Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 Tribeca 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 #06-47-14

      Date Announced:
      OCT 23, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093509

      REVISION TO TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION FOR VDC DTC C0071 Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    • TSB #06-68-19

      Date Announced:
      JAN 25, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10154419

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

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

    • TSB #06-68-19

      Date Announced:
      JAN 25, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10154419

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

    ENGINE (PWS)

    • TSB #07-133-18

      Date Announced:
      NOV 14, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10153187

      This Service Information Bulletin announces design changes to the engine?s knock sensor which will help improve vehicle assembly line efficiency and increase durability. Read More »

    • TSB #02-162-15

      Date Announced:
      SEP 10, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093067

      "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 ... Read More »

    • TSB #11-126-12

      Date Announced:
      DEC 19, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10065096

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

    • TSB #11-126-12

      Date Announced:
      DEC 19, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093980

      DTC P0456 REPROGRAMMING FILE AVAILABILITY Read More »

    • TSB #11-111-12R

      Date Announced:
      DEC 06, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10065088

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

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #TKA19-TKB19-TKC1

      Date Announced:
      MAR 19, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10160503

      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 ... Read More »

    • TSB #02-164-16

      Date Announced:
      DEC 27, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111069

      This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the internal contact portion of the oil pressure switch to increase durability Read More »

    • TSB #11-111-12R

      Date Announced:
      DEC 06, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093953

      P0128 COOLANT THERMOSTAT (ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE BELOW THERMOSTAT REGULATING TEMPERATURE) Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER

    • TSB #SM01

      Date Announced:
      DEC 27, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093984

      NEW SUBARU RECALL CAMPAIGN: OPTIONAL GENUINE SUBARU PUDDLE LIGHTS Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #16-91-14

      Date Announced:
      JAN 29, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10067835

      THIS SERVICE INFORMATION DESCRIBES 2 CORRECTIONS TO THE SERVICE MANUAL DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES FOR THE DTCS LISTED ABOVE. Read More »

    • TSB #16-80-11R

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10067834

      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 ... Read More »

    • TSB #16-80-11R

      Date Announced:
      DEC 12, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093972

      AT OIL TEMPERATURE WARNING LAMP FLASHING Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • 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 #01-168-09R

      Date Announced:
      JAN 10, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10171084

      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 #18-182-15

      Date Announced:
      AUG 21, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10092526

      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. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

    • TSB #06-47-14

      Date Announced:
      OCT 23, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093509

      REVISION TO TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION FOR VDC DTC C0071 Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

    • TSB #WQE?-41A

      Date Announced:
      FEB 25, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10083709

      WE WOULD LIKE TO REMIND DEALERS THAT FOR THIS CAMPAIGN THE REPAIR PART NUMBER IS H001SSC300, WHICH IS A FUSED MINI HARNESS. THERE ARE TWO REQUIRED PER VEHICLE. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

    • TSB #SM04

      Date Announced:
      OCT 26, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093274

      SUBARU SERVICE PROGRAM WQC-39: ECM REPROGRAMMING Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #15-193-16R

      Date Announced:
      NOV 29, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10120999

      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. Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    • TSB #WQE?-41M2

      Date Announced:
      MAR 15, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10085114

      "THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE FURTHER CLARIFICATION OF THE PROPER CLAIMS PROCEDURES TO FOLLOW WHEN A VEHICLE COMES IN TO YOUR SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE WQE?]41 PUDDLE LIGHT CAMPAIGN. Read More »

    • TSB #WQE41M

      Date Announced:
      MAR 06, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10085003

      "IN ORDER TO REMOVE THE DISPLAY OF AN OPEN RECALL ON THE WQE99 PROGRAM (OPTIONAL PUDDLE LIGHTS) THAT WAS USED FOR VEHICLES THAT MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE PUDDLE LIGHTS, THE WQE99 PROGRAM HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED. Read More »

    • TSB #WQE-41

      Date Announced:
      FEB 19, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10083646

      "SUBARU HAS DETERMINED THAT AFFECTED VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL GENUINE SUBARU PUDDLE LIGHTS MAY DEVELOP A SHORT CIRCUIT AND CAUSE THE RELATED COMPONENTS TO OVERHEAT AND POTENTIALLY MELT. Read More »

    • TSB #WQE41A

      Date Announced:
      FEB 19, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10083701

      THE OPTIONAL GENUINE SUBARU PUDDLE LIGHT RECALL HAS NOW BEEN RELEASED. OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTERS WERE MAILED TODAY. Read More »

    LIGHTING (PWS)

    • TSB #WQE-41RP

      Date Announced:
      JAN 15, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10080094

      SUBARU HAS DETERMINED THAT AFFECTED VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL GENUINE SUBARU PUDDLE LIGHTS MAY DEVELOP A SHORT CIRCUIT AND CAUSE THE RELATED COMPONENTS TO OVERHEAT AND POTENTIALLY MELT. Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES

    • TSB #SB-07-59-07R

      Date Announced:
      NOV 21, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10054221

      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. Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

    • TSB #SB-07-59-07R

      Date Announced:
      NOV 21, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10054221

      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. Read More »

    AIR BAGS

    • TSB #TKA19-TKB19-TKC1

      Date Announced:
      APR 10, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10160205

      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 ... Read More »

    • TSB #TKA19-TKB19-TKC1

      Date Announced:
      MAR 19, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10160503

      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 ... Read More »

    • TSB #TKA-19

      Date Announced:
      JAN 14, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10154411

      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 ... Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

    • TSB #WQX?-59SA

      Date Announced:
      FEB 02, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10084121

      SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. (SUBARU) IS RECALLING ALL 2006?]2014 MODEL YEAR SUBARU TRIBECA VEHICLES DUE TO A POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION OF THE HOOD SAFETY SYSTEM AND HOOD LOCK SYSTEM. Read More »

    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

    • TSB #WQX?-59SA

      Date Announced:
      FEB 02, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10084121

      SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. (SUBARU) IS RECALLING ALL 2006?]2014 MODEL YEAR SUBARU TRIBECA VEHICLES DUE TO A POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION OF THE HOOD SAFETY SYSTEM AND HOOD LOCK SYSTEM. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #05-84-21

      Date Announced:
      FEB 26, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10188201

      This bulletin announces availability of new front wheel hub assemblies incorporating bearing surfaces having increased resistance to imperfections resulting from shock loads. 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 #01-168-09R

      Date Announced:
      JAN 10, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10171084

      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 #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 #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 #WQH-44M

      Date Announced:
      AUG 21, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10092186

      "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. Read More »

    • TSB #15-152-12R

      Date Announced:
      AUG 09, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10067012

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

    • TSB #15-152-12R

      Date Announced:
      JUN 12, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10065781

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

    • TSB #WQE-41

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10065109

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

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

    • TSB #15-193-16R

      Date Announced:
      NOV 29, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10120999

      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. 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 #18-182-15

      Date Announced:
      AUG 21, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10092526

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #18-181-15

      Date Announced:
      JUN 03, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10140453

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #18-181-15 (2)

      Date Announced:
      JUN 03, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10140561

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #16-91-14

      Date Announced:
      JAN 29, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10067835

      THIS SERVICE INFORMATION DESCRIBES 2 CORRECTIONS TO THE SERVICE MANUAL DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES FOR THE DTCS LISTED ABOVE. Read More »

    • TSB #15-152-12R

      Date Announced:
      AUG 09, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10092131

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #15-157-12R

      Date Announced:
      JUN 12, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10085410

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #18-172-13

      Date Announced:
      JUN 04, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10084424

      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. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

    • 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 »