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.

• 10183691Nov 4, 2020Body and structure, Equipment, Suspension. This Service Information Bulletin outlines design changes made to the rear frame section weld nuts and the mounting bolts used to secure the rear stabilizer bar brackets.
• 10182249Oct 30, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin announces availability of new Harman audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic designed to optimize efficiency.
• 10182247Oct 29, 2020Equipment. 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.
• 10182246Oct 27, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. This bulletin provides a revised service procedure to follow when repairing minor coolant seepage identified to be coming from the air plug at the top of the radiator.
• 10182245Oct 27, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin announces a design change made to the power window main switches used in the models listed.
• 10182242Oct 26, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. This Service Information Bulletin provides corrected and updated procedures to follow when replacing the combination meter assembly.
• 10182192Oct 21, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin announces availability of new A/C compressor assemblies designed to address customer concerns of reduced system performance accompanied by a rattling and/or scraping type sound.
• 10182222Oct 14, 2020Equipment, Seats. This bulletin announces a design change made to the front seat backrest frame assemblies in response to a limited number of customer reports of a squeaking sound heard when leaning back in the front seats.
• 10182214Oct 13, 2020Tires, Electrical system. This Service Information Bulletin announces additional diagnostic procedures for TPMS related DTC C2921 on the applicable models listed.
• 10182187Oct 2, 2020Equipment. The purpose of this bulletin is to provide a desription of current changes to service manuals available via the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) web site.
• 10180737Sep 22, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. Update for STARLINK Multimedia Software and Navigation Maps.
• 10180734Sep 21, 2020Seats, Equipment. This bulletin announces a design change made to the rear seat folding center arm rest.
• 10180733Sep 18, 2020Equipment. This bulletin provides a description of current changes to Service Manuals.
• 10180731Sep 11, 2020Engine cooling. This bulletin announces availability of new intake manifold assemblies.
• 10179428Aug 31, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. Map Data Update Procedure for Harman Gen 3.0 Navigation Equipped Head Unts (H/U).
• 10179426Aug 31, 2020Electrical system. This service information bulletin announces discontinuation of both the "Stitcher" app and the related News Radio feature from the STARLINK app lineup effective 12 midnight on Thursday, September 24, 2020.
• 10179424Aug 31, 2020Electrical system. The following information addresses reprogramming file availability and a software update installation procedure to provide optimization to the new Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models as listed.
• 10179421Aug 31, 2020Wheels. This bulletin announces availability of new front wheel hub assemblies incorporating bearing surfaces having increased resistance to imperfections resulting from shock loads.
• 10179419Aug 27, 2020Body and structure. This bulletin announces design changes made to the rear quarter glass assembly in response to a small number of reports describing a rattling - type sound origination from the lower molding.
• 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.
• 10177834Jul 31, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. This bulletin announces availability of new intake manifold assemblies which include enhanced TGV assemblies to address related DTCs which may set as a result of lubricant contained within the actuator component of the TGV leaking and being drawn into the engine.
• 10177828Jul 21, 2020Electrical system. IMPORTANT: This Service Information Bulletin has been removed following Software Version 6 release to the field. Please refer to TSb 15-211-17R for Gen 3.0 and TSB 15-236-18R for Gen 3.1 the update on this condition.
• 10177820Jul 17, 2020Electrical system. This Service information bulletin provides Telematics system/generation applicability.
• 10177826Jul 16, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. This Service Information Bulletin provides helpful procedures and best practices to utilize when customers present with concerns relating to the operation of their Gen 2 Telematics system equipped Subaru.
• 10177825Jul 16, 2020Electrical system, Forward collision avoidance. This document discusses some of the conditions that may trigger an Automatic Collision Notification (CAN) (Gen1) or Advanced Automatic Collision Notification (AACN) (Gen2), without a collision, airbag deployment, or accident taking place.
• 10177819Jul 14, 2020Electrical system. This Service Information bulletin provides IMPORTANT information regarding diagnosis and replacement (when applicable) of the STARLINK Telematics Data Communication Module (DMC).
• 10177817Jul 13, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin provides a new reprogramming procedure (FOTA) to optimize the Harman Gen 3.0 Audio and Navigation head units (H/U) utilized in the models listed.
• 10177816Jul 10, 2020Suspension, Body and structure. This Service Information Bulletin outlines design changes made to the rear frame section weld nuts and the mounting bolts used to secure the rear stabilizer bar brackets to them.
• 10177815Jul 8, 2020Equipment, 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.
• 10177072Jun 30, 2020Body and structure. This Service Information Bulletin outlines design changes made to the rear frame sections and the mounting bolts used to secure the rear stabilizer bar brackets to them.
• 10176020May 15, 2020Brakes. This Service Information Bulletin is intended to clarify the proper ordering procedure to use in the rare case when an individual brake hose component of the WUR-03R Service Campaign kit is needed.
• 10176013May 12, 2020Electrical system. In the interest of customer satisfation, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service program to update the Harman Kardon head unit on certain vehicles with the latest version of software.
• 10176011May 11, 2020Engine cooling, Equipment. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 model year Impreza and 2018-20109 Crosstrek vehicles due to improper Engine Control Module (ECM) programming.
• 10175988May 8, 2020Equipment, Seat 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.
• 10175989May 6, 2020Engine cooling, Electrical system. This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Engine Control Module (ECM) for hard starting in sub-freezing temperatures, DTC P0400, and surging in high altitudes.
• 10175977May 5, 2020Equipment, Seats, Electrical system. This bulletin announces a design change made to the Slide Rail components of the left and right front power seat frame / track assemblies used on the models listed.
• 10174543Apr 30, 2020Equipment. All Models (Vehicle Cleaning- COVID-19Best Practices)
• 10174537Apr 30, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. This service information bulletin provides important information regarding diagnosis and replacement (when applicable) of the STARLINK Telematics Data Communication Module (DCM). All models with STARLINK Telematics System.
• 10174540Apr 24, 2020Engine cooling, Electrical system. This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Engine Control Module (ECM).
• 10174538Apr 23, 2020Electrical system. In the intrest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Warranty for the listed models and model years equipped with a Harman Gen. 3.0 Audio and Navigation head unit.
• 10173198Mar 31, 2020Fuel system. This bulletin provides a service procedure to address a small number of concerns regarding a rattle/ buzz-type sound coming from the fuel tank area.
• 10173195Mar 31, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin announces availability of new Harman audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic designed to optimize effciency while addressing customer concerns.
• 10173186Mar 26, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. This service bulletin provides details of a correction to the diagnostic procedure for DTC B2350- REAR RADAR COMMUNICATION ERROR on the models listed.
• 10173178Mar 24, 2020Body and structure, Equipment. This bulletin announces a design change made to the hood stay support. This change will prevent vibration sounds resulting from contact with adjacent under-hood components.
• 10173127Mar 19, 2020Electrical system, Air bags, Equipment. This bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system.
• 10173114Mar 6, 2020Electrical system. This Service Information Bulletin is in response to several battery sensor replacements resulting from improper removal and/or installation practices.
• 10173109Mar 4, 2020Body and structure, Equipment. This bulletin announces availability of new outer door handles to address isolated concerns of the chrome finish peeling.
• 10171925Feb 27, 2020Engine cooling, Electrical system. This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Engine Control Module (ECM).
• 10171950Feb 21, 2020Electrical system. This Service Information bulletin describes a change made to the labels applied to the push to start switches used on the models listed.

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