2005 Subaru Baja Technical Service Bulletins

143 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2005 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.

• 10179416Aug 26, 2020Engine cooling. This service information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models listed.
• 10179378Aug 4, 2020Equipment. Special Service Tools Cross Reference List.
• 10174543Apr 30, 2020Equipment. All Models (Vehicle Cleaning- COVID-19Best Practices)
• 10171869Feb 4, 2020Air 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, 2004-2011 model year Impreza vehicles, and 2004-2014 WRX (including STI) vehicles equipped with a non-desiccated Takata-sourced passenger-side frontal air bag containing the…
• 10171076Jan 15, 2020Equipment, 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, 2004-2011 model year Impreza vehicles, and 2004- 2014 WRX (including STI) vehicles equipped with a non-desiccated Takata-sourced passenger-side frontal air bag containing the…
• 10171075Jan 6, 2020Equipment, Air bags. Takata Like for Like recalls- TKA20 (Zone A), TKB20 (Zone B), TKC20 (Zone C).
• 10161824May 21, 2019Equipment. Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter.
• 10161813May 6, 2019Equipment. 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.
• 10153623Dec 21, 2018Fuel system. Subaru of America, Inc. has determined that certain 2005 & 2006 Baja models may have been produced with a fuel pump plastic outlet pipe that may develop cracks and potentially cause a fuel leak. There is a potential safety risk associated with this condition. If cracks at the outlet pipe were to develop, a fuel leak could occur and pose a risk of a fire. This recall will involve replacement of the fuel pump…
• 10150949Oct 26, 2018Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. 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 where the operator keeps a foot on the clutch pedal for extended periods, an increased amount of heat is generated which can cause the grease inside the bearing to deteriorate.
• 10150924Oct 26, 2018Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. 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 where the operator keeps a foot on the clutch pedal for extended periods, an increased amount of heat is generated which can cause the grease inside the bearing to deteriorate.
• 10120997Nov 16, 2016Equipment. The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.
• 10131647Sep 30, 2016Equipment. The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.
• 10139471May 4, 2016Air bags. 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. We are currently assessing which of our models may be covered. We hope to make that determination soon. When specific vehicles are identified, owners will be notified plus vehicle identification numbers (VINs) can be researched on…
• 10140499Apr 12, 2016Equipment. 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 identifies the equipment required to initialize (reset) the immobilizer code and cut the key blanks, for both immobilizer and non-immobilizer type keys.
• 10120962Feb 10, 2016Air bags. 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. Owner notification letters were mailed to the owners of those vehicles on January 29, 2016. On Friday, February 12, 2016 initial owner notification letters will be mailed to the current owners of non?HAH vehicles. Non?HAH vehicles have not…
• 10084290Jan 28, 2016Air bags. 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. Due to the severity of the industry-wide takata recall situation, it is very important that all subaru retailers ensure that recalled vehicles are repaired as soon as possible.
• 10233107Jan 25, 2016Engine cooling. Launch of Remanufactured Turbochargers
• 10076009Jan 25, 2016Equipment. SOA is pleased to announce the launch of a new remanufactured turbocharger program. Supplies are now available at all RDC’s. When installing a remanufactured turbocharger follow the procedure outlined in Service Bulletin 02-106-08R and consult the service manual for vehicle specific instructions.
• 10084281Jan 14, 2016Air bags. "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 affected by and not yet repaired under the wql-48 recall • 2004 impreza, wrx, and sti vehicles affected by and not yet repaired under the wql-48 recall • 2005-2008 legacy and outback…
• 10092533Aug 24, 2015Air bags. Subaru is conducting this limited regional recall to replace the front passenger air bag inflators produced by tk holdings, inc. (takata) in certain 2003-2005 model year legacy, outback, and baja vehicles and certain 2004-2005 model year impreza (including wrx/sti) vehicles currently or previously registered in the following areas of high absolute humidity.
• 10080923Jan 14, 2015Air bags. The revisement of this recall advises (wqm-49) has been superseded to the wqp-51 regional front passenger takata air bag inflator recall.
• 10080922Jan 14, 2015Air bags. This bulletin announces subaru is conducting this limited regional recall to replace the front passenger air bag inflators produced by tk holdings, inc. (takata) in certain 2003-2005 model year legacy, outback, and baja vehicles and certain 2004-2005 model year impreza (including wrx/sti) vehicles currently or previously registered in the following areas of high absolute humidity.
• 10080921Jan 13, 2015Air bags. This announcement provides a geographic expansion of the current wqm]49 takata airbag limited regional recall.
• 10233065Dec 4, 2014Air bags. Updated Statement on Takata Airbags Posted
• 10094124Dec 4, 2014Air bags. Updated statement on takata airbags posted on subaru.com
• 10094115Dec 1, 2014Air bags. Service announcement of subaru recall campaign: front passenger air bag inflators wqp-51
• 10093696Nov 6, 2014Air bags. Parts memo: wql48, wqm49 takata front passenger air bag inflator recalls
• 10093691Nov 6, 2014Air bags. Parts reminder: returns to takata for wql48 and wqm49 air bag inflator
• 10093470Oct 15, 2014Air bags. Returns to takata for wql48 and wqm49 air bag inflator
• 10235890Sep 26, 2014Air bags. WQM?49 Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Recall (NHTSA ID 14V?471)
• 10092912Sep 26, 2014Air bags. Update: wqm]49 front passenger air bag inflator recall (nhtsa id 14v]471)
• 10092874Sep 26, 2014Air bags. Wqm-49 - regional front passenger air bag inflator replacement
• 10068605Sep 26, 2014Air bags. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10234900Sep 1, 2014Air bags. Regional Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Replacement
• 10068606Sep 1, 2014Air bags. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10092281Aug 4, 2014Air bags. Announcement of new subaru recall campaign: front passenger air bag inflators wqm-49
• 10232535Jul 17, 2014Electrical system. Replacement Key and Immobilizer Info
• 10232879Apr 25, 2013Electrical system. Replacement Key and Immobilizer info
• 10037968Feb 3, 2011Tires. Subaru: there is a steering wheel vibration at highway speeds due to an imporper wheel balance.
• 10020532Oct 3, 2006Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Loose door mirror screws.
• 10019343Feb 1, 2006Engine cooling. Rubbing mark on timing belt. Subaru.
• 10016869Sep 9, 2005Engine cooling. 2.5l remanufactured sohc short block release.

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