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.

• 10090401May 27, 2015Engine. This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files for optimizing the ecm to address customer concerns of extended engine cranking time before the engine starts.
• 10088146May 27, 2015Engine, Electrical system. This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files for optimizing the ecm to address customer concerns of extended engine cranking time before the engine starts.
• 10090328May 15, 2015Exterior lighting. This bulletin announces a design change to the stop light switch to reduce the possibility of improper illumination of the abs and/or vdc warning lamp with resulting dtcs c1531 and/or c0054. Details of the switch changes are shown in the illustration below.
• 10088062May 15, 2015Electrical system. This bulletin announces a design change to the stop light switch to reduce the possibility of improper illumination of the abs and/or vdc warning lamp with resulting dtcs c1531 and/or c0054. Details of the switch changes are shown in the illustration below.
• 10059219May 15, 2015Equipment, Exterior lighting. Subaru: on some vehicles, to reduce possibility of improper illumination, a change in design for stop light switch for abs and/or vdc warning lamp. Models 2012-14 impreza, xv crosstrek (except hybrid), 2008-14 wrx, sti, 2014 forester.
• 10090322May 7, 2015Body and structure. This bulletin provides a repair procedure to address a customer concern of a rattle or buzzing-type sound coming from the lower portion of the “a” pillar trim while driving over bumpy or rough road surfaces. The lower insertion claws and / or the trim’s support rib may be coming in contact with the vehicle body causing the sound.
• 10088033May 7, 2015Body and structure. This bulletin provides a repair procedure to address a customer concern of a rattle or buzzing-type sound coming from the lower portion of the “a” pillar trim while driving over bumpy or rough road surfaces. The lower insertion claws and / or the trim’s support rib may be coming in contact with the vehicle body causing the sound.
• 10090321May 5, 2015Steering, Electrical system. Service bulletin if you receive a customer concern of the eps warning light coming on and diagnostics show a dtc c2532 stored in memory, a new eps control unit is now available to address this code. There may also be a customer concern of increased steering effort along with the eps warning light coming on.
• 10059218May 5, 2015Steering. Subaru: an issue of increase steering effort, electric power steering (eps) warning light comes on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c2532 and to address code a new eps control unit that is available. Model 2014 forester, 2012-14 impreza, xv crosstrek (including hybrid).
• 10141513Apr 23, 2015Engine cooling. This Service Information bulletin provides revised procedures for inspection and measurement of the cylinder block assembly to determine whether or not replacement is necessary. Read through and understand this information completely before proceeding with any repairs to the cylinder block. All Models with FA and FB Engines, 2011MY and Later.
• 10090864Mar 30, 2015Body and structure. This bulletin announces availability of a revised front door checker mechanism designed to hold the front doors more securely when they are in partially open positions. An additional detent position has also been added.
• 10090805Mar 25, 2015Engine. The information in this bulletin was originally part of tsb 11-149-14 but has been separated out into this publication to simplify applicability and the corresponding service procedure. This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files and a revised oil level switch to optimize the ecm logic for engine oil level detection in the event of false or premature low engine oil level warning lamp…
• 10090762Mar 24, 2015Engine. This bulletin announces information regarding a major change to the repair procedures previously outlined in service bulletins 02-143-13r, 02-144-13r and 02-145-13r. These bulletins provided a repair procedure for the replacement of the piston rings to address verified concerns of unusual engine oil consumption. The purpose of revising this bulletin is to correct the transmission type.
• 10090491Mar 13, 2015Equipment. "this annoucment is to anouce the stop the sales of the (2012 to 2015) impreza and (2013 to 2015) xv crosstrek sport mesh grilles."
• 10090486Mar 10, 2015Equipment. This bulletin was revised to advise retailers the warranty/claim information has been updated.
• 10090452Mar 2, 2015Equipment. 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.
• 10083892Feb 19, 2015Electrical 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.
• 10083887Feb 17, 2015Engine. This bulletin announces information regarding a major change to the repair procedures previously outlined in service bulletins 02-143-13r, 02-144-13r and 02-145-13r. These bulletins provided a repair procedure for the replacement of the piston rings to address verified concerns of unusual engine oil consumption. The purpose of revising this bulletin is to correct the transmission type.
• 10083831Feb 10, 2015Equipment. The purpose of this bulletin is to provide procedures for the diagnosis and repair of oil seepage which may be coming from the front camshaft cap, upper oil pan and /or the timing chain cover.
• 10083811Feb 5, 2015Engine. This bulletin announces the availability of revised valve train components developed to reduce a tapping sound which may be heard coming from the left-hand (b2) side of the engine when the engine is warm.
• 10083795Feb 3, 2015Equipment. Gen I sd card navigation system trouble shooting guide
• 10080542Jan 7, 2015Engine cooling. Revised service bulletin: surface treatment change to oil control piston rings this bulletin announces information regarding a major change to the repair procedures previously outlined in service bulletins 02-143-13r, 02-144-13r and 02-145-13r.
• 10233058Dec 2, 2014Engine cooling. Surface Treatment Change To Oil Control Piston Rings
• 10094118Dec 2, 2014Equipment, Engine. Surface treatment change to oil control piston rings
• 10233056Dec 1, 2014Engine cooling. Surface Treatment Change To Oil Control Piston Rings
• 10233052Dec 1, 2014Engine cooling. Reprogramming File Availability for Oil Level detection
• 10094113Dec 1, 2014Equipment. Surface treatment change to oil control piston rings
• 10094108Dec 1, 2014Engine, Equipment. Reprogramming file availability for oil level detection
• 10068698Dec 1, 2014Electrical system, Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10235936Nov 19, 2014Equipment. Service Manual Corrections
• 10093707Nov 19, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. Service manual corrections - 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.
• 10235916Nov 6, 2014Engine cooling. Reprogramming File Availability for Oil Level Detection
• 10093698Nov 6, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. Reprogramming file availability for oil level detection
• 10069710Nov 6, 2014Electrical system, Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10235926Oct 30, 2014Body and structure, Equipment. Instrument Panel Side Vents Coming Loose
• 10093529Oct 30, 2014Electrical system. Instrument panel side vents coming loose - to address customer concerns of the instrument panel side dash grille vent assembly coming loose, the retaining claw portion has been redesigned to provide better retention.
• 10068671Oct 30, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10235943Oct 28, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Additions to Remanufactured Transmission Applications
• 10093521Oct 28, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Additions to remanufactured transmission applications
• 10235894Oct 23, 2014Electrical system, Steering. Revision to Troubleshooting Information for VDC DTC C0071
• 10093509Oct 23, 2014Electrical system, Steering. Revision to troubleshooting information for vdc dtc c0071
• 10235911Oct 10, 2014Engine cooling. Intercooler/Intake Air Duct
• 10056877Oct 10, 2014Equipment. Subaru: information regarding replacement revision of air intake duct for turbocharger where insulator portion of duct separates from duct and leaks boost pressure, loss of power and increased sound levels occurs. Model 2005-12 legacy, outback turbo, 2009-13 forester turbo, 2008-14 impreza wrx.
• 10235912Sep 29, 2014Engine cooling. Surface Treatment Change To Oil Control Piston Rings
• 10092913Sep 29, 2014Equipment. Surface treatment change to oil control piston rings
• 10068626Sep 29, 2014Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10234915Sep 8, 2014Engine cooling. Surface Treatment Change To Oil Control Piston Rings
• 10092842Sep 8, 2014Equipment. Surface treatment change to oil control piston rings
• 10069712Sep 8, 2014Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10068352Sep 8, 2014Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.

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