2012 Subaru Outback Technical Service Bulletins

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

• 10092529Aug 24, 2015Equipment. This service information bulletin is intended to provide helpful insight to use when responding to customer inquiries involving the pairing and use of cellular phones with clarion audio units. This includes customer concerns where the phone will not automatically pair itself but instead requires manual phone selection on the audio unit to allow pairing to proceed.
• 10092482Aug 6, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. "this bulletin provides a diagnostic procedure for confirmation of a suspected cvt chain slip condition. Examples of customer concerns may be: abnormal transmission operating sounds, a shudder or vibration sensation, lack of power, hesitation, engine rpm rise without increase in vehicle speed or in isolated cases, a check engine lamp illumination (with engine misfire dtcs stored in the ecm memory)."
• 10140464Jun 15, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. This bulletin announces a replacement wiper switch assembly to address customer concerns of the wipers not parking correctly or moving intermittently, even when the control switch is off. Testing revealed moisture being retained in a composition of soldering flux and grease used during switch manufacturing may be forced out under extreme high-temperature conditions. If this moisture causes intermittent continuity…
• 10059186Jun 15, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Subaru: moisture is retained in composition of soldering flux and grease, in some vehicles, causing wipers to move intermittently or not parking correctly and wiper switch assembly needs to be replaced. Model 2010-12 legacy, outback.
• 10140561Jun 3, 2015Equipment. 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…
• 10140453Jun 3, 2015Equipment. 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…
• 10090421May 29, 2015Wheels, Brakes. In response to isolated reports of cracked or broken abs wheel speed sensor harness retaining clips caused by reaction with acids used in some wheel cleaners, the clip material has been changed to polypropylene (ppo).
• 10059220May 29, 2015Brakes. Subaru: some wheel cleaners have acid, and abs wheel sensor harness retaining clips would either become broken or developed cracks and a new retaining clip, with polyproplylene, would be used instead. Model 2010-14 legacy, outback.
• 10141513Apr 23, 2015Engine cooling. This Service Information bulletin provides revised procedures for inspection and measurement of the cylinder block assembly to determine whether or not replacement is necessary. Read through and understand this information completely before proceeding with any repairs to the cylinder block. All Models with FA and FB Engines, 2011MY and Later.
• 10090492Mar 13, 2015Steering. This bulletin announces availability of a design change to the power steering pump to address customer concerns of increased steering effort, especially in cold temperatures. Revised to specify h4 models only.
• 10090454Mar 2, 2015Equipment. 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.
• 10083894Feb 20, 2015Steering. This bulletin announces availability of a design change to the power steering pump to address customer concerns of increased steering effort, especially in cold temperatures.
• 10057514Feb 20, 2015Steering. Subaru: in order to address the concerns of increased steering effort, a design change to the power steering pump has been made.
• 10083886Feb 13, 2015Electrical system. This service information bulletin provides recommendations to address a customer concern of a “check device” error message being displayed on the screen of their panasonic audio unit. This condition is most likely to occur in warm climates and / or during the summer months when cabin temperatures can easily exceed 158°(f) during a hot soak situation.
• 10080902Jan 30, 2015Latches, locks and linkages. This service information bulletin announces a change to the appearance of the hood latch and striker mounting bolts. The original bolts had a black-colored finish while the new bolts are silver in color. There is no change to the shape or strength of the bolts.
• 10080781Jan 26, 2015Electrical system. This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files for optimizing the tcm logic used in the listed cvt-equipped vehicles. This new logic provides enhanced control of the cvt primary pulley oil pressure circuit for an increased level of performance during stop-and-go driving. This reprogramming must be installed anytime a cvt assembly is replaced with a new or remanufactured cvt assembly.
• 10093713Nov 21, 2014Equipment. Accessory drive belt tensioner component changes
• 10235893Nov 19, 2014Engine cooling. Oil Control Valve Assembly Part Number 10921AA230
• 10235894Oct 23, 2014Electrical system, Steering. Revision to Troubleshooting Information for VDC DTC C0071
• 10093509Oct 23, 2014Electrical system, Steering. Revision to troubleshooting information for vdc dtc c0071
• 10235961Oct 21, 2014Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Remanufactured CVT Program
• 10093487Oct 21, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Remanufactured cvt program - subaru of america, inc. Is pleased to announce our first-ever remanufactured cvt program.
• 10068645Oct 21, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10235911Oct 10, 2014Engine cooling. Intercooler/Intake Air Duct
• 10093466Oct 10, 2014Equipment. Intercooler/intake air duct - this bulletin announces availability of a revised replacement air intake duct for the turbocharged vehicles specified above.
• 10056877Oct 10, 2014Equipment. Subaru: information regarding replacement revision of air intake duct for turbocharger where insulator portion of duct separates from duct and leaks boost pressure, loss of power and increased sound levels occurs. Model 2005-12 legacy, outback turbo, 2009-13 forester turbo, 2008-14 impreza wrx.
• 10232535Jul 17, 2014Electrical system. Replacement Key and Immobilizer Info
• 10234851Jul 10, 2014Body and structure. ?Click?, ?Pop? or ?Creek? Sound from Left or Right Outer Cowl Corner / Base of ?A? Pillar Area
• 10091766Jul 10, 2014Body and structure. “click”, “pop” or “creek” sound from left or right outer cowl corner / base of “a” pillar area - this bulletin provides a repair procedure to address customer concerns of a “click”, “pop” or “creek” sound heard coming from either the left or right side around the rear corners of the cowl / engine compartment / base of “a” pillar area.
• 10234846Jul 8, 2014Wheels. Pop Sound from Right Rear Wheel Apron Area
• 10091763Jul 8, 2014Wheels. Pop sound from right rear wheel apron area - 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.
• 10084266Jun 18, 2014Wheels, Body and structure. Pop sound from right rear wheel apron area - 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.
• 10234839May 7, 2014Other or unknown, Transmission and drivetrain. Design Change to Lock-Up Type Torque Converter
• 10084313May 7, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Design change to lock-up type torque converter
• 10068301May 7, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10233441Apr 17, 2014Engine cooling. Intercooler/Intake Air Duct
• 10084453Apr 17, 2014Engine cooling. This bulletin announces availability of a revised replacement air intake duct for the turbocharged vehicles specified.
• 10233432Mar 13, 2014Electrical system. Revised B1650 Diagnostics and ODS Rezeroing Procedure
• 10090191Mar 13, 2014Equipment. Revised b1650 diagnostics and ods rezeroing procedure
• 10087482Mar 13, 2014Equipment. Revised b1650 diagnostics and ods rezeroing procedure
• 10067878Mar 13, 2014Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10232888Mar 3, 2014Equipment. Revised L/Front Dash Speaker Grille
• 10090142Mar 3, 2014Equipment. Revised l/front dash speaker grille
• 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

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