2011 Subaru Legacy Technical Service Bulletins

350 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2011 Subaru Legacy. 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.

• 10232851Feb 7, 2013Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Front Door Glass Does Not Close Properly
• 10067846Feb 7, 2013Engine cooling. If you encounter a customer complaint concerning white smoke from the exhaust pipe and/or high oil consumption, it may be the result of the #1 and/or #4 intake valve guide insertion hole improperly machined, permitting oil to enter the combustion chamber. To remedy this condition, the cylinder head(s) will need to be replaced. Please read this bulletin in its entirety before proceeding.
• 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…
• 10235882Feb 1, 2013Exterior lighting, Equipment, Electrical system. Optional Genuine Subaru Puddle Lights
• 10235835Feb 1, 2013Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. Inspection Procedure for AT Oil Temperature Warning Lamp Flashing
• 10232868Feb 1, 2013Other or unknown, Electrical system. Optional Genuine Subaru Puddle Lights
• 10067834Feb 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. If you encounter a vehicle that has the oil temperature warning lamp flashing with p0751, p0756, p0761, p0766, p0771, p1840, p1841, p1842, p1843 or p1844 stored in memory and possibly an intermittent stalling condition, it may be the result of contamination in the valve body. Instead of replacing the valve body, flush the transmission and perform the dynamic check mode procedure.
• 10235831Jan 29, 2013Body and structure. Sunroof Does Not Open or Close Properly
• 10080206Jan 29, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides diagnosis and repair procedures to address a customer concern of the sunroof not opening or closing properly. It will also address a “popping” or “slamming” sound from the glass panel when it lowers prior to retracting. This bulletin supersedes tsbs 12-122-10r, 12-124-10r and 12-135-12.
• 10065115Jan 29, 2013Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10080094Jan 15, 2013Exterior lighting. Subaru has determined that affected vehicles equipped with optional genuine subaru puddle lights may develop a short circuit and cause the related components to overheat and potentially melt. A short circuit can develop when either the puddle lights or their connectors are exposed to an electrolytic moisture source (I.e. Salt water) and it penetrates the circuit board of the puddle light or the pins of the puddle…
• 10235881Jan 1, 2013Exterior lighting, Equipment, Electrical system. Preliminary Inspection and Repair Procedure for Puddle Light Campaign WQE-41
• 10065109Jan 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10233125Dec 27, 2012Exterior lighting. New Subaru Recall Campaign: Optional Genuine Subaru Puddle Lights
• 10093984Dec 27, 2012Fuel system. New subaru recall campaign: optional genuine subaru puddle lights
• 10093987Dec 20, 2012Equipment, Brakes. Important information regarding service program bulletin wqc-39
• 10234274Dec 19, 2012Engine. DTC P0456 Reprogramming File Availability
• 10093980Dec 19, 2012Engine. Dtc p0456 reprogramming file availability
• 10065096Dec 19, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10234264Dec 12, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. CVT Secondary Pressure Sensor Diagnostics
• 10234262Dec 12, 2012Lane departure. AT Oil Temperature Warning Lamp Flashing
• 10093975Dec 12, 2012Equipment. Cvt secondary pressure sensor diagnostics
• 10093972Dec 12, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. At oil temperature warning lamp flashing
• 10065093Dec 12, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10065092Dec 12, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10234269Dec 6, 2012Engine cooling. If you encounter a vehicle which has P0128 stored in memory, it may be caused by a very slight variation in coolant temperature between the left and right cylinder bank.
• 10093953Dec 6, 2012Engine cooling. P0128 coolant thermostat (engine coolant temperature below thermostat regulating temperature)
• 10065088Dec 6, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 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.
• 10234263Nov 26, 2012Back-over prevention (rear camera), Brakes. CVT Secondary Pressure Sensor Diagnostics
• 10093401Nov 26, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin provides an inspection and diagnosis method for the cvt’s secondary pressure sensor which if failed, could create a customer concern of a squealing-type sound during light throttle application.
• 10065078Nov 26, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10233144Nov 14, 2012Electrical system. Important Information Regarding Service Program Bulletin WQC-39
• 10233143Nov 14, 2012Electrical system. Service program
• 10093411Nov 14, 2012Equipment. Memo about campaign wqc-39
• 10067105Nov 14, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10067104Nov 14, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10233142Oct 26, 2012Electrical system. Subaru Service Program WQC-39: ECM Reprogramming
• 10093274Oct 26, 2012Electrical system. Subaru service program wqc-39: ecm reprogramming
• 10047539Oct 25, 2012Air bags. Subaru: information being provided regarding counterfeit air bags, being used as replacement parts and installed in certain vehicles. Models 2008-2011 legacy, outback, impreza, forester.
• 10093207Oct 23, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Sunroof binds: if you encounter a customer complaint when opening the sunroof (the glass opens about one inch then stops, makes a squeak type sound and/or opens halfway then binds), the wedge cap may be out of alignment.
• 10065064Oct 23, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10093184Oct 9, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. If you encounter a customer concern of the steering wheel satellite switch for the volume or mute operation does not function properly or is inoperative, the switch may need to be replaced. The steering wheel satellite switch is now available as a service part.
• 10065058Oct 9, 2012Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10037968Feb 3, 2011Tires. Subaru: there is a steering wheel vibration at highway speeds due to an imporper wheel balance.
• 10037966Feb 3, 2011Steering. Subaru: at highway speeds there is a steering wheel shake or vibration. 2010-2011 legacy and outback.
• 10037904Jan 6, 2011Engine cooling. Subaru: there has been a modification to the intake manifold nipple. 2011 legacy.
• 10034544Nov 29, 2010Steering. Subaru: steering wheel vibration (shake, shimmy) at highway speeds. The repair procedure should be performed to minimize the concern. The majority of these conditions can be greatly reduced, some road feel may be considered characteristic and can be compared to like model vehicles with similar mileage. *pe updated 5/6/11.
• 10034046Aug 1, 2010Electrical system. Subaru service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Engine control module (ecm) reprogramming. A modification to the engine control module (ecm) software logic has been developed to improve the performance of the emission control system. This software change will not adversely affect fuel economy or performance. Csc letter was rec'd.

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