2015 Subaru Outback Technical Service Bulletins

550 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2015 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.

• 10093654Oct 28, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides a repair procedure to address a wind rushing and / or fluttering-type sound originating from the “b” pillar area of the vehicle. The sound is usually reported to be more prevalent when crosswinds are present and / or at highway speeds. The procedure involves the installation of a longer, 320mm piece of butyl adhesive to secure the upper front corner area of the rear door frame weatherstrip.
• 10093650Oct 26, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Subaru of america, inc. Will be issuing a warranty extension to address cracks or breakage in the deicer area of the windshield on 2015 and early production 2016 legacy and outback models equipped with the all weather package that included a windshield wiper deicer. This extension also covers certain early replacement windshields which were similarly affected.
• 10093649Oct 26, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Subaru of america, inc. (soa) quality assurance has identified an increase in the number of cracked windshields on some 2015 and 2016my legacy and outback models. Further investigation has determined the root cause for many of these failures to be the ceramic materials used for the black-colored printed perimeter combined with the silver-colored material used for the wiper deicer portion of the windshield glass.
• 10093646Oct 26, 2015Equipment. This bulletin provides a repair procedure to address a customer concern of the fuel filler door being difficult to close. The procedure involves removing approximately 1mm of material from the end of the plastic locking pin portion of the fuel filler door latch mechanism.
• 10093642Oct 19, 2015Body and structure. This bulletin provides a repair procedure to address a customer concern of the fuel filler door being difficult to open. The procedure involves removing approximately 1mm of material from the end of the plastic locking pin portion of the fuel filler door latch mechanism.
• 10093641Oct 16, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides a service procedure to address customer concerns of a wind rushing-type sound which seems to come from the front door glass sash area. Customers may report a concern with one or both front doors. It is only necessary to address the side with the confirmed condition. The door glass sash separates the main door glass from the small partition glass on each door.
• 10093631Oct 16, 2015Seats. This bulletin announces a design change to the rear seat backrest striker assembly. Prior to this change, if excessive force were to be applied to the reclining lever, the release cable could have become dislodged from the striker mechanism.
• 10093624Oct 7, 2015Equipment. This bulletin provides information to help diagnose and address different conditions relating to customer concerns which may arise when operating the new-generation “gen 2” f10 audio / navigation system. We will continue to add more helpful tips to this tsb as they become available.
• 10197411Oct 1, 2015Equipment. Tehnical Suppurt Guide Gen 2.0 & 2.1 Micro SD Navigation (AVN) Gen 2.0 & 2.1 Display Audio (DA)
• 10093129Sep 28, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. Subaru of america, inc. Has extended the availability of remanufactured cvt transmissions to include crosstrek, forester and impreza applications. Please check applications and availability through normal parts channels prior to making vehicle repairs. Retailers are required to use a remanufactured unit for all repairs reimbursed by subaru that require a major repair or replacement, except in the case of a “new”…
• 10093121Sep 24, 2015Back-over prevention (rear camera), Electrical system. "this bulletin announces the reprogramming file availability and installation procedure to address the following customer concerns when operating the clarion 6.2” display audio unit: • concern: slow start-up time (approximately 18 seconds) for the fm menu screen to display improvement: reduced start-up time to 12 seconds. • concern: delay (approximately 14 seconds) before guidelines on back-up camera display appear…
• 10093113Sep 15, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2015 and 2016 model year legacy and outback vehicles. During the manufacturing process of the propeller shaft that connects to the vehicle’s transmission, the seal cap and seal located inside the propeller shaft yoke may have been deformed. As a result, the seal may leak transmission fluid. If the transmission fluid leaks onto an exhaust pipe, there is a…
• 10093110Sep 14, 2015Engine, Electrical system. This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize the ecm for dtc p0137. These files will also address customer concerns of engine idle rpm drop after a hot engine restart on 2.5l models and when shifting from reverse to drive after a cold start on 3.6l models.
• 10093105Sep 11, 2015Equipment. "this service information bulletin announces a design change to the oil pressure switch assembly. Nickel plating has been applied to the internal switch contacts to enhance their durability and reduce the possibility of poor contact which could affect operation or cause improper illumination of the oil pressure warning lamp. A small pilot portion was added to the threaded area on p.n. 25240ka051 as shown in the…
• 10093067Sep 10, 2015Engine. "this service information bulletin announces a design change to the oil pressure switch assembly. Nickel plating has been applied to the internal switch contacts to enhance their durability and reduce the possibility of poor contact which could affect operation or cause improper illumination of the oil pressure warning lamp. A small pilot portion was added to the threaded area on p.n. 25240ka051 as shown in the…
• 10092546Aug 28, 2015Equipment. Update ] subaru recall campaign: wqu]56 propeller shaft owner notification owner notification letters will be mailed today, and emails to owners will follow early next week. Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2015 and 2016 model year legacy and outback vehicles.
