2012 Subaru Impreza Technical Service Bulletins

522 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 Subaru Impreza. 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.

• 10067084Apr 1, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10235864Mar 29, 2013Equipment. New Navigation System Map Download Available ? Q3 2012 mapset
• 10085244Mar 29, 2013Equipment. All subaru owners with 2012my & 2013my factory navigation may now download the latest mapset data from nokia/navteq available – q3 2012.
• 10065141Mar 29, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10233446Mar 27, 2013Body and structure. ?Rattle? or ?Popping? Sound
• 10085241Mar 27, 2013Body and structure. "this bulletin provides a repair procedure to address a customer concern of a “rattle” or “popping” sound which could come from either of the rear door opening areas. The sound may occur over small bumps or when a twisting motion is introduced into the vehicle body at low speeds. The cause is an insufficient gap between multiple layers of the body structure where they are spot-welded together as shown in the…
• 10065139Mar 27, 2013Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10233435Mar 18, 2013Air bags. Event Data Recorder (EDR) Function of Airbag Module
• 10065127Mar 18, 2013Air bags. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10083712Feb 27, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin provides information regarding a change in production to the design of the trunk torsion spring mounting bracket located on the underside of the rear shelf panel. This change was made to reduce the possibility of noise from the trunk torsion springs during opening and / or closing of the trunk lid. There have also been changes made to the replacement trunk torsion springs.
• 10232876Feb 22, 2013Electrical system. Inspection & Repair Procedure for Subaru Recall Campaign Stop Sale WQF-42; Optional Genuine Subaru Remote Engine Starter Transmitter Fobs
• 10232874Feb 22, 2013Electrical system, Other or unknown. Optional Genuine Subaru Remote Engine Starter Transmitter fobs
• 10083706Feb 22, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. Subaru of america, inc. Has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists on certain subaru vehicles equipped with optional genuine subaru remote engine starter (res). Transmitter fobs may contain a defect that could adversely affect the operation of the res resulting in a potential safety hazard.
• 10083702Feb 22, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. New subaru recall campaign: optional genuine subaru remote engine starter transmitter fobs. Subaru of america, inc. Has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists on certain subaru vehicles equipped with optional genuine subaru remote engine starter (res). Transmitter fobs may contain a defect that could adversely affect the operation of the res resulting in a potential safety hazard.
• 10067854Feb 22, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10067852Feb 22, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10232869Feb 19, 2013Equipment, Other or unknown. Puddle Light Recall
• 10232856Feb 8, 2013Electrical system. IMPORTANT- Information on Remote Engine Starters
• 10232853Feb 8, 2013Engine cooling. ECM Reprogramming for DTCs P0017 and P0019
• 10083631Feb 8, 2013Electrical system. This bulletin announces the availability of ecm reprogramming to address dtcs p0017 and p0019.
• 10083598Feb 8, 2013Electrical system. It has come to our attention that there may be a potential parts quality issue with certain remote engine starter kits. We are asking that dealers please check their inventory and identify any bad lots (listed below) and return them to their facing warehouse. All of the rdc’s have sorted and removed any inventory that may be affected.
• 10067845Feb 8, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10067841Feb 8, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10232851Feb 7, 2013Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Front Door Glass Does Not Close Properly
• 10067839Feb 7, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides an inspection and repair procedure to address a misalignment of the rear upper and lower window sash which may cause the front door glass to bind or move slowly when opening or closing. This condition may also cause erratic operation of the power window auto-up feature (if equipped). In some cases, when closing the window, the system may mis-interpret the binding condition and activate the…
• 10235837Jan 21, 2013Engine. Diagnosis and Repair for AVCS-Related DTCs
• 10089952Jan 21, 2013Electrical system. This bulletin provides a procedure for diagnosis and determination of necessary part replacement in the event any of the “avcs slow response” or “avcs system failure” dtcs listed above are found to be stored in the ecm memory. A possible cause of these conditions is contamination within the camshaft sprocket and / or oil control solenoid valve (ocv) mechanism.
• 10065112Jan 21, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10234861Jan 17, 2013Equipment. Service Manual Corrections
• 10080200Jan 17, 2013Equipment. 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. The tables contained within this bulletin are to be used as guides for becoming aware of the latest changes. We advise you to always refer to the stis web site when looking for the latest service information. Printed pages will not be made available to…
• 10065111Jan 17, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10079981Jan 4, 2013Equipment. Remote engine start systems troubleshooting guide
• 10235878Jan 3, 2013Engine cooling, Equipment, Electrical system. Remote Engine Start Systems troubleshooting guide
• 10079980Jan 3, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin provides production change, repair procedure and parts information to address a customer concern of a high-pitched sound coming from the transmission extension housing area. In cold temperatures, thermal contraction causes shrinking of the transmission case. In high temperatures, expansion of the case occurs. These temperature changes affect the amount of preload on the transfer driven shaft bearings.
• 10073227Jan 3, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10065102Jan 3, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10067080Jan 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10234260Dec 13, 2012Electrical system. Repair Procedure for High-Pitched Sound from Extension Housing Area Using Latest Generation Production Parts
• 10093977Dec 13, 2012Equipment. Repair procedure for high-pitched sound from extension housing area using latest generation production parts
• 10234261Dec 12, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Remanufactured Automatic Transaxle Program
• 10234258Dec 11, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. 5MT Transfer Driven Gear Bearings
• 10234276Dec 3, 2012Equipment. Separation or Swelling Appearance of the Front Carpeting
• 10234273Dec 3, 2012Engine. Misfire DTCs
• 10093944Dec 3, 2012Equipment, Engine. Dtcs p0365, p0366, p0390 and p0391 misfire dtcs p0301, p0302, p0303 and p0304
• 10093942Dec 3, 2012Equipment. Separation or swelling appearance of the front carpeting
• 10065087Dec 3, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10065084Dec 3, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10051500Dec 3, 2012Engine. Subaru: procedure in inspection and repair of fb engine equipped vehicles regarding camshaft position and/or misfire related dtcs. Camshaft position sensor clearance could be out of specification, which is causing one or more of dtcs conditions to set and the check engine light to come on. Models 2012-2013 impreza, xv crosstrek.
• 10234289Nov 30, 2012Electrical system. ECM reprogramming
• 10047519Nov 30, 2012Engine, Electrical system. Subaru: see document search button for owner letter. Software change will not affect fuel economy or performance, even though a correction, for engine control module, has been developed for the deficiency in obdii system thermostat monitoring logic. Models 2011-2012 legacy, outback, impreza sedan, wagon, forester, tribeca and 2013 brz. *pe updated 1/31/13.

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