Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 Outback 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.

    STEERING

    • TSB #04-13-09R

      Date Announced:
      NOV 13, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10153183

      This post was revised in error. It has been corrected back and removed from the posting list. The message was corrected on 04-13-14R posting dated 11/14/2018. Read More »

    • TSB #04-13-09R

      Date Announced:
      SEP 18, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093117

      IF YOU ENCOUNTER A VEHICLE THAT HAS A GROANING TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE POWER STEERING PUMP WHEN THE WHEEL IS TURNED TO THE FULL RIGHT OR LEFT POSITION WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED, IT MAY BE CAUSED BY THE RELIEF VALVE VIBRATING WITHIN ... Read More »

    STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP

    • TSB #04-13-09R

      Date Announced:
      JUN 17, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10140549

      If you encounter a vehicle that has a groaning type noise coming from the power steering pump when the wheel is turned to the full right or left position when the vehicle is parked, it may be caused by the relief valve vibrating within ... Read More »

    STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

    • TSB #04-13-09R

      Date Announced:
      NOV 13, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10153183

      This post was revised in error. It has been corrected back and removed from the posting list. The message was corrected on 04-13-14R posting dated 11/14/2018. Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    • TSB #06-68-19R

      Date Announced:
      JUL 11, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10163525

      This Service Information bulletin announces instruction for application of additional lubrication between the brake caliper support and pad clips. Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

    • TSB #063103

      Date Announced:
      DEC 08, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10002989

      REPLACEMENT OF THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) FOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) REPAIR. *TT UPDATE. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE (PWS)

    • TSB #02-172-18R

      Date Announced:
      FEB 06, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10140424

      This bulletin provides details regarding a new oil filler tube o-ring developed to address engine oil seepage concerns. This seepage may accumulate along the bottom sealing surface of the rocker cover. Read More »

    • TSB #02-172-18R

      Date Announced:
      FEB 06, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10140479

      This bulletin provides details regarding a new oil filler tube o-ring developed to address engine oil seepage concerns. This seepage may accumulate along the bottom sealing surface of the rocker cover. Read More »

    • TSB #037012R

      Date Announced:
      JAN 03, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235830

      Repair Procedure for High-Pitched Sound Read More »

    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 #03-82-18R

      Date Announced:
      JAN 12, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10186364

      This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing. Read More »

    • TSB #03-82-18R

      Date Announced:
      AUG 26, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10179416

      This service information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models listed. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #118006

      Date Announced:
      NOV 08, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10020697

      THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. VEHICLES EQUIPED WITH H-6 3.0L ENGINES. *KB Read More »

    • TSB #029605

      Date Announced:
      SEP 09, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10016869

      2.5L REMANUFACTURED SOHC SHORT BLOCK RELEASE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #93

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10000102

      IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED ENGINE WATER PUMP. RECALL CAMPAIGN WWI93. *TT Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:KINETIC:HOUSING/CASE

    • TSB #037012R-1

      Date Announced:
      JAN 15, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10234829

      Repair Procedure for High-Pitched Sound from Extension Housing Area Using Latest Generation Production Parts Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #03-82-18

      Date Announced:
      OCT 26, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10150924

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #03-82-18

      Date Announced:
      OCT 26, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10150949

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #03-70-12R

      Date Announced:
      MAY 22, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10141537

      This Bulletin provides production change, repair procedure and parts information to address a customer concern of a high-pitched sound coming from the transmission extension housing area. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #03-82-18R

      Date Announced:
      JAN 12, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10186364

      This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #03-70-12R

      Date Announced:
      JAN 15, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10089957

      REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR HIGH-PITCHED SOUND FROM EXTENSION HOUSING AREA USING LATEST GENERATION PRODUCTION PARTS - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES PRODUCTION CHANGE, REPAIR PROCEDURE AND PARTS INFORMATION TO ADDRESS A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A ... Read More »

    • TSB #03-70-12R

      Date Announced:
      JAN 03, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10079980

      THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES PRODUCTION CHANGE, REPAIR PROCEDURE AND PARTS INFORMATION TO ADDRESS A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A HIGH-PITCHED SOUND COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING AREA. Read More »

    • TSB #94

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10000639

      IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED 4EAT TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL ROD. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER SUPPORT BEARING

