2001 Subaru Outback Technical Service Bulletins

103 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2001 Subaru Outback. 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.

• 11025796Nov 20, 2025Other or unknown. Subaru service article locator.
• 11025789Nov 20, 2025Other or unknown. Subaru service article locator.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 11022319Aug 21, 2025Electrical system. This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 11016224Mar 24, 2025Engine. The purpose of this bulletin is to advise of SOA’s revised Catalytic Converter Recycling Program shipping procedure.
• 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.
• 11014856Feb 10, 2025Suspension. Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has determined that affected vehicles, listed below, may have been manufactured with improperly applied paint to the rear suspension sub-frame. Affected vehicles which are operated in the "salt-belt" for an extensive period could result in the rear sub-frame rusting out and possibly breaking. There has been a change in the kits for the rust-proofing material along with a part number…
• 11014852Feb 10, 2025Electrical system. "This Service Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16."
• 11013530Jan 31, 2025Other or unknown. This announcement is in regard to special service tool shipment will be shipped directly to the Subar retailers during February.
• 11013525Jan 28, 2025Electrical system. A head unit OTA will be available via cellular network for Mid and High Grade CP1.5 head units.
• 11012260Dec 13, 2024Electrical system, Exterior lighting. This bulletin is for information purposes only.The bulletin adresses design changes of the headlamps and rear combination lamps, where moisture and or condensation may develop on the inside of the lamp lenses.
• 11010925Nov 14, 2024Electrical system. This annocement is to inform dealers to the Gen 3.1 Head Unit OTA will be available via Wi-Fi. The update will take place in multiple batches with the first beginneing November 15th and the last being Decemeber 3rd. This update is for approximatelt 714,000 VINs.
• 11009701Oct 31, 2024Other or unknown. This bulletin details an important regulation issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) which impacts the way some vehicles with accessories are sold. This regulation applies to any automobile retailer installing accessories on a vehicle prior to its first sale.
• 11009685Oct 1, 2024Other or unknown. This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
• 11008283Sep 27, 2024Electrical system. This Service Information Bulletin announces the preferred practices to be used when handling vehicles equipped with Gen2 Telematics which are enrolled in the Subaru STARLINK® Security Plus Service featuring Stolen Vehicle Recovery Plus with Immobilizer.
• 11008282Sep 27, 2024Engine, Electrical system. This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
• 11008281Sep 26, 2024Engine. This Service Information Bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be followed when diagnosing engine oil leakage on FA and FB type engines.
• 11008280Sep 26, 2024Electrical system. This Service Information bulletin is being released as guidance for proper testing and charging of vehicle batteries.
• 11008279Sep 26, 2024Electrical system. This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
• 11008276Sep 26, 2024Electrical system. The CP1.5 RCs OTA is available for all mid and high grade CP1.5 head units.
• 11008267Sep 17, 2024Engine. This bulletin announces availability of the NEW genuine Subaru engine oil filter.
• 11008259Sep 4, 2024Suspension. This bulletin outlines the judgment criteria to be used when inspecting front transverse link bushings to reduce unnecessary bushing replacement.
• 11006932Aug 15, 2024Electrical system. This Service Information Bulletin announces important diagnostic information to utilize when the Data Communication Module (DCM) is being tested as a dark current/standby current source.
• 11006935Aug 5, 2024Electrical system. This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure for 2025MY vehicles.
• 11006934Aug 5, 2024Engine, Electrical system. The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.

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