2018 Subaru Crosstrek Technical Service Bulletins

523 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek. 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.

• 10216981Jul 11, 2022Electrical system, Equipment, Other or unknown. This Bulletin announces the preferred practices to be used when handling vehicles equipped with Gen2 Telematics which are enrolled in the Subaru STARLINK® Security Plus Service featuring Stolen Vehicle Recovery Plus with Immobilizer.
• 10216969Jul 5, 2022Suspension, Equipment. This bulletin announces a design change made to the front stabilizer bushings.
• 10215415Jun 27, 2022Equipment, Electrical system. The following information addresses reprogramming file availability and a software update installation procedure to provide optimization to the Harman Gen 3 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models as listed.
• 10215400Jun 14, 2022Equipment, Electrical system, Engine cooling. This bulletin announces availability of new reprograming files for the Engine Control Module (ECM).
• 10213197May 23, 2022Seats. This bulletin announces a design change made to the Slide Rail components of the left and right front power seat frame / track assembliesd.
• 10213195May 20, 2022Electrical system, Engine cooling. This bulletin announces availability of new reprograming files for the Engine Control Module (ECM).
• 10213173May 19, 2022Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. This bulletin announces a design change to the CVT select lever mechanism in response to isolated customer concerns of not being able to remove the key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in Park.
• 10213193May 18, 2022Seat belts. This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame.
• 10213174May 9, 2022Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin announces the Service Manual correction for the diagnostic trouble tree for DTC B281C.
• 10210837Apr 26, 2022Equipment, Electrical system. The following information addresses reprogramming file availability and a software update installation procedure to provide optimization to the Harman Gen 3 Audio and Navigation head units.
• 10210815Apr 6, 2022Equipment. 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.
• 10209915Mar 18, 2022Electrical system. 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).
• 10209913Mar 2, 2022Electrical system. This bulletin announces availability of new Harman audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic designed to optimize efficiency while addressing customer concerns.
• 10208661Feb 23, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. WRK-21 CVT Chain Guide Breakage Recall - Customer communications and rental.
• 10208660Feb 21, 2022Electrical system, Engine cooling. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 model year Impreza and 2018-2019 model year Crosstrek vehicles to check and, if necessary, update the ECM programming, and to replace all four ignition coils in each vehicle.
• 10208659Feb 18, 2022Electrical system. Going forward when a customer’s vehicle is equipped with a DCM that does not have Software version ID DCM_06.00.17_20190816 installed and they wish to subscribe to Starlink Telematics Service, the DCM must be replaced.
• 10208688Feb 8, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin provides updated diagnostic procedures to follow and a brief questionnaire to complete when diagnosing an alleged Chain Slip condition on the TR580 and TR690 model CVT transmissions.
• 10208510Feb 1, 2022Electrical system. Remote engine start system troubleshooting guide.
• 10207215Jan 14, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin provides a repair procedure for R152 type rear differentials.
• 10207185Jan 13, 2022Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin announces availability of new Harman audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic designed to optimize efficiency.
• 10207174Jan 10, 2022Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. This bulletin provides updated diagnostic procedures to follow and a brief questionnaire to complete when diagnosing an alleged Chain Slip condition on the TR580 and TR690 model CVT transmissions.
• 10207172Jan 2, 2022Equipment, Engine cooling. This Bulletin announces design changes to the engine oil and CVT fluid drain plugs.
• 10205927Dec 21, 2021Suspension. This bulletin announces a design change made to the front stabilizer bushings.
• 10205924Dec 15, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin announces availability of new Harman audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic designed to optimize efficiency.
• 10203904Nov 15, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin announces a design change to the CVT select lever (shifter) mechanism in response to isolated customer concerns of not being able to remove the key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in Park.
• 10202815Oct 27, 2021Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. This bulletin has been developed in response to a small number of customer concerns regarding fluid seepage found coming from the CVT assembly.
