2003 Subaru Baja Technical Service Bulletins

172 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2003 Subaru Baja. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 11037943Oct 5, 2026Other or unknown, Electrical system. This announcement provides information on a new software update for the Midtronics Dss and DCA machines.
• 11037940Sep 18, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin provides paint code information for 2027 model year vehicles.
• 11037930Sep 15, 2026Other or unknown. This announcement provides an update to all 2027 model year Subaru warranty coverages for wear items and adjustments.
• 11037929Sep 14, 2026Other or unknown, Electrical system. This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.
• 11037927Sep 14, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.
• 11036807Aug 20, 2026Electrical system. This Service Information Bulletin outlines a systematic procedure for diagnosing parasitic draw (dark/standby current) in vehicles experiencing battery drain when the ignition is off, leading to no-start conditions or frequent jump-starts.This is an revised version of the original bulletin.
• 11036796Aug 13, 2026Electrical system. This Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)
• 11036794Aug 5, 2026Electrical system. Techtips newsletter locator index.
• 11036789Aug 1, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. This is an revised version of the original bulletin
• 11034249Jun 12, 2026Other or unknown. This announcement is requesting retailer staff to retain the EyeSight protective hood covers from Generation 4 EyeSight cameras.
• 11033069May 18, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
• 11033056May 4, 2026Transmission and drivetrain. This announcement provides information on the remanufactured CVT transmission program.
• 11032034Apr 30, 2026Other or unknown. This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide interim guidance for vehicles exhibiting DTC B2A20.
• 11032040Apr 24, 2026Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin announces the service manual correction regarding clutch master cylinder reservoir service procedures.
• 11032039Apr 24, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
• 11032035Apr 20, 2026Wheels, Steering. This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedures to be followed when addressing customer concerns of steering wheel/vehicle body vibration when driving at highway speeds when tire/wheel balance is suspected.
• 11030560Mar 26, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak.
• 11030557Mar 26, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
• 11030567Mar 16, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin contains information to help when attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an Error Code 202 and / or 204 may occur preventing the process from completing successfully
• 11030561Mar 4, 2026Electrical system. This announcement provides information on the use of aftermarket services or tools for programming immobilizer keys/fobs.
• 11029347Feb 25, 2026Electrical system. This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide interim guidance for 2026 model year vehicles exhibiting DTC B2A20 with gen 4 Telematics.
• 11029329Feb 6, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak.
• 11027986Jan 15, 2026Electrical system. This Subaru service and technical support line newsletter provides information on the next phase of TechShare.
• 11027982Jan 12, 2026Engine, Electrical system. This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedure for the STARLINK® Remote Engine Start (RES).
• 11027981Jan 12, 2026Other or unknown. This announcement has been created to address difficulties with software updates on Subaru Select Monitors with DST-010 interface firmware has been updated.
• 11027083Dec 8, 2025Engine, Electrical system. This Service Information Bulletin provides the Service Manual Correction to the diagnostic procedure for DTC B2A16 (Immobilizer Key Collation Diagnosis).
• 11027073Dec 2, 2025Electrical system. This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
• 11025796Nov 20, 2025Other or unknown. Subaru service article locator.
• 11025789Nov 20, 2025Other or unknown. Subaru service article locator.
• 11024867Oct 29, 2025Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information on the load carrying capacity reduced label when a port-installed or retailer-installed accessory exeeds 1.5 percent of the GVWR or 100 pounds, which ever is lower.
• 11024869Oct 28, 2025Electrical system. This Service Information Bulletin outlines a systematic procedure for diagnosing parasitic draw (dark/standby current) in vehicles experiencing battery drain when the ignition is off, leading to no-start conditions or frequent jump-starts.
• 11024863Oct 28, 2025Other or unknown. Subaru tech tips newsletter article locator.
• 11024859Oct 28, 2025Other or unknown. Subaru tech tips newsletter article locator.
• 11024858Oct 23, 2025Electrical system. This Bulletin outlines a comprehensive update to the dark current/parasitic draw diagnosis & testing procedures.
• 11024857Oct 23, 2025Electrical system. This Bulletin provides details on a new formal testing, charging, and tracking procedure for all 12-volt batteries in new vehicle inventory.
• 11023524Sep 30, 2025Electrical system. This bulletin addresses cases when attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an Error Code 202 and / or 204 may occur preventing the process from completing successfully.
• 11023505Sep 5, 2025Electrical system. This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak.
• 11023500Sep 3, 2025Electrical system. This Bulletin provides details on a new formal testing, charging, and tracking procedure for all 12-volt batteries in new vehicle inventory wjhich must be tested and reported every 30 days.
• 11022331Aug 26, 2025Electrical system. This Bulletin provides helpful procedures and best practices to utilize when customers present with concerns relating to the operation of their Gen 2/Gen 3 Telematics system equipped Subaru.
• 11022319Aug 21, 2025Electrical system. This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
• 11022309Aug 13, 2025Electrical system. Subaru of America, Inc. will release an OTA to perform a software update to the DCM. This is a preventive OTA.
• 11022305Aug 11, 2025Transmission and drivetrain, Engine, Electrical system. Subaru Service Technical Support Newsletter special edition.
• 11022304Aug 11, 2025Body and structure. This bulletin provides information on paint codes for vehicles in the 2026 line up.
• 11021262Jul 16, 2025Electrical system. This OTA is released to address Telematic functions that may stop working after a certain amount of time from the vehicle's production.
• 11021258Jul 10, 2025Electrical system. "This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak.
• 11019953Jun 27, 2025Other or unknown. This announcment provides information on the release of the latest software updates to the Subaru Midtronics DSS-5000 Battery Diagnostic tool.
• 11019943Jun 24, 2025Other or unknown. This announcement is to bring attention to the OTA for In-vehicle service appointment scheduler and In-vehicle message center.
• 11019932Jun 24, 2025Electrical system. This Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16.
• 11019942Jun 23, 2025Electrical system. This Service Information bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak.
• 11018909May 19, 2025Other or unknown. The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.

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