    • TSB #03-68-12R

      Date Announced:
      DEC 11, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093967

      THIS BULLETIN REVIEWS A CHANGE TO THE PART NUMBERS USED FOR THE TRANSFER DRIVEN GEAR BEARINGS. THESE REVISED BEARINGS ARE TO BE USED TO ENHANCE DURABILITY. Read More »

    • TSB #036812R

      Date Announced:
      DEC 11, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10234258

      5MT Transfer Driven Gear Bearings 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 #TKA-20R,TKB-20R,

      Date Announced:
      MAY 02, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10237234

      Takata Front Passenger Airbag Module / Inflator a??Like for Likea?? Recall 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 #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 #WQR-53R

      Date Announced:
      MAY 14, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10194843

      Takata Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Replacement. 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 #037012

      Date Announced:
      DEC 13, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10234260

      Repair Procedure for High-Pitched Sound from Extension Housing Area Using Latest Generation Production Parts Read More »

    • TSB #075305

      Date Announced:
      FEB 25, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10015185

      THERE IS THE POSSIBILITY THAT THE FUSE LABEL FOR SBF NO. 7 OF THE MAIN FUSE BOX, LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, MAY BE LABELED INCORRECTLY. *TT Read More »

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

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

    • TSB #07

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10022343

      HEADLIGHT BULB SOCKET REPAIRS. *KB Read More »

    VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #128103

      Date Announced:
      SEP 24, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004634

      UNUSUAL BUT VERY DISTINGUISHABLE NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE FRONT SUNSHADE DURING MANUAL OPERATION ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DUAL SUNROOFS. *TT Read More »

    VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

    AIR BAGS

    • TSB #TKA-20R, TKB-20R

      Date Announced:
      DEC 28, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10248223

      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, ... Read More »

    • TSB #TKA-20R/TKB-30R/

      Date Announced:
      OCT 30, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10244915

      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, ... Read More »

    • TSB #TKA-20R,TKB-20R,

      Date Announced:
      MAY 02, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10237234

      Takata Front Passenger Airbag Module / Inflator a??Like for Likea?? Recall Read More »

    • TSB #TKA, TKB, TKC-20

      Date Announced:
      APR 04, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235277

      Takata Front Passenger Airbag Module / Inflator a??Like for Likea?? Recall Read More »

    • TSB #WQR-53R

      Date Announced:
      MAY 14, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10194843

      Takata Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Replacement. Read More »

    • TSB #TKA-20R

      Date Announced:
      FEB 04, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10171869

      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, ... Read More »

    • TSB #TKA, TKB, TKC-20

      Date Announced:
      JAN 15, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10171076

      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, ... Read More »

    • TSB #Subaru Announcem

      Date Announced:
      JAN 06, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10171075

      Takata Like for Like recalls- TKA20 (Zone A), TKB20 (Zone B), TKC20 (Zone C). Read More »

    • TSB #TKA-B-C

      Date Announced:
      MAY 27, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10139522

      Subject: Takata Recall Expansion ? New Subaru Recall Campaigns TKA-16, TKB-16, TKC-16 covering all non-desiccated frontal Takata PSAN inflators. Read More »

    • TSB #WQR53-memo

      Date Announced:
      MAY 04, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10139471

      NHTSA announced in a press conference today, the planned expansion of the airbag inflator recall to an additional 35 to 40 million vehicles from various manufacturers nationwide. Read More »

    • TSB #WQR53

      Date Announced:
      FEB 10, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10120962

      Based on ballistic testing results, it has been determined that affected vehicles with registration history in high absolute humidity (HAH) areas are more susceptible to rupture. Read More »

    • TSB #WQR-53UM

      Date Announced:
      JAN 28, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10084290

      WE ANNOUNCED LATE LAST MONTH THAT THE WQR?-53 TAKATA FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR RECALL HAS BEEN EXPANDED TO INCLUDE ALL 2005?-2008 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES. Read More »

    • TSB #WQR-53R

      Date Announced:
      JAN 14, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10084281

