2021 Subaru Impreza Technical Service Bulletins

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

• 11025789Nov 20, 2025Other or unknown. Subaru service article locator.
• 11024861Nov 4, 2025Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin announces a design change made to the CVT Control Valve Body which enhancement was implemented to prevent abnormal operations. The updated valve body incorporates an enhanced valve sleeve to improve durability.
• 11024867Oct 29, 2025Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information on the load carrying capacity reduced label when a port-installed or retailer-installed accessory exeeds 1.5 percent of the GVWR or 100 pounds, which ever is lower.
• 11024869Oct 28, 2025Electrical system. This Service Information Bulletin outlines a systematic procedure for diagnosing parasitic draw (dark/standby current) in vehicles experiencing battery drain when the ignition is off, leading to no-start conditions or frequent jump-starts.
• 11024864Oct 28, 2025Engine, Electrical system. This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be followed when encountering cases of the Remote Engine Start (RES) system being the only non-functioning feature with telematics.
• 11024863Oct 28, 2025Other or unknown. Subaru tech tips newsletter article locator.
• 11024859Oct 28, 2025Other or unknown. Subaru tech tips newsletter article locator.
• 11024858Oct 23, 2025Electrical system. This Bulletin outlines a comprehensive update to the dark current/parasitic draw diagnosis & testing procedures.
• 11024857Oct 23, 2025Electrical system. This Bulletin provides details on a new formal testing, charging, and tracking procedure for all 12-volt batteries in new vehicle inventory.
• 11023536Sep 30, 2025Forward collision avoidance, Engine. In the interest of customer satisfaction Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Warranty coverage in the models listed. The extension will address instances of “phantom braking” or the EyeSight/RAB systems causing unnecessary stoppage/slowing of the vehicle.
• 11023524Sep 30, 2025Electrical system. This bulletin addresses cases when attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an Error Code 202 and / or 204 may occur preventing the process from completing successfully.
• 11023523Sep 30, 2025Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin announces a design change made to the CVT Control Valve Body. The updated valve body incorporates an enhanced valve sleeve to improve durability.
• 11023505Sep 5, 2025Electrical system. This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak.
• 11023500Sep 3, 2025Electrical system. This Bulletin provides details on a new formal testing, charging, and tracking procedure for all 12-volt batteries in new vehicle inventory wjhich must be tested and reported every 30 days.
• 11022331Aug 26, 2025Electrical system. This Bulletin provides helpful procedures and best practices to utilize when customers present with concerns relating to the operation of their Gen 2/Gen 3 Telematics system equipped Subaru.
• 11022316Aug 26, 2025Electrical system. In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Warranty coverage for the CP1 & Gen 3.1 Head Unit used in the listed models and model years to (8) eight years / 150,000 miles to cover certain qualifying repairs to the infotainment audio system.
• 11022319Aug 21, 2025Electrical system. This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
• 11022313Aug 14, 2025Engine. 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).
• 11022309Aug 13, 2025Electrical system. Subaru of America, Inc. will release an OTA to perform a software update to the DCM. This is a preventive OTA.
• 11022305Aug 11, 2025Transmission and drivetrain, Engine, Electrical system. Subaru Service Technical Support Newsletter special edition.
• 11022304Aug 11, 2025Body and structure. This bulletin provides information on paint codes for vehicles in the 2026 line up.
• 11022298Aug 7, 2025Seat belts. This Bulletin announces the availability of a new part Extender Belt. This is for customers who find it necessary to increase the length of their seat belt.
• 11021266Jul 29, 2025Electrical system. In the interest of customer satisfaction Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Warranty coverage in the models listed for the selected EyeSight & Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) components.
• 11021263Jul 29, 2025Forward collision avoidance, Lane departure, Electrical system. This announcement provides information about a Subaru of America, Inc. preliminary settlement in a class action lawsuit regarding the EyeSight system in certain Subaru vehicles.
• 11021262Jul 16, 2025Electrical system. This OTA is released to address Telematic functions that may stop working after a certain amount of time from the vehicle's production.
