2018 Subaru Outback Technical Service Bulletins

439 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2018 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.

• 10232213Feb 3, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. Subaru Battery Drain Product Liability Litigation.
• 10231299Jan 12, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. This Service Information Bulletin provides updated diagnostic procedures to follow and a brief questionnaire to complete when diagnosing an alleged Chain Slip condition on the TR580 and TR690 model CVT transmissions used in the models listed.
• 10231286Jan 5, 2023Electrical system. Subaru Battery Drain Product Liability Litigation.
• 10226839Nov 18, 2022Electrical system, Equipment. In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is extending the New Car Basic Warranty coverage for the 12 Volt batteries used in the above listed models and model years beyond the original three (3) years or thirty six thousand miles (36,000), whichever comes first.
• 10226904Nov 17, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. This Bulletin provides updated diagnostic procedures to follow and a brief questionnaire to complete when diagnosing an alleged Chain Slip condition on the TR580 and TR690 model CVT transmissions used in the models listed.
• 10226863Nov 17, 2022Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin announces availability of new Harman audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic designed to optimize efficiency while addressin customer concerns.
• 10226837Nov 4, 2022Brakes, Electrical system. In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Warranty coverage for the electronic connector lock tab for the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) assembly used in the above listed models and model years from (3) years or thirty-six thousand (36,000) miles (whichever comes first) to (15) years / unlimited mileage.
• 10226836Nov 4, 2022Electrical system, Brakes. In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is announcing an extension to the Basic New Car Limited Warranty for the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) connector lock tab for certain 2015-2018MY Legacy, Outback & WRX models equipped with automatic transmissions.
• 10225753Oct 31, 2022Electrical system. Subaru Battery Drain Product Liability Litigation.
• 10225740Oct 3, 2022Suspension. This bulletin announces a design change made to the front stabilizer bushings.
• 10222364Sep 26, 2022Electrical system. Battery Class Action Settlement Resources. (2)
• 10222340Sep 6, 2022Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin announces a warranty extension information regarding 12 Volt vehicle batteries.
• 10222341Sep 1, 2022Equipment, Electrical system. Battery Drain Class Action Settlement- Warranty Extension Training.
• 10219500Aug 30, 2022Electrical system. Announcement to Subaru Retailers regarding the preliminary settlement in a class action lawsuit regarding battery drain in certain Subaru vehicles.
• 10219486Aug 26, 2022Electrical system. This bulletin announces a warranty extension information regarding 12 Volt vehicle batteries.
• 10219492Aug 23, 2022Equipment. This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
• 10219491Aug 23, 2022Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
• 10219476Aug 12, 2022Equipment. Special Edition, 2012 current model subaru evaporative diagnostics and smoke testing.
• 10219475Aug 12, 2022Electrical system, Equipment. The following information addresses reprogramming file availability and a software update installation procedure to provide optimization to the Harman Gen 3 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models as listed.
• 10216984Jul 12, 2022Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. This Bulletin provides updated diagnostic procedures to follow and a brief questionnaire to complete when diagnosing an alleged Chain Slip condition on the TR580 and TR690 model CVT transmissions used in the models listed.
• 10216981Jul 11, 2022Electrical system, Equipment, Other or unknown. This Bulletin announces the preferred practices to be used when handling vehicles equipped with Gen2 Telematics which are enrolled in the Subaru STARLINK® Security Plus Service featuring Stolen Vehicle Recovery Plus with Immobilizer.
• 10216969Jul 5, 2022Suspension, Equipment. This bulletin announces a design change made to the front stabilizer bushings.
• 10215415Jun 27, 2022Equipment, Electrical system. The following information addresses reprogramming file availability and a software update installation procedure to provide optimization to the Harman Gen 3 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models as listed.
• 10213199May 23, 2022Equipment, Electrical system, Latches, locks and linkages. This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Body Integrated Unit (BIU) operation of the automatic door lock (auto-lock / unlock) feature.
• 10213173May 19, 2022Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. This bulletin announces a design change to the CVT select lever mechanism in response to isolated customer concerns of not being able to remove the key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in Park.
