2011 Subaru Outback Technical Service Bulletins

338 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2011 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.

• 10067826Jan 6, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. 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.
• 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…
• 10234856May 20, 2013Other or unknown. Accessory Trailer Hitch L101SAJ001
• 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
• 10233119Apr 25, 2013Engine cooling. Oil Filler Cap Gasket Coming Unseated
• 10232879Apr 25, 2013Electrical system. Replacement Key and Immobilizer info
• 10068201Apr 25, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10233126Apr 22, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. 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."
• 10233445Mar 14, 2013Equipment. If you have copies of 12-135-12R please discard and refer to 07-72-13 for the latest repair procedure.
• 10085111Mar 14, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Note: service bulletin 12-135-12r (sunroof binding, wedge cap adjustment procedure revisited) has been deleted from stis and has been replaced with service bulletin 07-72-13 (sunroof does not open or close properly, popping or slamming sound when glass lowers prior to opening). If you have copies of 12-135-12r please discard and refer to 07-72-13 for the latest repair procedure.
• 10065124Mar 14, 2013Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 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, 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.
• 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.
• 10232855Feb 7, 2013Engine cooling. White Smoke from Tailpipe and/or High Oil Consumption
• 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…

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