      "THE VEHICLES INCLUDED IN THIS CONSOLIDATED NATIONAL RECALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: ? AFFECTED 2004-2005 IMPREZA, WRX, AND STI MODELS FROM THE NATIONAL EXPANSION OF THE WQP-51 RECALL ? 2003-2004 LEGACY, OUTBACK, AND BAJA VEHICLES ... Read More »

    • TSB #WQR53R

      Date Announced:
      JAN 14, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10233149

      Takata Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Replacement Read More »

    • TSB #WQR?]53U

      Date Announced:
      JAN 11, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10081079

      THE WQR?-53 RECALL IS BEING EXPANDED TO INCLUDE ALL 2005?-2008 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES. Read More »

    • TSB #WQR?]53U

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093536

      UPDATE: OWNER NOTIFICATION SUBARU RECALL CAMPAIGN: FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS WQR?]53 OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTERS WERE MAILED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 DESCRIPTION. Read More »

    • TSB #WQR-53U

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093621

      UPDATE: OWNER NOTIFICATION SUBARU RECALL CAMPAIGN: FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS WQR?]53 OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTERS WERE MAILED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 DESCRIPTION. Read More »

    • TSB #WQL-48R

      Date Announced:
      SEP 25, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093124

      "SEPTEMBER, 2015: ? THIS RECALL (WQL-48) HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED TO THE WQR-53 TAKATA FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR REPLACEMENT. Read More »

    • TSB #WQR-53A

      Date Announced:
      SEP 25, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093125

      PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. IS CONSOLIDATING THE WQL-48 RECALL INTO THE EXISTING WQR-53 RECALL. Read More »

    • TSB #WQR-53R

      Date Announced:
      SEP 25, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093126

      "UPDATE ? SEPTEMBER 2015: SUBARU IS CONSOLIDATING TAKATA RECALL WQL-48 (14V-399) INTO THE EXISTING WQR-53 (15V-323) TAKATA RECALL. Read More »

    • TSB #WQP-51R

      Date Announced:
      AUG 24, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10092533

      SUBARU IS CONDUCTING THIS LIMITED REGIONAL RECALL TO REPLACE THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS PRODUCED BY TK HOLDINGS, INC. Read More »

    • TSB #WQL-48R

      Date Announced:
      AUG 24, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10092536

      "SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. (SOA) HAS DETERMINED THAT A DEFECT, WHICH RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, MAY EXIST ON CERTAIN 2003-2004 MODEL YEAR SUBARU LEGACY, OUTBACK, AND BAJA VEHICLES, AND CERTAIN 2004 MODEL YEAR SUBARU IMPREZA (INCLUDING ... Read More »

    • TSB #SM06 - WQL-48

      Date Announced:
      DEC 17, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10094182

      SERVICE MEMO: WQL?\48 FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR RECALL (NHTSA ID 14V?\399) ?C SECOND MAILING Read More »

    • TSB #Announcement-1

      Date Announced:
      DEC 17, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10233086

      Update: WQL?48 Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Recall (NHTSA ID 14V?399) ? SECOND MAILING Read More »

    • TSB #SM04 - TAKATA

      Date Announced:
      DEC 04, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10094124

      UPDATED STATEMENT ON TAKATA AIRBAGS POSTED ON SUBARU.COM Read More »

    • TSB #Communications

      Date Announced:
      DEC 04, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10233065

      Updated Statement on Takata Airbags Posted Read More »

    • TSB #SM01

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10094115

      SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUBARU RECALL CAMPAIGN: FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS WQP-51 Read More »

    • TSB #PM01

      Date Announced:
      NOV 06, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093691

      PARTS REMINDER: RETURNS TO TAKATA FOR WQL48 AND WQM49 AIR BAG INFLATOR Read More »

    • TSB #PM02

      Date Announced:
      NOV 06, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093696

      PARTS MEMO: WQL48, WQM49 TAKATA FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR RECALLS Read More »

    • TSB #SM02 - TAKATA

      Date Announced:
      OCT 15, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093470

      RETURNS TO TAKATA FOR WQL48 AND WQM49 AIR BAG INFLATOR Read More »

    • TSB #WQM-49

      Date Announced:
      SEP 26, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10092874

      WQM-49 - REGIONAL FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR REPLACEMENT Read More »

    • TSB #WQM-49

      Date Announced:
      SEP 26, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10092912

