Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 Crosstrek Hybrid are official communications between Subaru & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #09-51-08R

      Date Announced:
      JUN 07, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10198749

      This bulletin is to advise of SOAa??s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure. Read More »

    • TSB #16-108-17

      Date Announced:
      JUN 28, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10117539

      In conjunction with current TSB 16-94-15R, this bulletin provides a new service procedure for repairing the drive motor case assembly. Read More »

    • TSB #0214013

      Date Announced:
      APR 25, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10233119

      Oil Filler Cap Gasket Coming Unseated Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:OIL COOLER

    • TSB #Announcements-2

      Date Announced:
      MAR 07, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10232894

      Effective with all 2015 model year cars and forward, the oil change interval is changing to 6,000 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #16-104-17R

      Date Announced:
      MAR 30, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111084

      This bulletin provides a diagnostic procedure along with Transmission Control Module (TCM) reprogramming files to address isolated customer concerns of a "bump" feeling from the CVT. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

    • TSB #16-104-17R

      Date Announced:
      MAR 30, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111084

      This bulletin provides a diagnostic procedure along with Transmission Control Module (TCM) reprogramming files to address isolated customer concerns of a "bump" feeling from the CVT. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #01-168-09R

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10241801

      The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site. Read More »

    • TSB #15-285-21R

      Date Announced:
      JUL 13, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10240113

      This Bulletin provides reference tables and photos to use for determining the infotainment head unit supplier and generation. Read More »

    • TSB #15-285-21R

      Date Announced:
      MAR 23, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10233907

      This Bulletin provides reference tables and photos to use for determining the infotainment head unit supplier and generation. Read More »

    • TSB #07-178-21R

      Date Announced:
      OCT 03, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10225744

      This bulletin is being released as guidance for proper testing and charging of vehicle batteries. Read More »

    • TSB #15-302-22

      Date Announced:
      AUG 23, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10219491

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

    • TSB #15-192-22R

      Date Announced:
      MAR 18, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10209915

      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). Read More »

    • TSB #15-177-14R

      Date Announced:
      JUN 25, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10198770

      This bulletin provides information to help diagnose and address different conditions relating to customer concerns which may arise when operating the new-generation a??Gen 2a?? and a??Gen 2.1a?? F10 Navigation and Display Audio systems. Read More »

    • TSB #01-167-08R

      Date Announced:
      JUN 17, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10198758

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

    • TSB #01-168-09R

      Date Announced:
      JAN 04, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10186348

      The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

    • TSB #01-168-09R

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10241801

      The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #01-168-09R

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10241801

      The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site. Read More »

    • TSB #15-285-21R

      Date Announced:
      JUL 13, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10240113

      This Bulletin provides reference tables and photos to use for determining the infotainment head unit supplier and generation. Read More »

    • TSB #12-249-23R

      Date Announced:
      JUL 11, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10240110

      This bulletin announces the recommended cleaning procedures to followed when encountering vehicles with long time exposure to pollen on painted surfaces on vehicles imported from Japan. This bulletin does not apply to SIA built vehicles. Read More »

    • TSB #15-285-21R

      Date Announced:
      MAR 23, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10233907

      This Bulletin provides reference tables and photos to use for determining the infotainment head unit supplier and generation. Read More »

    • TSB #07-178-21R

      Date Announced:
      OCT 03, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10225744

      This bulletin is being released as guidance for proper testing and charging of vehicle batteries. Read More »

    • TSB #01-167-08R

      Date Announced:
      AUG 23, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10219492

      This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models. Read More »

    • TSB #15-302-22

      Date Announced:
      AUG 23, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10219491

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

    • TSB #Subaru Tech Tips

      Date Announced:
      AUG 12, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10219476

      Special Edition, 2012 current model subaru evaporative diagnostics and smoke testing. Read More »

    • TSB #01-167-08R

      Date Announced:
      JUN 17, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10198758

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

    • TSB #09-51-08R

      Date Announced:
      JUN 07, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10198749

      This bulletin is to advise of SOAa??s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure. Read More »

    • TSB #14-22-16R

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10187315

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #01-168-09R

      Date Announced:
      JAN 04, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10186348

      The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information. Read More »

    • TSB #14-22-16R

      Date Announced:
      AUG 04, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10179378

      Special Service Tools Cross Reference List. Read More »

    • TSB #01-181-20

      Date Announced:
      APR 30, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10174543

      All Models (Vehicle Cleaning- COVID-19Best Practices) Read More »

    • TSB #Subaru Tech Tips

      Date Announced:
      MAY 21, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10161824

      Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter. Read More »

    • TSB #14-22-16R

      Date Announced:
      MAY 06, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10161813

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #01-168-09R

      Date Announced:
      NOV 16, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10120997

      The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site. Read More »

    • TSB #Tech tips

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10234286

      This is the final PDF for the 2016 January TechTIPS, please use and distribute as needed. Read More »

    • TSB #SOA321100

      Date Announced:
      NOV 05, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235951

      The following are the shipments of required tools for the upcoming Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

    • TSB #15-177-14R

      Date Announced:
      MAY 18, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10139508

      This bulletin provides information to help diagnose and address different conditions relating to customer concerns which may arise when operating the new-generation ?Gen 2? and ?Gen 2.1? F10 Navigation and Display Audio systems. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

    • TSB #15-177-14R

      Date Announced:
      MAY 18, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10139508

      This bulletin provides information to help diagnose and address different conditions relating to customer concerns which may arise when operating the new-generation ?Gen 2? and ?Gen 2.1? F10 Navigation and Display Audio systems. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

    • TSB #15-285-21R

      Date Announced:
      JUL 13, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10240113

      This Bulletin provides reference tables and photos to use for determining the infotainment head unit supplier and generation. Read More »

    • TSB #15-285-21R

      Date Announced:
      MAR 23, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10233907

      This Bulletin provides reference tables and photos to use for determining the infotainment head unit supplier and generation. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #15-285-21R

      Date Announced:
      JUL 13, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10240113

      This Bulletin provides reference tables and photos to use for determining the infotainment head unit supplier and generation. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • TSB #01-168-09R

      Date Announced:
      SEP 30, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10131647

      The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site. Read More »

    • TSB #WQE41-1

      Date Announced:
      FEB 19, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10232869

      Puddle Light Recall Read More »

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER