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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 10234274Dec 19, 2012Engine. DTC P0456 Reprogramming File Availability
• 10093980Dec 19, 2012Engine. Dtc p0456 reprogramming file availability
• 10065096Dec 19, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10234264Dec 12, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. CVT Secondary Pressure Sensor Diagnostics
• 10234262Dec 12, 2012Lane departure. AT Oil Temperature Warning Lamp Flashing
• 10093975Dec 12, 2012Equipment. Cvt secondary pressure sensor diagnostics
• 10093972Dec 12, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. At oil temperature warning lamp flashing
• 10065093Dec 12, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10065092Dec 12, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10234269Dec 6, 2012Engine cooling. If you encounter a vehicle which has P0128 stored in memory, it may be caused by a very slight variation in coolant temperature between the left and right cylinder bank.
• 10093953Dec 6, 2012Engine cooling. P0128 coolant thermostat (engine coolant temperature below thermostat regulating temperature)
• 10065088Dec 6, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10234289Nov 30, 2012Electrical system. ECM reprogramming
• 10047519Nov 30, 2012Engine, Electrical system. Subaru: see document search button for owner letter. Software change will not affect fuel economy or performance, even though a correction, for engine control module, has been developed for the deficiency in obdii system thermostat monitoring logic. Models 2011-2012 legacy, outback, impreza sedan, wagon, forester, tribeca and 2013 brz. *pe updated 1/31/13.
• 10093401Nov 26, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin provides an inspection and diagnosis method for the cvt’s secondary pressure sensor which if failed, could create a customer concern of a squealing-type sound during light throttle application.
• 10065078Nov 26, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10233142Oct 26, 2012Electrical system. Subaru Service Program WQC-39: ECM Reprogramming
• 10093274Oct 26, 2012Electrical system. Subaru service program wqc-39: ecm reprogramming
• 10093207Oct 23, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Sunroof binds: if you encounter a customer complaint when opening the sunroof (the glass opens about one inch then stops, makes a squeak type sound and/or opens halfway then binds), the wedge cap may be out of alignment.
• 10065064Oct 23, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10093206Oct 10, 2012Equipment. Service manual corrections - 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.
• 10065063Oct 10, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.

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