• 11021258Jul 10, 2025Electrical system. "This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak.
• 11021257Jul 10, 2025Electrical system. This bulletin provides information on a new reprogramming procedure (FOTA) to optimize the Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and Navigation head units (H/U) utilized in the models as listed above. Firmware-over-the-air (FOTA) is a process by which remote devices can receive updates to their operating software.
• 11021256Jul 10, 2025Electrical 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.
• 11019953Jun 27, 2025Other or unknown. This announcment provides information on the release of the latest software updates to the Subaru Midtronics DSS-5000 Battery Diagnostic tool.
• 11019943Jun 24, 2025Other or unknown. This announcement is to bring attention to the OTA for In-vehicle service appointment scheduler and In-vehicle message center.
• 11019932Jun 24, 2025Electrical system. This Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16.
• 11019942Jun 23, 2025Electrical system. This Service Information bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak.
• 11019934Jun 10, 2025Electrical 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
• 11018914May 29, 2025Engine, Fuel 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).
• 11018912May 29, 2025Electrical system. In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Warranty coverage for the CP1 & Gen 3.1 Head Unit used in the listed models and model years to (8) eight years / 150,000 miles to cover certain qualifying repairs to the infotainment audio system.
• 11018909May 19, 2025Other or unknown. The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.
• 11018899May 13, 2025Electrical system. This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak.
• 11017466Apr 30, 2025Electrical system. This Service Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16.
• 11017452Apr 22, 2025Engine. This Bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be followed when diagnosing engine oil leakage on FA and FB type engines.
• 11017437Apr 22, 2025Electrical system, Engine. "This bulletin announces the availability of new oxygen sensors developed to address the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) detected by the Engine Control Module: • P0137: O2 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage Bank 1 Sensor 2 • P0138: O2 Sensor Circuit High Voltage Bank 1 Sensor 2 • P0140: O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected Bank 1 Sensor 2 • P0141: O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 2"
• 11017442Apr 14, 2025Back-over prevention (rear camera), Lane departure, Electrical system. This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files for the Subaru Rear Vehicle Detection (SRVD) system.
• 11017438Apr 14, 2025Engine, Fuel 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).
• 11016234Mar 31, 2025Other or unknown. This Bulletin announces availability of a User Guide and an informative video to supplement the recent releases to retailers of the SOA321152 and SOA321153 Terminal Test Kits.
• 11016233Mar 24, 2025Electrical system. In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Warranty coverage for the CP1 & Gen 3.1 Head Unit used in the above listed models and model years to (8) eight years / 150,000 miles to cover certain qualifying repairs to the infotainment audio system.
• 11016224Mar 24, 2025Engine. The purpose of this bulletin is to advise of SOA’s revised Catalytic Converter Recycling Program shipping procedure.
• 11016215Mar 24, 2025Engine. This Bulletin announces the Service Manual Correction for the diagnostic procedures to be followed when performing diagnostic repairs for diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P26A6 (Engine Coolant Bypass Valve “A” Position Sensor Circuit Low) and P26A7 (Engine Coolant Bypass Valve “A” Position Sensor Circuit High). Refer to the service procedures in this bulletin when performing diagnosis on DTCs P26A6 and P26A7. This…
• 11016206Mar 18, 2025Electrical system. This Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns.
• 11016205Mar 17, 2025Other or unknown. This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
• 11016172Mar 6, 2025Electrical system. When attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an Error Code 202 and / or 204 may occur preventing the process from completing successfully.
• 11016165Mar 4, 2025Electrical system, Engine. "This bulletin announces availability of new reprograming files for the Engine Control Module (ECM) developed to remedy the following DTCs: • P0016: Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 1 Sensor A • P0017: Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 1 Sensor B • P0018: Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 2 Sensor A • P0019: Crankshaft Position - Camshaft…

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