• 10213193May 18, 2022Seat belts. This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame.
• 10213184May 17, 2022Fuel system. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a new safety recall for certain 2019-2020 MY Ascent, 2018-2019 MY BRZ, 2018 MY Forester (Turbo), 2018-2020 MY Impreza, 2018-2020 MY Legacy, 2018-2020 MY Outback, and 2018-2019 MY WRX vehicles in which the fuel pump may become inoperative.
• 10210837Apr 26, 2022Equipment, Electrical system. The following information addresses reprogramming file availability and a software update installation procedure to provide optimization to the Harman Gen 3 Audio and Navigation head units.
• 10210836Apr 26, 2022Electrical system, Engine cooling. This bulletin announces availability of new reprograming files for the Engine Control Module (ECM).
• 10210820Apr 6, 2022Equipment. 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.
• 10209915Mar 18, 2022Electrical system. This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic essential information during diagnosis and repair of the Infotainment concerns. (Applicable to all models with Harman or Denso CP1 Infotainment).
• 10209924Mar 7, 2022Engine cooling. This bulletin announces design change to the water pump assembly.
• 10209922Mar 4, 2022Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin outlines the operating characteristics of the Remote Climate Control operation on hybrid vehicles.
• 10209913Mar 2, 2022Electrical system. This bulletin announces availability of new Harman audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic designed to optimize efficiency while addressing customer concerns.
• 10208661Feb 23, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. WRK-21 CVT Chain Guide Breakage Recall - Customer communications and rental.
• 10208659Feb 18, 2022Electrical system. Going forward when a customer’s vehicle is equipped with a DCM that does not have Software version ID DCM_06.00.17_20190816 installed and they wish to subscribe to Starlink Telematics Service, the DCM must be replaced.
• 10208688Feb 8, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin provides updated diagnostic procedures to follow and a brief questionnaire to complete when diagnosing an alleged Chain Slip condition on the TR580 and TR690 model CVT transmissions.
• 10207215Jan 14, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin provides a repair procedure for R152 type rear differentials.
• 10207185Jan 13, 2022Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin announces availability of new Harman audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic designed to optimize efficiency.
• 10207174Jan 10, 2022Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. This bulletin provides updated diagnostic procedures to follow and a brief questionnaire to complete when diagnosing an alleged Chain Slip condition on the TR580 and TR690 model CVT transmissions.
• 10207172Jan 2, 2022Equipment, Engine cooling. This Bulletin announces design changes to the engine oil and CVT fluid drain plugs.
• 10205924Dec 15, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin announces availability of new Harman audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic designed to optimize efficiency.
• 10205906Dec 9, 2021Fuel system. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a new safety recall for certain 2019-2020 MY Ascent, 2018-2019 MY BRZ, 2018 MY Forester (Turbo), 2018-2020 MY Impreza, 2018-2020 MY Legacy, 2018-2020 MY Outback, and 2018-2019 MY WRX vehicles in which the fuel pump may become inoperative.
• 10205910Dec 2, 2021Engine cooling. This bulletin announces design change to the water pump assembly.
• 10203904Nov 15, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin announces a design change to the CVT select lever (shifter) mechanism in response to isolated customer concerns of not being able to remove the key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in Park.
• 10203897Nov 10, 2021Fuel system. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a new safety recall for certain 2019-2020 MY Ascent, 2018-2019 MY BRZ, 2018 MY Forester (Turbo), 2018-2020 MY Impreza, 2018-2020 MY Legacy, 2018-2020 MY Outback, and 2018-2019 MY WRX vehicles in which the fuel pump may become inoperative.
• 10202842Oct 27, 2021Seats. This bulletin provides a service procedure to address customer concerns of a “squeaking” -type sound from the front seat(s).
• 10202815Oct 27, 2021Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. This bulletin has been developed in response to a small number of customer concerns regarding fluid seepage found coming from the CVT assembly.
• 10202835Oct 19, 2021Fuel system. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a new safety recall for certain 2019-2020 MY Ascent, 2018-2019 MY BRZ, 2018 MY Forester (Turbo), 2018-2020 MY Impreza, 2018-2020 MY Legacy, 2018-2020 MY Outback, and 2018-2019 MY WRX vehicles in which the fuel pump may become inoperative.
• 10202832Oct 19, 2021Transmission and drivetrain, Brakes. This bulletin announces a design change to the CVT select lever (shifter) mechanism in response to isolated customer concerns of not being able to remove the key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in Park.

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