• 10092541Aug 26, 2015Equipment. "all shipments for the wqu56 recall are complete. Some retailers have placed orders in the system for these parts. We will be removing the hold against the propeller shafts on monday, august 31, 2015. If you have placed an order for a propeller shaft that you do not need, please cancel the order.
• 10092526Aug 21, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. 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…
• 10092525Aug 19, 2015Equipment. Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2015 and 2016 model year legacy and outback vehicles.
• 10092498Aug 13, 2015Equipment. Recall campaign: wqu-56 propeller shaft – parts supply update. Propeller shaft shipment quantities to cover all affected vehicles retailed prior to august 4th stop sale will be completed this week. Your soa zone office has been provided the affected vin list to identify retailed units. Please contact vehicle owners and arrange appointment to perform recall procedure on their vehicle as soon as possible.
• 10092497Aug 12, 2015Equipment. Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2015 and 2016 model year legacy and outback vehicles.
• 10092496Aug 11, 2015Electrical system. This bulletin announces a procedure for updating the 7” display audio unit’s operating system software. The following list of symptoms and related changes provides a brief description of which customer concerns the updates are intended to address. If the reported customer concern is not identified in the following information, performing the update procedure will not address it. It is important to read through and…
• 10092495Aug 11, 2015Electrical system. This bulletin announces a procedure for updating the navigation / audio unit’s operating system software. The following list of symptoms and related changes provides a brief description of which customer concerns the updates are intended to address. If the reported customer concern is not identified in the following information, performing the update procedure will not address it. It is important to read through…
• 10092494Aug 10, 2015Equipment. "update: subaru recall campaign: wqu-56 propeller shaft-bulletin please be advised that the product campaign bulletin for wqu-56 has been posted on stis. The bulletin includes detailed information regarding the parts shipments and the repair procedure."
• 10092489Aug 7, 2015Equipment. Subject: new subaru recall campaign: wqu]56 propeller shaft. Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2015 and 2016 model year legacy and outback vehicles.
• 10092012Jul 29, 2015Equipment. 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 claims policies and procedures manual found in subarunet. 2015my subaru vehicles
• 10092008Jul 27, 2015Engine cooling. This bulletin provides a treatment procedure to address a customer concern of rust developing on the front exhaust pipe heat shield retaining bolt heads as shown in the illustrations below.
• 10091989Jul 20, 2015Equipment. This bulletin announces a procedure for updating the navigation / audio unit’s operating system software. The following list of symptoms and related changes provides a brief description of which customer concerns the updates are intended to address. If the reported customer concern is not identified in the following information, performing the update procedure will not address it. It is important to read through…
• 10091988Jul 20, 2015Electrical system. This bulletin announces a procedure for updating the 7” display audio unit’s operating system software. The following list of symptoms and related changes provides a brief description of which customer concerns the updates are intended to address. If the reported customer concern is not identified in the following information, performing the update procedure will not address it. It is important to read through and…
• 10091985Jul 20, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. "owner notification - subaru recall campaign: wqs-54 driver assist system (eyesight) delay in warning indicator owner notification • subaru will notify potentially affected vehicle owners by first class mail. Owner notification will begin on july 20, 2015. • emails will also be sent to affected owners with a valid email address on file with mysubaru.com."
• 10091974Jul 10, 2015Equipment. This bulletin provides information to help diagnose and address different conditions relating to customer concerns which may arise when operating the new-generation “gen 2” f10 audio / navigation system. We will continue to add more helpful tips to this tsb as they become available.
• 10091973Jul 9, 2015Equipment. "this bulletin provides a procedure to follow when addressing customer concerns of a “popping” type sound heard through the audio unit speakers. This condition occurs when listening to “cached radio”. The cached radio feature allows you to hear the radio broadcast which otherwise would have been missed while taking a phone call using the bluetooth hands-free feature. While on the phone call, the radio broadcast is…
• 10140559Jun 30, 2015Electrical system, Lane departure, Vehicle speed control, Forward collision…. Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is recalling certain 2015 model year Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback, Subaru Impreza (4Door and 5Door) and Subaru XV Crosstrek vehicles and certain 2016MY Subaru WRX vehicles equipped with a Driver Assist System. The programming of the Driver Assist System will not detect a fault in one of the associated system components.
