2023 Subaru Outback Technical Service Bulletins

334 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2023 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.

• 10246135Nov 27, 2023Engine cooling. This bulletin the announces availability of new reprogramming files for the Engine Control Module (ECM) developed to address cases of DTC P04AE (EVAP System Purge Control Valve “B” Performance / Stuck Open).
• 10246131Nov 20, 2023Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin announces availability of new reprogramming files for the Transmission Control Module (TCM) developed to address cases of DTC P2797 (Electrical/Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump “A” Performance/Stuck Off”).
• 10246129Nov 17, 2023Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files for the DCM.
• 10246109Nov 15, 2023Electrical system. This Service Information Bulletin announces the revised break-in procedure for the A/C compressor.
• 10246089Nov 10, 2023Electrical system, Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2021 model year Crosstrek vehicles, certain 2022 model year Forester, and certain 2021-2023 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles.
• 10246093Nov 9, 2023Electrical system, Latches, locks and linkages, Body and structure. This bulletin announces the initialization service procedures to be followed when diagnosing and/or repairing Power Rear Gate (PRG) systems.
• 10246083Nov 7, 2023Engine cooling, Equipment. This Service Information Bulletin announces diagnostic service procedures to be followed when DTC P0420 (Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1) is detected by the Engine Control Module (ECM).
• 10246080Nov 7, 2023Brakes. Safety Recall – Propeller Shaft Center Brace Mounting Surfaces.
• 10246079Nov 6, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2023 model year Outback, Legacy, Ascent and Impreza vehicles. Please be advised that the parts for this recall are now available.
• 10244903Oct 26, 2023Other or unknown, Equipment, Electrical system. This Bulletin provides helpful procedures and best practices to utilize when customers present with concerns relating to the operation of their Gen 2/Gen 3 Telematics system equipped Subaru.
• 10244910Oct 25, 2023Body and structure. This Bulletin announces the repair procedure developed to address rattle-type sounds heard from the left and/or right B-Pillar area.
• 10244908Oct 12, 2023Electrical system, Equipment. This Service Information Bulletin is to inform you of the diagnosis procedure of the CP1/ CP1.5 Infotainment System when DTC B2256 is detected.
• 10244906Oct 9, 2023Engine cooling, Equipment. This Service Information Bulletin announces diagnostic service procedures to be followed when DTC P0420 (Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1) is detected by the Engine Control Module (ECM). If DTC P0420 is found to be stored in the ECM, follow the diagnostic procedures outlined below.
• 10244895Oct 6, 2023Electrical system. This bulletin announces a new Genuine Subaru Replacement battery for use in applications where the current SOA821B700 battery is specified.
• 10243397Sep 22, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2023 model year Outback, Legacy, Ascent and Impreza vehicles.
• 10243393Sep 12, 2023Body and structure. This Service Information Bulletin announces the repair procedure developed to address rattle-type sounds heard from the left and/or right B-Pillar area.
• 10243364Sep 5, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. The following information announces reprogramming file availability and provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models listed.
• 10241846Aug 31, 2023Engine cooling, Electrical system, Equipment. This Service Information Bulletin announces additional diagnostic procedures and a detailed flow chart to be used when diagnosing customer concerns regarding the operation of the STARLINK Remote Engine Start (RES) feature.
• 10241843Aug 24, 2023Engine cooling. This bulletin announces design changes made to the Exhaust Pipe Front (EPF) to address concerns of rattle-type or fluttering sounds coming from the undercarriage during acceleration caused by crackingin the EPF.
• 10241818Aug 10, 2023Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin announces a new Genuine Subaru Replacement battery for use in applications where the current SOA821B700 battery is specified.
• 10241801Aug 1, 2023Equipment, Electrical system, Latches, locks and linkages. The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.
• 10240123Jul 31, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. This Service Information Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns.
• 10240115Jul 18, 2023Electrical system, Engine cooling. This bulletin announces diagnostic procedures and availability of new Engine Control Module (ECM) reprogramming files to address DTC P2404 (Evap System Leak Detection Pump Sense Circuit Range/Performance) detection.
• 10240113Jul 13, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. This Bulletin provides reference tables and photos to use for determining the infotainment head unit supplier and generation.
