2026 Subaru Outback Technical Service Bulletins

67 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2026 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.

• 11037943Oct 5, 2026Electrical system, Other or unknown. This announcement provides information on a new software update for the Midtronics Dss and DCA machines.
• 11037942Sep 28, 2026Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. This announcement provides information on an enhancement of the TechShare CVT diagnostic assitance application.
• 11037940Sep 18, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin provides paint code information for 2027 model year vehicles.
• 11037939Sep 18, 2026Electrical system, Brakes. "This service information bulletin announces additional troubleshooting steps for the following DTCs: DTC C195319 RIGHT EPB CIRCUIT CURRENT ABOVE THRESHOLD DTC C195349 RIGHT EPB CIRCUIT INTERNAL ELECTRONIC FAILURE DTC C19531B RIGHT EPB CIRCUIT RESISTANCE ABOVE THRESHOLD DTC C195313 RIGHT EPB CIRCUIT OPEN DTC C195419 LEFT EPB CIRCUIT CURRENT ABOVE THRESHOLD DTC C195449 LEFT EPB CIRCUIT INTERNAL ELECTRONIC FAILURE…
• 11037930Sep 15, 2026Other or unknown. This announcement provides an update to all 2027 model year Subaru warranty coverages for wear items and adjustments.
• 11037921Sep 15, 2026Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin announces a repair procedure developed to address cases of the driver side mirror glass vibrating at highway speeds.This is an revised version of the original bulletin.
• 11037929Sep 14, 2026Electrical system, Other or unknown. This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.
• 11037927Sep 14, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.
• 11037922Sep 14, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns.This is an revised version of the original bulletin.
• 11036804Aug 21, 2026Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. This Announcement provides diagnostic assistance for CVT issues.
• 11036815Aug 20, 2026Body and structure. This service bulletin announces a repair procedure for the weatherstrips on the front of the rear doors. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.
• 11036814Aug 20, 2026Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin provides guidance when diagnosing chain slip, judder, shudder, and hesitation concerns on the TR580 model CVT transmissions used in the models listed.
• 11036811Aug 20, 2026Engine. This service bulletin outlines the diagnostic and repair procedure for white smoke emitted from the exhaust after startup. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.
• 11036809Aug 20, 2026Transmission and drivetrain. This Service Information Bulletin announces the release of a new diagnostic assistance application for TR690 and TR580 CVT-equipped vehicles. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.
• 11036807Aug 20, 2026Electrical system. This Service Information Bulletin outlines a systematic procedure for diagnosing parasitic draw (dark/standby current) in vehicles experiencing battery drain when the ignition is off, leading to no-start conditions or frequent jump-starts.This is an revised version of the original bulletin.
• 11036799Aug 14, 2026Electrical system. This Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)
• 11036796Aug 13, 2026Electrical system. This Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)
• 11036794Aug 5, 2026Electrical system. Techtips newsletter locator index.
• 11036789Aug 1, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. This is an revised version of the original bulletin
• 11035662Jul 31, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files for the Central Electronic Control Module (C-ECM). The updated logic has been developed to address Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B2A20 - LOST COMMUNICATION ETHERNET FROM DCM TO HU.
• 11035652Jul 23, 2026Electrical system. The following information announces reprogramming file availability and provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 5 Denso CP25 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models listed. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)
• 11035649Jul 23, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedure to be performed before the service manual.
• 11035648Jul 23, 2026Seats. This Bulletin provides parts ordering and service guidance when replacing passenger seat assemblies and other passenger seat components.
• 11035631Jul 15, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin provides instruction for use (FOTA) of a new reprogramming procedure to optimize the Denso Gen 4.5 Audio and Navigation system utilized in the models listed. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin).
• 11035636Jul 13, 2026Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Body and structure. This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide a diagnostic and repair procedure for customers who report that rear washer pressure or flow is insufficient.
• 11034269Jun 30, 2026Engine. This bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for removing accumulated carbon deposits from fuel injectors and internal engine components (e.g. intake valves and / or manifold, and combustion chambers). (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)
• 11034264Jun 26, 2026Engine, Fuel system. This bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for removing accumulated carbon deposits from fuel injectors and internal engine components (e.g. intake valves and / or manifold, and combustion chambers). (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)
• 11034260Jun 23, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin provides instruction for use of a new reprogramming procedure to optimize the Gen4 DCM in the Firmware-over the-air (FOTA) process where remote devices can receive updates to their operating firmware.
• 11034257Jun 23, 2026Engine. This bulletin outlines the diagnostic and repair procedure for white smoke emitted from the exhaust after startup.
• 11034256Jun 23, 2026Electrical system, Seat belts. This bulletin announces a change in the seat belt warning buzzer intervals in the inspection procedure found in the Service Manual. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)
• 11034254Jun 23, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin provides instruction for use of a new reprogramming procedure to optimize the Denso Gen 5 CP25 Audio and Navigation system utilized in the models listed. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)
• 11034249Jun 12, 2026Other or unknown. This announcement is requesting retailer staff to retain the EyeSight protective hood covers from Generation 4 EyeSight cameras.
• 11034247Jun 11, 2026Forward collision avoidance, Electrical system. This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide removal and installation tips to be followed when working with EyeSight Stereo Cameras.
• 11034246Jun 11, 2026Engine. This bulletin announces the elimination of oil spacers from both left- and right side camshaft carriers on FB2.5 engines.
• 11034271Jun 5, 2026Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin provides guidance when diagnosing chain slip, judder, shudder, and hesitation concerns on the TR690 model CVT transmissions used in the models listed. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)
• 11033079May 28, 2026Seat belts, Electrical system. This bulletin announces a change in the seat belt warning buzzer intervals in the inspection procedure found in the Service Manual.
• 11033069May 18, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
• 11033068May 18, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin provides in-depth steps to be followed when replacing the Telematics Data Communication Module (DCM).
• 11033062May 13, 2026Other or unknown. 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.
• 11033056May 4, 2026Transmission and drivetrain. This announcement provides information on the remanufactured CVT transmission program.
• 11032034Apr 30, 2026Other or unknown. This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide interim guidance for vehicles exhibiting DTC B2A20.
• 11032040Apr 24, 2026Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin announces the service manual correction regarding clutch master cylinder reservoir service procedures.
• 11032039Apr 24, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
• 11032035Apr 20, 2026Steering, Wheels. This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedures to be followed when addressing customer concerns of steering wheel/vehicle body vibration when driving at highway speeds when tire/wheel balance is suspected.
• 11032029Apr 8, 2026Other or unknown. In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service program for certain 2026 model year Outlook vehicles equipped with the 2.4L turbo engine and trailer hitch accessory kit.
• 11032026Apr 6, 2026Other or unknown. This announcement provides information about a new Subaru service program to address a gap created at the joint between the exhaust pipe and the muffler due to incorrectly specified muffler gaskets included in the 2026 Outback trailer hitch kit.
• 11030560Mar 26, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak.
• 11030557Mar 26, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
• 11030571Mar 19, 2026Electrical system. This announcement provides information for product enhancement FAQs for the 2026 Outback Touring and Touring XT EyeSight Drvier Assist with Hands Free Assist.
• 11030568Mar 16, 2026Electrical system, Forward collision avoidance. This Product Enhancement Program announces the availability of a reprogramming file pack for the eyesight control module.

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