2020 Subaru Outback Technical Service Bulletins

620 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2020 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.

• 10165546Sep 26, 2019Electrical system. This Service Information Bulletin provides a procedure for removing what appears like a lattice pattern on the display screens of the dual 7.0-inch audio unit. The pattern shown below results from natural oils in the skin adhering to small amounts of glue residue left behind after the touch screen protective films are removed.
• 10165518Sep 25, 2019Brakes. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles in which the brake pedal mounting bracket may have an insufficiently tightened or missing bolt. Over time, if this condition exists, the brake pedal mounting area may deform. Deformation of the brake pedal mounting area could reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash. A total of 3,450 U.S. vehicles…
• 10165507Sep 18, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. 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.
• 10165506Sep 17, 2019Electrical system. This Service Information Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs on the all-new 2020 Legacy and Outback. To further enhance vehicle security, this new procedure requires connection to a secure SBR server for authentication and to access immobilizer information. An 8-digit “Authentication Key” supplied by SBR will be a required input when working with SSM4.
• 10165502Sep 11, 2019Brakes. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles in which the brake pedal mounting bracket may have an insufficiently tightened or missing bolt. A total of 3,450 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recall. The repair will involve an inspection of the suspect bolts in all potentially affected vehicles and replacement of the brake pedal assembly only if determined…
• 10165498Sep 4, 2019Electrical system. Subaru service and technical support line news letter.
• 10165513Sep 3, 2019Equipment. A Special SBR Quality Monitoring Team is currently in the USA monitoring the launch of these much-anticipated new models. The Team is very interested in EVERYTHING related to these new vehicles. They are looking for specific and detailed information on EVERY condition identified. Naturally, this includes any and all repairs performed. It also includes cases when a customer comments on a function or condition…
• 10164191Aug 15, 2019Electrical system. "This Service Information Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs on the all-new 2020 Legacy and Outback. To further enhance vehicle security, this new procedure requires connection to a secure SBR server for authentication and to access immobilizer information. An 8-digit “Authentication Key” supplied by SBR will be a required input when working with SSM4.
• 10182589Aug 12, 2016Equipment, Engine. This Service Information bulletin provides new inspection and repair procedures for AVCS (Active Valve Control System) -related DTCs on the FA and FB engine equipped models listed above. The applicable Service Manuals will be revised with this new information in the near future.
• 10232535Jul 17, 2014Electrical system. Replacement Key and Immobilizer Info
• 10234841May 20, 2014Equipment, Air bags, Other or unknown. Event Data Recorder (EDR) Function of Airbag Module
• 10232894Mar 7, 2014Engine cooling. Effective with all 2015 model year cars and forward, the oil change interval is changing to 6,000 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first.
• 10232550Aug 5, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). EyeSight Acceptable Windshield Repair Areas
• 10232549Aug 5, 2013Equipment. ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) Device Mounting Guidelines
• 10234856May 20, 2013Other or unknown. Accessory Trailer Hitch L101SAJ001
• 10233119Apr 25, 2013Engine cooling. Oil Filler Cap Gasket Coming Unseated
• 10233435Mar 18, 2013Air bags. Event Data Recorder (EDR) Function of Airbag Module
• 10233445Mar 14, 2013Equipment. If you have copies of 12-135-12R please discard and refer to 07-72-13 for the latest repair procedure.
• 10232869Feb 19, 2013Equipment, Other or unknown. Puddle Light Recall
• 10234259Dec 11, 2012Equipment. 6MT Transfer Driven Gear Bearing

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