• 10240110Jul 11, 2023Equipment. This bulletin announces the recommended cleaning procedures to followed when encountering vehicles with long time exposure to pollen on painted surfaces on vehicles imported from Japan. This bulletin does not apply to SIA built vehicles.
• 10240109Jul 11, 2023Equipment, Engine cooling. This bulletin announces design changes made to the Exhaust Pipe Front (EPF) to address concerns of rattle-type or fluttering sounds coming from the undercarriage during acceleration caused by cracking in the EPF.
• 10238472Jun 30, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. This Service Information Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs.
• 10238456Jun 28, 2023Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. 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.
• 10238458Jun 23, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin provides instruction for use of a new reprogramming procedure to optimize the Denso Gen 4.5 Audio and Navigation system utilized in the models listed.
• 10238440Jun 13, 2023Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides a temporary repair procedure to address vibrations and/or judder concerns experienced on turns during acceleration.
• 10238452Jun 6, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. This Service Information Bulletin announces the new control module software reprogramming procedures.
• 10238441Jun 5, 2023Lane departure, Electrical system. This Bulletin provides the printable target chart needed to perform the wide angle mono camera adjustment procedure for the EyeSight system.
• 10238438Jun 5, 2023Equipment, Other or unknown, Engine cooling, Electrical system. This Service Information Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedure for the STARLINK® Remote Engine Start (RES). All Gen2 and Gen3 Telematics Equipped Models.
• 10237302May 31, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. To improve our customer’s experience with software updates, bug fixes and performance enhancements, we are launching our first Head Unit FOTA to eligible customers who are subscribed to STARLINK Safety Plus.
• 10237298May 25, 2023Electrical system. This Service Information Bulletin announces the new control module software reprogramming procedures for 2022MY and later BRZ models.
• 10237291May 22, 2023Suspension. This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of surface rust accumulating in the top center retaining nut area of the front strut mounts.
• 10237284May 16, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin announces a new Genuine Subaru Replacement battery for use in applications where the current SOA821B700 battery is specified.
• 10237272May 11, 2023Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
• 10235289Apr 27, 2023Transmission 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.
• 10235314Apr 26, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. Reprogramming File Availability for Optimization of Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Infotainment Systems
• 10235287Apr 11, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
• 10235285Apr 5, 2023Electrical system, Equipment. This Service Information Bulletin provides helpful procedures and best practices to utilize when customers present with concerns relating to the operation of their Gen 2/Gen 3 Telematics system equipped Subaru.
• 10233907Mar 23, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. This Bulletin provides reference tables and photos to use for determining the infotainment head unit supplier and generation.
• 10233917Mar 15, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. This Service Information Bulletin addresses isolated customer concerns regarding the pictured CP1 BASE Model Center Information Display (CID) LOWER 7-inch display screen flashing, not responding to touch inputs and / or shutting off intermittently.
• 10233899Mar 15, 2023Electrical system, Equipment. USB Map Data Update Procedure for Denso Gen 4 Navigation Equipped System.
• 10233871Mar 9, 2023Electrical system, Equipment. The following information announces reprogramming file availability and provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models listed.
• 10233867Mar 6, 2023Electrical system. This bulletin announces a new Genuine Subaru Replacement battery for use in applications where the current SOA821B700 battery is specified.
• 10232239Feb 28, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. This Service Information bulletin has been developed for use as a quick reference tool to aid in diagnosing operational concerns of the Gen 2 Telematics system’s remote access features.
• 10232237Feb 28, 2023Electrical system, Equipment. When attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an Error Code 202 and / or 204 may occur preventing the process from completing successfully.
• 10232236Feb 28, 2023Engine cooling, Electrical system. This Service Information Bulletin provides insight in response to both customer and retailer feedback resulting from the use of OBD-II port connected devices.

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