      UPDATE: WQM?]49 FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR RECALL (NHTSA ID 14V?]471) Read More »

    • TSB #WQL-48R

      Date Announced:
      SEP 11, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10068355

      SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »

    • TSB #WQL-48R

      Date Announced:
      SEP 11, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10092862

      WQL-48R - FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR REPLACEMENT Read More »

    • TSB #WQM-49

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10068606

      SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »

    • TSB #14V471

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10234900

      Regional Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Replacement Read More »

    • TSB #WQL-48R

      Date Announced:
      AUG 25, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10092376

      WQL-48 - FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR REPLACEMENT Read More »

    • TSB #WQL48Ra

      Date Announced:
      AUG 25, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10234956

      Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Replacement Read More »

    • TSB #SM04

      Date Announced:
      AUG 15, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10092306

      HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RETURNS-COMPLIANCE REMINDER - WQL48 TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL Read More »

    • TSB #14V?]399

      Date Announced:
      AUG 11, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10068338

      SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »

    • TSB #SM02 - WQL-48

      Date Announced:
      AUG 11, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10092301

      UPDATE: WQL?]48 FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR RECALL (NHTSA ID 14V?]399) Read More »

    • TSB #WQL-48

      Date Announced:
      AUG 11, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10092303

      WQL-48 - FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR REPLACEMENT Read More »

    • TSB #14V399

      Date Announced:
      AUG 11, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10234898

      Update: WQL?48 Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Recall (NHTSA ID 14V?399) Read More »

    • TSB #SM01 - WQM-49

      Date Announced:
      AUG 04, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10092281

      ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEW SUBARU RECALL CAMPAIGN: FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS WQM-49 Read More »

    • TSB #WQL-48

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10068339

      SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »

    • TSB #WQL48

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10234899

      Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Replacement Read More »

    • TSB #WQL48Rb

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10234957

      Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Replacement Read More »

    • TSB #07-13-14

      Date Announced:
      JUL 03, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10068321

      SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »

    • TSB #WQL-48

      Date Announced:
      JUL 03, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10091746

      NEW SUBARU RECALL CAMPAIGN: FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS WQL?]48 Read More »

    • TSB #Announcements-3

      Date Announced:
      JUL 03, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10232528

      New Subaru Recall Campaign: Front Passenger Air Bag Inflators WQL?48 Read More »

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

    • TSB #WQR-53R

      Date Announced:
      APR 12, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10140516

      Recall Bulletin Revised. UPDATE ? April 2016: New and different inflators are available for affected 2004-2005 Impreza, WRX, and STI vehicles. Read More »

    • TSB #14V471

      Date Announced:
      SEP 26, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235890

      WQM?49 Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Recall (NHTSA ID 14V?471) Read More »

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    • TSB #WQP-51

      Date Announced:
      JAN 14, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10080922

      THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES SUBARU IS CONDUCTING THIS LIMITED REGIONAL RECALL TO REPLACE THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS PRODUCED BY TK HOLDINGS, INC. Read More »

    • TSB #WQM-49R

      Date Announced:
      JAN 14, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10080923

      THE REVISEMENT OF THIS RECALL ADVISES (WQM-49) HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED TO THE WQP-51 REGIONAL FRONT PASSENGER TAKATA AIR BAG INFLATOR RECALL. Read More »

    • TSB #WQP-51RA

      Date Announced:
      JAN 13, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10080921

      THIS ANNOUNCEMENT PROVIDES A GEOGRAPHIC EXPANSION OF THE CURRENT WQM?]49 TAKATA AIRBAG LIMITED REGIONAL RECALL. Read More »

    • TSB #14V?-399

      Date Announced:
      DEC 17, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10068678

      SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »

    • TSB #14V471

      Date Announced:
      SEP 26, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235890

      WQM?49 Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Recall (NHTSA ID 14V?471) Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY

    • TSB #1510401

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #626953

      INFORMATION REGARDING ROOF RACK/CROSSBAR WIND NOISE. *YH Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

    • TSB #127903

      Date Announced:
      APR 15, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10001724

      LOWER FRONT DOOR WEATHER STRIP DETACHED OR HANGING LOOSE. *TT Read More »

    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 »

