2022 Subaru Outback Technical Service Bulletins

405 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2022 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.

• 10231312Jan 24, 2023Electrical system, Engine cooling, Equipment. Engine Surging/Jolting During Accelerator Release.
• 10231296Jan 24, 2023Electrical system. This bulletin announces a new Genuine Subaru Replacement battery for use in applications where the current SOA821B700 battery is specified.
• 10231306Jan 17, 2023Electrical system, Engine cooling. This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files developed for the Engine Control Module (ECM) to optimize the fuel injection system’s fuel spray pattern and engine block heater detection.
• 10231304Jan 12, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. The following information announces reprogramming file availability and provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 4 Denso CP1 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models listed.
• 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.
• 10231293Jan 12, 2023Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides a temporary repair procedure to address vibrations and/or judder concerns experienced on turns during acceleration.
• 10228796Dec 30, 2022Electrical system, Equipment. This Service Information Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs.
• 10228788Dec 20, 2022Electrical system, Equipment. This Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns.
• 10228777Dec 3, 2022Electrical system. This bulletin announces a new Genuine Subaru Replacement battery for use in applications where the current SOA821B700 battery is specified.
• 10226858Nov 30, 2022Electrical system. This bulletin announces a new Genuine Subaru Replacement battery for use in applications where the current SOA821B700 battery is specified.
• 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.
• 10226844Nov 10, 2022Body and structure. WRH-22 Clearcoat Adhesion Recall.
• 10226841Nov 9, 2022Electrical system, Equipment. This Bulletin provides additional procedures and a detailed flow chart to use when diagnosing customer concerns regarding operation of the STARLINK RES feature.
• 10225775Oct 31, 2022Equipment, Electrical system. The following information announces reprogramming file availability and provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 4 Denso CP1 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models listed.
• 10225766Oct 18, 2022Electrical system, Equipment. This Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16.
• 10225762Oct 12, 2022Electrical system. This Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs.
• 10225759Oct 12, 2022Equipment, Electrical system. A Firmware Over the Air (FOTA) software update is available for our customers with a Gen 4 head unit.
• 10225744Oct 3, 2022Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin is being released as guidance for proper testing and charging of vehicle batteries.
• 10225740Oct 3, 2022Suspension. This bulletin announces a design change made to the front stabilizer bushings.
• 10222367Sep 27, 2022Engine cooling. This bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for removing accumulated carbon deposits from fuel injectors and internal engine components.
• 10222361Sep 26, 2022Electronic stability control, Electrical system. This bulletin announces availability of new Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) reprograming files.
• 10222355Sep 26, 2022Equipment. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a new safety recall for certain 2022 model year Impreza and Outback vehicles, which may not fully meet requirements set forth in FMVSS No. 212 – Standard for Windshield Mounting (WRH-22 Clearcoat Adhesion Recall)
• 10222342Sep 14, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. This service bulletin provides a temporary repair procedure to address vibrations and/or judder concerns experienced on turns during acceleration.
• 10219497Aug 30, 2022Equipment, Electrical system. A Firmware Over the Air (FOTA) software update is available for our customers with a Gen 4 head unit.
• 10219482Aug 29, 2022Electrical system, Engine cooling. This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedure for the STARLINK® Remote Engine Start (RES). All Gen2 Telematic equipped models.
• 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.
• 10219474Aug 9, 2022Equipment, Electrical system. This Bulletin provides additional procedures and a detailed flow chart to use when diagnosing customer concerns regarding operation of the STARLINK RES feature.
• 10219470Aug 2, 2022Electrical system. This bulletin provides instruction for use of a new reprogramming procedure to optimize the Denso Gen 4 Audio and Navigation system utilized in the models listed. (Firmware Over-The Air) FOTA.
• 10216995Jul 25, 2022Electrical system, Equipment, Engine cooling. (Owner Notification Subaru will notify affected vehicle owners by first class mail on August 1, 2022). Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating this safety recall for certain 2022 model year Outback vehicles equipped with a 2.4L turbo engine, which may contain damage to the engine wiring harness.
• 10216992Jul 21, 2022Electrical system, Engine cooling, Equipment. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating this safety recall for certain 2022 model year Outback vehicles equipped with a 2.4L turbo engine, which may contain damage to the engine wiring harness. (Owner Notification)
• 10216985Jul 13, 2022Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
• 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.
• 10216973Jul 6, 2022Electrical system, Engine cooling. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a new safety recall for certain 2022 model year Outback vehicles equipped with a 2.4L turbo engine, which may contain damage to the engine wiring harness.
• 10216966Jul 6, 2022Engine cooling, Electrical system. (WRC-22) Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a new safety recall for certain 2022 model year Outback vehicles equipped with a 2.4L turbo engine, which may contain damage to the engine wiring harness.
• 10216969Jul 5, 2022Suspension, Equipment. This bulletin announces a design change made to the front stabilizer bushings.
• 10215437Jun 30, 2022Equipment, Electrical system. This Service Information Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs.
• 10215432Jun 29, 2022Engine cooling, Electrical system. This bulletin announces availability of new reprograming files for the Engine Control Module (ECM).
• 10215424Jun 27, 2022Equipment, Electrical system. This Service Information Bulletin is to inform you of the diagnosis procedure of the Harman Infotainment System when DTC B2256 is detected.
• 10213182May 13, 2022Electrical system. This bulletin addresses the rare cases of activation of touch screen buttons without touch. (11.6" Display Screen Only)
• 10213174May 9, 2022Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin announces the Service Manual correction for the diagnostic trouble tree for DTC B281C.
• 10213170May 2, 2022Equipment, Electrical system. The following information announces reprogramming file availability and provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 4 Denso CP1 Audio and Navigation head units.
• 10210827Apr 26, 2022Equipment, Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. This service bulletin provides a temporary repair procedure to address vibrations and/or judder concerns experienced on turns during acceleration.
• 10210833Apr 22, 2022Equipment, Electrical system. The following information announces reprogramming file availability and provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 4 Denso CP1 Audio and Navigation head units.
• 10210832Apr 22, 2022Equipment, Electrical system. The following information announces reprogramming file availability and provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 4 Denso CP1 Audio and Navigation head units.
• 10210831Apr 22, 2022Electrical system, Engine cooling. This bulletin announces availability of new reprograming files for the Engine Control Module (ECM).
• 10210828Apr 20, 2022Equipment. This bulletin provides helpful tips when using the Trailer Hitch Fascia Panel Template (SOA554002) during trailer hitch accessory installation.

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