2021 Subaru Crosstrek Technical Service Bulletins

334 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2021 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.

• 10215400Jun 14, 2022Equipment, Electrical system, Engine cooling. This bulletin announces availability of new reprograming files for the Engine Control Module (ECM).
• 10213195May 20, 2022Electrical system, Engine cooling. This bulletin announces availability of new reprograming files for the Engine Control Module (ECM).
• 10213187May 17, 2022Electrical 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.
• 10213174May 9, 2022Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin announces the Service Manual correction for the diagnostic trouble tree for DTC B281C.
• 10210838Apr 27, 2022Electrical system, Back-over prevention (rear camera), Equipment. This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files for the Subaru Rear Vehicle Detection (SRVD) system.
• 10209932Mar 21, 2022Brakes. This bulletin announces the repair procedure to address rare cases of the brake pedal emitting a squeaking sound during operation. (Applicable to Plug-In Hybrid only)
• 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).
• 10209930Mar 15, 2022Electrical system, Equipment, Back-over prevention (rear camera). This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files for the Subaru Rear Vehicle Detection (SRVD) system.
• 10209922Mar 4, 2022Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin outlines the operating characteristics of the Remote Climate Control operation on hybrid vehicles.
• 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.
• 10208689Feb 28, 2022Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin provides helpful tips to better utilize the Subaru Select Monitor 4.
• 10208664Feb 28, 2022Engine cooling. This bulletin announces availability of a new thermo control valve assembly.
• 10208661Feb 23, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. WRK-21 CVT Chain Guide Breakage Recall - Customer communications and rental.
• 10208662Feb 22, 2022Equipment, Electrical system. Map Data Update Procedure for Harman Gen 3.1 Navigation equipped Head Units (H/U).
• 10208697Feb 10, 2022Suspension. This bulletin announces a design change of the front coil spring to address a cracking-type sound coming from the suspension when turning left or right. (Crosstrek Hybrid only)
• 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.
• 10208511Feb 2, 2022Suspension. This bulletin announces a design change of the front coil spring to address a cracking-type sound coming from the suspension when turning left or right.
• 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.
• 10207168Jan 3, 2022Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
• 10207172Jan 2, 2022Equipment, Engine cooling. This Bulletin announces design changes to the engine oil and CVT fluid drain plugs.
• 10205930Dec 29, 2021Electrical system. This bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16.
• 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.
• 10205915Dec 8, 2021Electrical system. Map Data Update Procedure for Harman Gen 3.1 Navigation Equipped Head Units.
• 10205913Dec 6, 2021Electrical 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.
• 10203864Nov 2, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin provides insight in response to both customer and retailer feedback resulting from the use of OBD-II port connected devices.
• 10202841Oct 28, 2021Electrical system. This bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10201804Sep 20, 2021Equipment, Electrical 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.
• 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.
• 10201796Sep 10, 2021Electrical system, Engine cooling. In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service program to reprogram the Engine Control Module (ECM) on certain 2021 model year Crosstrek vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine and a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
• 10201795Sep 10, 2021Engine cooling, Electrical system. In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service program to reprogram the Engine Control Module (ECM) on certain 2021 model year Crosstrek vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine and a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
• 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).
• 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.
• 10199966Jul 28, 2021Electrical 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.
• 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).
• 10198758Jun 17, 2021Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models
• 10198774Jun 8, 2021Electrical 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.
• 10198749Jun 7, 2021Equipment, Engine cooling. This bulletin is to advise of SOA’s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.

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