• 10202832Oct 19, 2021Transmission and drivetrain, Brakes. This bulletin announces a design change to the CVT select lever (shifter) mechanism in response to isolated customer concerns of not being able to remove the key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in Park.
• 10202828Oct 15, 2021Equipment, Engine cooling. This bulletin provides a new flow chart and additional diagnostic tools to assist technicians with troubleshooting DTC P0841- SECONDARY OIL PRESSURE SENSOR PERFORMANCE.
• 10202821Oct 14, 2021Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment, Brakes. (Subaru Retailers) As part of Subaru’s dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is announcing an extension to the Basic New Car Limited Warranty for the CVT Parking Switch for certain 2015-2018 MY Legacy, Outback, 2012-2018 MY Impreza, 2013-2018 MY Crosstrek, 2015-2018 MY WRX and 2014-2018MY Forester vehicles.
• 10202817Oct 14, 2021Brakes, Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. (Owner Letter) As part of Subaru of America’s dedication to customer satisfaction, this letter is to inform you of an extension to the Basic New Car Limited Warranty for your vehicle’s CVT Parking Brake Switch.
• 10202811Oct 8, 2021Electrical system. This bulletin announces the availability of diagnostic information regarding accessory remote engine start systems.
• 10202810Oct 7, 2021Equipment, Engine cooling. This bulletin announces an additional service procedure for timing chain and / or cam sprocket replacement on FA and FB type engines.
• 10201813Sep 29, 2021Wheels. This bulletin announces a change made to the wheel lug nuts.
• 10201811Sep 24, 2021Electrical system, Fuel system. This bulletin announces design changes made to the fuel injector assembly in response to misfire DTC P030x, engine knocking, and/or DTCs P219C-D-E-F.
• 10201810Sep 24, 2021Fuel system, Equipment, Engine cooling. This bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for removing accumulated carbon deposits from fuel injectors and internal engine components (e.g. intake valves and / or manifold, and combustion chambers).
• 10201806Sep 22, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin provides important information regarding diagnosis and replacement (when applicable) of the STARLINK Telematics Data Communication Module (DCM) along with a new claim submission requirement.
• 10201805Sep 20, 2021Seats, Electrical system. This bulletin announces a design change made to the outer hinge cover on the driver’s 10-way adjustable power seats.
• 10201802Sep 20, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin announces availability of new Harman audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic designed to optimize efficiency while addressing customer concerns.
• 10201023Aug 31, 2021Engine cooling, Electrical system. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 model year Impreza and 2018-2019 model year Crosstrek vehicles to check and, if necessary, update the ECM programming, and to replace all four ignition coils in each vehicle.
• 10201059Aug 30, 2021Fuel system. This bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for removing accumulated carbon deposits from fuel injectors and internal engine components (e.g. intake valves and / or manifold, and combustion chambers).
• 10201057Aug 25, 2021Engine cooling, Electrical system. This bulletin announces availability of new starter motors and ECM reprogramming files created to address some reports of excessive noise while cranking the engine.
• 10201030Aug 19, 2021Electrical system, Engine cooling. This bulletin announces the availability of ECM reprograming files to correct a possible limited power and/or hesitation during acceleration at engine speeds of 1500-3500 rpm.
• 10201035Aug 11, 2021Equipment. This bulletin provides a description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) web site.
• 10201027Aug 4, 2021Seat belts, Seats. This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame.
• 10199964Jul 28, 2021Electrical system, Engine cooling. This bulletin announces the availability of ECM reprograming files to correct a possible lack of power and/or hesitation during acceleration at engine speeds of 1500-3500 rpm.
• 10199954Jul 22, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. Diagnostic Information for Alleged Chain Slip Condition on TR580 / TR690 Transmissions.
• 10199950Jul 19, 2021Body and structure. This bulletin announces a design change made to the cowl panel.
• 10198768Jun 28, 2021Engine cooling. This bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for removing accumulated carbon deposits from fuel injectors and internal engine components (e.g. intake valves and / or manifold, and combustion chambers).
• 10198765Jun 23, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin provides corrected diagnostics containing a revised flow for certain CVT solenoid related DTCs.
• 10198772Jun 17, 2021Electrical system. Gen1 Telematics Reprogramming for 3G Sunset.

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