2012 Subaru Legacy Technical Service Bulletins

333 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 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.

• 10085247Mar 3, 2014Equipment. Revised l/front dash speaker grille
• 10068297Mar 3, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10235875Mar 1, 2014Exterior lighting, Body and structure, Equipment, Electrical system, Engine…. Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newsletter
• 10067867Feb 24, 2014Seats. Film residue removal from underside of front seat cushion covers
• 10234840Jan 29, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Correction to Diagnostics for 5AT-Related DTCs
• 10067835Jan 29, 2014Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. This service information describes 2 corrections to the service manual diagnostic procedures for the dtcs listed above. The information is only applicable to vehicles equipped with 5at transmissions and relates to diagnostics for the lock-up solenoid and shift solenoid circuits. All the affected service manuals will be revised accordingly in the near future.
• 10235836Jan 6, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Design Change to Lock-Up Type Torque Converter
• 10080367Jan 6, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. "design change to lock-up type torque converter - this bulletin announces the availability of a countermeasure torque converter assembly to address a customer concern of very low engine rpm when coming to a stop. "
• 10067826Jan 6, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10233059Dec 3, 2013Engine cooling. Surface Treatment Change To Oil Control Piston Rings
• 10233047Nov 27, 2013Engine cooling. ECM Reprogramming Availability for DTC P050A
• 10093678Nov 27, 2013Engine. This bulletin announces the availability of ecm reprogramming files to address a false cel/mil illumination and setting of dtc p050a. This dtc can result from specific clutch operation (on mt models) and / or driving patterns occurring immediately after starting the engine.
• 10067049Nov 27, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10054223Nov 27, 2013Electrical system, Engine. Subaru: ecm is available for reprogramming files to address false cel/mil illumination and the diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p050a resulted from specific clutch operations and/or driving patterns after starting engine. Model 2011-2013 legacy, forester, impreza.
• 10054221Nov 21, 2013Exterior lighting. Subaru: the formation of moisture and/or condensation, inside of rear combination and headlamps, is temporary, and will evaporate when temperature rises inside lamps. Model all. No years listed.
• 10092186Aug 21, 2013Equipment. "we have received several calls from dealers who have customers eligible for the wqh44 subaru carpeted floor mat recall but do not have the original mats that were in the vehicle at the time of sale. In most cases, the customers have stated that they have discarded or destroyed the mats. In other instances, the customers indicated that their vehicle did not have the mats when they purchased the vehicle.
• 10234928Aug 19, 2013Equipment. Service Manual Corrections
• 10092169Aug 19, 2013Equipment. "every new model year, a technical service bulletin with information relating to the warranty exchange program is released. These bulletins on stis include illustrations of all exchange units along with part numbers and other related exchange information. It is imperative that the part numbers listed in these bulletins be used when ordering exchange units unless otherwise notified.
• 10234921Aug 9, 2013Equipment. Exchange Component Identification and prcedures
• 10092131Aug 9, 2013Equipment. This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. The exchange program policy can also be found in sections 8.4.9 and 11.2.10 of your service policies and procedures manual found in subarunet.
• 10067012Aug 9, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10234924Aug 8, 2013Equipment. Reprogramming for Non-Requested Bluetooth Audio Streaming Affecting ONLY Clarion Audio Units
• 10092098Aug 8, 2013Electrical system. This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to address customer concerns of the bluetooth audio streaming feature operating without being selected. This causes the source’s (smartphone, ipod®, iphone®, mp3 player) battery to drain unexpectedly. The update will initiate an “off” signal to the media device should bluetooth audio streaming begin without a request from the vehicle’s audio unit.
• 10067011Aug 8, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10234852Jun 12, 2013Equipment. Exchange Component Identification and procedures
• 10085408Jun 12, 2013Equipment. This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. The exchange program policy can also be found in sections 8.4.9 and 11.2.10 of your service policies and procedures manual found in subarunet. 2012my subaru vehicles
• 10065781Jun 12, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10235852Jun 4, 2013Equipment. Service Manual Corrections
• 10084424Jun 4, 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…
• 10234845May 22, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). If you encounter a customer complaint of a white residue build up on the rear door partition glass or interior molding, it may be crystallized salt.
• 10233119Apr 25, 2013Engine cooling. Oil Filler Cap Gasket Coming Unseated
• 10232879Apr 25, 2013Electrical system. Replacement Key and Immobilizer info
• 10068207Apr 22, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10233114Apr 12, 2013Equipment. Service Manual Corrections
• 10233147Apr 1, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. Optional Genuine Subaru Remote Engine Starter
• 10067084Apr 1, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10233445Mar 14, 2013Equipment. If you have copies of 12-135-12R please discard and refer to 07-72-13 for the latest repair procedure.
• 10233439Mar 8, 2013Wheels. Pop Sound from Right Rear Wheel Apron Area
• 10233424Mar 8, 2013Wheels. Pop Sound from Right Rear Wheel Apron Area
• 10085103Mar 8, 2013Wheels. The purpose of this bulletin is to provide a repair procedure to address a customer concern of a “pop” type sound coming from the right rear wheel apron area. The sound may occur over bumps when a twisting motion is introduced into the vehicle chassis at low speeds. After verifying the customer’s concern and performing the procedure, be sure to road test the car again to confirm the sound has been eliminated.
• 10065122Mar 8, 2013Wheels. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 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.
• 10232869Feb 19, 2013Equipment, Other or unknown. Puddle Light Recall
• 10232861Feb 14, 2013Body and structure. Water Leak from the Map Light Area
• 10083636Feb 14, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). If you encounter a customer complaint that water is leaking from the map light area, it could be caused by water leaking through the area of the sunroof cable mechanism. To remedy the condition, silicone sealer will need to be applied to both of the front end caps as indicated below. Refer to the repair procedure listed below.
• 10067847Feb 14, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Summary to be provided on a future date.

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