 ENGINE (PWS) 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 DEVELOPED FOR THE DEFICIENCY IN OBDII SYSTEM THERMOSTAT MONIT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2012-12-11	103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2012-11-02	060000 ENGINE (PWS) SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2012-11-02	135000 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2012-10-23	134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2012-10-10	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2012-10-08	060000 ENGINE (PWS) SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2012-10-03	131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2012-10-03	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-08-05	131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD THE PURPOSE OF THIS BULLETIN IS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION CONCERNING ACCEPTABLE WINDSHIELD REPAIR AREAS IN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE NEW EYESIGHT SYSTEM. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-08-05	284000 BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM 2013 MODEL YEAR OUTBACK AND LEGACY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A BACKUP CAMERA NO LONGER HAVE A COMPASS FEATURE AVAILABLE IN THE FACTORY INSTALLED AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR. IN THE EVENT A CUSTOMER REQUIRES A COMPASS FEATURE IN AN AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

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237 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2013 SUBARU Outback

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