    • TSB #09012004

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014457

      2003MY KEYLESS ENTRY CONTROL MODULE INTERCHANGEABILITY. THIS INCLUDES 2003 SUBARU MODELS. *EH Read More »

    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES

    • TSB #031004

      Date Announced:
      MAR 10, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10006827

      IMMEDIATE STOP SALE ORDER FOR POSSIBLE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE MISLOCATION THAT COULD PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM CLOSING. *TT Read More »

    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

    • TSB #01

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10006814

      CRUISE CONTROL CABLE RETAINING CLIP. *TT Read More »

    TIRES

    • TSB #SB-05-50-10R

      Date Announced:
      FEB 03, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037968

      SUBARU: THERE IS A STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS DUE TO AN IMPORPER WHEEL BALANCE. *RM Read More »

    WHEELS

    • TSB #92

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10000101

      IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED ALUMINUM ROAD WHEEL REPLACEMENT. RECALL CAMPAIGN WWI92. *TT 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 #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 #15-302-22

      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 #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 #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 #03-82-18R

      Date Announced:
      JAN 12, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10186364

      This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing. 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 #03-82-18

      Date Announced:
      OCT 26, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10150949

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #02-172-18R

      Date Announced:
      FEB 06, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10140479

      This bulletin provides details regarding a new oil filler tube o-ring developed to address engine oil seepage concerns. This seepage may accumulate along the bottom sealing surface of the rocker cover. 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 #TKA-B-C

      Date Announced:
      MAY 27, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10139522

      Subject: Takata Recall Expansion ? New Subaru Recall Campaigns TKA-16, TKB-16, TKC-16 covering all non-desiccated frontal Takata PSAN inflators. Read More »

    • TSB #01-168-09R

      Date Announced:
      APR 12, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10140499

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #04-13-09R

      Date Announced:
      JUN 17, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10140549

      If you encounter a vehicle that has a groaning type noise coming from the power steering pump when the wheel is turned to the full right or left position when the vehicle is parked, it may be caused by the relief valve vibrating within ... Read More »

    • TSB #03-70-12R

      Date Announced:
      MAY 22, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10141537

      This Bulletin provides production change, repair procedure and parts information to address a customer concern of a high-pitched sound coming from the transmission extension housing area. Read More »

    • TSB #03-70-12

      Date Announced:
      DEC 13, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093977

      REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR HIGH-PITCHED SOUND FROM EXTENSION HOUSING AREA USING LATEST GENERATION PRODUCTION PARTS Read More »

    • TSB #1510501

      Date Announced:
      JAN 04, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #631748

      SUBJECT REGARDING AUTO DIMMING ELECTROCHROMIC COMPASS MIRROR TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE. *SLC Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK VALVE/GAUGE

    • TSB #04-13-09R

      Date Announced:
      JUL 06, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10091965

      IF YOU ENCOUNTER A VEHICLE THAT HAS A GROANING TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE POWER STEERING PUMP WHEN THE WHEEL IS TURNED TO THE FULL RIGHT OR LEFT POSITION WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED, IT MAY BE CAUSED BY THE RELIEF VALVE VIBRATING WITHIN ... Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

    • TSB #07

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10015707

      FUSE LABEL FOR SBF NO. 7 OF THE MAIN FUSE BOX LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAY BE LABELED INCORRECTLY. SUBARU TECH TIPS. *TT 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 #01-168-09R

      Date Announced:
      APR 12, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10140499

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #WQR?]53U

      Date Announced:
      JAN 11, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10081079

      THE WQR?-53 RECALL IS BEING EXPANDED TO INCLUDE ALL 2005?-2008 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

    • TSB #03-82-18R

      Date Announced:
      JAN 12, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10186364

      This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing. Read More »

    • TSB #TKA, TKB, TKC-20

      Date Announced:
      JAN 15, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10171076

      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, ... Read More »

    • TSB #Subaru Announcem

      Date Announced:
      JAN 06, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10171075

      Takata Like for Like recalls- TKA20 (Zone A), TKB20 (Zone B), TKC20 (Zone C). Read More »

    • TSB #03-82-18

      Date Announced:
      OCT 26, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10150924

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #03-82-18

      Date Announced:
      OCT 26, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10150949

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #01-168-09R

      Date Announced:
      APR 12, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10140499

      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. Read More »