2010 Subaru Outback Technical Service Bulletins

319 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2010 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.

• 10065775Jun 3, 2013Tires. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10141538May 22, 2013Equipment, Body and structure. 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. Normally, the condition will occur during the winter months in states that use salt or similar mineral based anti-icing agents on their streets and highways.
• 10065762May 22, 2013Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10234856May 20, 2013Other or unknown. Accessory Trailer Hitch L101SAJ001
• 10141531May 20, 2013Equipment, Other or unknown. This Bulletin advises of a potential quality issue with the Genuine Subaru Accessory Trailer Hitch, part number L101SAJ001. The issue involves the inside dimensions of the receiver tube. Customers may have trouble fully installing either the trailer hitch ball mount and/or the hitch mounted bike attachment into the receiver far enough to allow the hitch pin to be inserted.
• 10065755May 20, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10234848May 7, 2013Equipment. Tonneau Cover Stopper / Holder Repair
• 10141522May 7, 2013Equipment. This Bulletin provides a repair procedure for the replacement of the tonneau cover stoppers. This procedure must be used in place of tonneau cover assembly replacement for stopper failure. Replacing the complete tonneau cover assembly due to a stopper failure is no longer an accepted repair.
• 10065147May 7, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10233115Apr 30, 2013Equipment. Service Manual Corrections
• 10232879Apr 25, 2013Electrical system. Replacement Key and Immobilizer info
• 10233126Apr 22, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. Subaru Recall Campaign WQF42: Optional Genuine Subaru Remote Engine Starter Transmitter fobs
• 10068207Apr 22, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10233147Apr 1, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. Optional Genuine Subaru Remote Engine Starter
• 10067084Apr 1, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10085114Mar 15, 2013Exterior lighting. "the following information is intended to provide further clarification of the proper claims procedures to follow when a vehicle comes in to your service department for the wqe]41 puddle light campaign. First and foremost, verify the vehicle is equipped with genuine subaru accessory puddle lights. If the vehicle is not equipped, release the vehicle as no correction is required."
• 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.
• 10085003Mar 6, 2013Exterior lighting. "in order to remove the display of an open recall on the wqe99 program (optional puddle lights) that was used for vehicles that may or may not have puddle lights, the wqe99 program has been discontinued. The actual recall for the puddle lights (wqe41) remains unchanged. To replace the wqe99 notification, comments will be added to the vehicle coverage inquiry to identify these vehicles.
• 10083709Feb 25, 2013Electrical system. We would like to remind dealers that for this campaign the repair part number is h001ssc300, which is a fused mini harness. There are two required per vehicle. There are other components listed in the campaign bulletin for convenience but, the likelihood of these parts being needed is small. Therefore, due to the limited availability of these parts we are asking dealers to please only order parts as needed for…
• 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, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. 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.
• 10067852Feb 22, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10083701Feb 19, 2013Exterior lighting. The optional genuine subaru puddle light recall has now been released. Owner notification letters were mailed today. Effective today, tuesday, february 19, 2013, all claims should be submitted using the recall bulletin claim coding information.
• 10083646Feb 19, 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 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 light…
• 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.
• 10232856Feb 8, 2013Electrical system. IMPORTANT- Information on Remote Engine Starters
• 10083598Feb 8, 2013Electrical system. It has come to our attention that there may be a potential parts quality issue with certain remote engine starter kits. We are asking that dealers please check their inventory and identify any bad lots (listed below) and return them to their facing warehouse. All of the rdc’s have sorted and removed any inventory that may be affected.
• 10232851Feb 7, 2013Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Front Door Glass Does Not Close Properly
• 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, 2013Electrical system, Other or unknown. 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…
• 10080090Jan 10, 2013Tires. This bulletin provides a modification procedure to address a customer concern of a tire rubbing-type sound heard from the right front of the vehicle. The sound will only occur when backing up with the wheels turned to the right a certain amount. It is caused by the right front tire coming in contact with the inside corner of the accessory splash guard. A similar production update to the accessory splash guard will…
• 10065105Jan 10, 2013Tires. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10051619Jan 10, 2013Body and structure. Subaru: tire rubbing sound from right front. The sound will only occur when backing up with the wheels turned to the right a certain amount. It is caused by the right front tire coming in contact with the inside corner of the accessory splash guard.including 2010 my.
• 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

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