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.

• 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
• 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
• 10092166Aug 19, 2013Tires, Equipment. 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…
• 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
• 10085410Jun 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. 2013my 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…
• 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
• 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.
• 10233445Mar 14, 2013Equipment. 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.
• 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.
• 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…
• 10235835Feb 1, 2013Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. Inspection Procedure for AT Oil Temperature Warning Lamp Flashing
• 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

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