• 10059181Jun 30, 2015Exterior lighting, Equipment. Subaru: tsb contains an owner's notification letter. Select document search button below. In certain vehicles there is a delayed in detecting a failure of brake lamp switch (bls) by driver assist system and takes longer for vehicle dynamic control (vdc) to receive request, resulting in no automatic braking. Model 2015 legacy, outback, impreza, xv crosstrek, 2016 wrx.
• 10140557Jun 29, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin announces a procedure for updating the navigation / audio unit?s operating system software. The following list of symptoms and related changes provides a brief description of which customer concerns the updates are intended to address. If the reported customer concern is not identified in the following information, performing the update procedure will not address it. It is important to read through…
• 10140548Jun 17, 2015Electrical system. This bulletin announces a procedure for updating the 7? Display Audio unit?s operating system software. The following list of symptoms and related changes provides a brief description of which customer concerns the updates are intended to address. If the reported customer concern is not identified in the following information, performing the update procedure will not address it. It is important to read through and…
• 10140467Jun 17, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin announces a procedure for updating the navigation/audio unit?s operating system software. The following list of symptoms and related changes provides a brief description of which customer concerns the updates are intended to address. If the reported customer concern is not identified in the following information, performing the update procedure will not address it. It is important to read through and…
• 10140460Jun 8, 2015Electrical system, Brakes. The WQS?54 Repair Procedure Bulletin has been posted on STIS. Coverage information for all affected Stop?Sale vehicles is available on subarunet.com. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain vehicles equipped with a driver assist system: ? 2015 model year Legacy vehicles ? 2015 model year Outback vehicles ? 2015 model year Impreza vehicles ? 2015 model year XV Crosstrek vehicles ?
• 10140456Jun 5, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is recalling certain 2015 model year Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback, Subaru Impreza (4Door and 5Door) and Subaru XV Crosstrek vehicles and certain 2016MY Subaru WRX vehicles equipped with a Driver Assist System. The programming of the Driver Assist System will not detect a fault in one of the associated system components.
• 10192924Jun 4, 2015Electrical system. New Subaru Recall Campaign: WQS-54 Driver Assist System Delay in Warning Indicator. The programming of the driver assist system will not detect a fault in one of the associated system components. In the event of brake lamp switch (BLS) failure, the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) correctly detects the BLS failure, but the driver assist system will be delayed in detecting the BLS failure.
• 10140455Jun 4, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain vehicles equipped with a driver assist system The programming of the driver assist system will not detect a fault in one of the associated system components. In the event of brake lamp switch (BLS) failure, the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) correctly detects the BLS failure, but the driver assist system will be delayed in detecting the BLS failure.
• 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…
• 10090411May 28, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Body and structure. "this bulletin provides a service procedure to address customer concerns of a wind rushing-type sound which seems to come from the front door glass sash area. Customers may report a concern with one or both front doors. It is only necessary to address the side with the confirmed condition. The door glass sash separates the main door glass from the small partition glass on each door.
• 10090410May 28, 2015Equipment. 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 claims policies and procedures manual found in subarunet. Revised to add power amplifier.
• 10090371May 21, 2015Body and structure. "this bulletin provides a repair procedure to address a wind rushing and / or fluttering-type sound originating from the “b” pillar area of the vehicle. The sound is usually reported to be more prevalent when crosswinds are present. The procedure involves the installation of a longer, 320mm piece of butyl adhesive to secure the upper front corner area of the rear door frame weatherstrip."
• 10088141May 21, 2015Body and structure. "this bulletin provides a repair procedure to address a wind rushing and / or fluttering-type sound originating from the “b” pillar area of the vehicle. The sound is usually reported to be more prevalent when crosswinds are present. The procedure involves the installation of a longer, 320mm piece of butyl adhesive to secure the upper front corner area of the rear door frame weatherstrip."
• 10074649May 21, 2015Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10090324May 7, 2015Body and structure. "this bulletin provides a service procedure to address customer concerns of a wind rushing-type sound which seems to come from the rear door glass sash area. Customers may report a concern with one or both rear doors. It is only necessary to address the side with the confirmed condition. The door glass sash separates the main door glass from the small partition glass at the rear of each door.
• 10088041May 7, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). "this bulletin provides a service procedure to address customer concerns of a wind rushing-type sound which seems to come from the rear door glass sash area. Customers may report a concern with one or both rear doors. It is only necessary to address the side with the confirmed condition. The door glass sash separates the main door glass from the small partition glass at the rear of each door.

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