2015 Subaru WRX Technical Service Bulletins

417 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2015 Subaru WRX. 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.

• 10120994Nov 10, 2016Engine, Electrical system. This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to optimize the ECM. These new files will address customer concerns of Check Engine light illumination resulting from DTC P2270 being stored in the ECM memory.
• 10120987Oct 7, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. 2.0L DIT Models Only. Subaru of America, Inc. has determined that vehicles affected by this Service Program require ECM reprogramming. This bulletin includes the service procedure for diagnosis and repair of customer concerns involving engine idle roughness or, in some cases, engine noise and/or damage resulting from spark knock (pre-ignition). The Engine Control Module logic has also been optimized requiring the…
• 10131647Sep 30, 2016Equipment. The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.
• 10131644Sep 27, 2016Engine cooling. Subaru of America, Inc. has determined that vehicles affected by this Service Program require ECM reprogramming. This bulletin includes the service procedure for diagnosis and repair of customer concerns involving engine idle roughness or, in some cases, engine noise and/or damage resulting from spark knock (pre-ignition). The Engine Control Module logic has also been optimized requiring the ECM reprogramming.
• 10131641Sep 22, 2016Equipment. This bulletin provides information about changes made to the rear shelf trim to address customer concerns of a rattling sound heard while driving over bumpy / rough roads. The sources of the rattle have been identified as: ? the mounting points for the center stop lamp where it fits into the package shelf ? the package shelf itself rattling against the inside of the rear glass ?
• 10131639Sep 20, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin announces a change to the procedure used in production of the rear door glass assembly. The bottom edge of the door glass is pressed into a metal channel lined with rubber. The channel attaches the door glass assembly to the window regulator. In below-freezing temperature conditions, water freezing in the channel combined with the door glass sticking to the door weatherstrip can increase chance of the…
• 10131636Sep 8, 2016Electrical system. This Bulletin provides information regarding DTC P0606 related specifically to the determination of this code on Forester Turbo and applicable WRX models. The engine management system is equipped with a back-up memory. When disconnecting the battery cables, this back-up memory is cleared. On Forester Turbo and applicable WRX models, after re-connecting the battery, if the ignition switch is turned back ?ON?
• 10182595Aug 30, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. This Service Information bulletin provides a procedure to use when installing a SOA821B200 replacement battery in a 2015MY WRX (2.0L). The sensor located on the battery ground terminal interferes with the battery vent cap used on the replacement battery.
• 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.
• 10111101Jul 28, 2016Seats. All Models Listed with Seat Lifter Feature. This bulletin provides a procedure to address a customer reported cosmetic condition of surface rust appearing on the inner seat cushion frame of the front seat assemblies.
• 10111098Jul 26, 2016Body and structure. This bulletin provides information about changes made to the rear shelf trim to address customer concerns of a rattling sound heard while driving over bumpy / rough roads.
• 10111094Jul 19, 2016Exterior lighting. This bulletin announces a design change to the headlamp assembly to improve sealing and prevent moisture intrusion. This condition may result from a slight misalignment of the attaching points during the headlamp assembly process. An improved sealing material is now being used for bonding the outer lens to the housing.
• 10120975Jun 14, 2016Electrical system, Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin announces the availability of a new Air Conditioning compressor / clutch assembly to address customer concerns of the system not operating. Electrical windings located inside the clutch assembly have been changed to eliminate the condition. The service procedure will involve replacement of the A/C compressor and clutch as a complete assembly.
• 10120970Jun 6, 2016Body and structure, Equipment. Paint Chipping between Hood Grille (Scoop) and Hood - This new bulletin replaces TSB 12-186-15 and announces a new repair procedure to address customer concerns of the hood scoop scrubbing the finish of the hood panel in the areas shown in the photo below. Due to different expansion rates between the metal hood panel and the resin material used for the hood scoop, the edges of the scoop?s rear corners may come in…
• 10139508May 18, 2016Equipment. This bulletin provides information to help diagnose and address different conditions relating to customer concerns which may arise when operating the new-generation ?Gen 2? and ?Gen 2.1? F10 Navigation and Display Audio systems.
• 10139472May 4, 2016Equipment. 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. The tables contained within this bulletin are to be used as guides for becoming aware of the latest changes.
• 10139469May 2, 2016Equipment. Models with Fujitsu-Ten (F10) 7? Display Audio Systems (without navigation) This bulletin announces a procedure for updating the 7? Display Audio unit?s operating system software for various customer concerns.
• 10140532Apr 26, 2016Equipment. When ordering exchange units from Fujitsu Ten through their online web site, some new information will soon be requested and in some cases required. To assist with that, a new Bluetooth Interview Form is available to facilitate the completion of an exchange order. The form is available on Subarunet at Service Operations & Technical >> Forms.
• 10140510Apr 25, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. Although Fujitsu TEN (F10) Navigation units utilize an externally (faceplate) accessible MicroSD memory card, the MicroSD card used in Clarion display audio units is internal and not accessible. In the event a ?Check SD Memory Card? alert message appears on the faceplate display, an exchange display audio unit must be ordered through the applicable Clarion audio exchange procedure.
• 10140517Apr 15, 2016Electrical system, Engine. 2.0L DIT Models. Revised Recall Bulletin. Subaru of America, Inc. has determined that vehicles affected by this Service Program require ECM reprogramming. This bulletin includes the service procedure for diagnosis and repair of customer concerns involving engine idle roughness or, in some cases, engine noise and/or damage resulting from spark knock (pre-ignition). The Engine Control Module logic has also been…
• 10140508Apr 15, 2016Body and structure. This bulletin announces availability of a new front door checker mechanism designed to hold the doors more securely when they are in partially open / closed positions. An additional detent position has also been added.
• 10140504Apr 14, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin announces the availability of a new Air Conditioning compressor / clutch assembly to address customer concerns of the system not operating. Electrical windings located inside the clutch assembly have been changed to eliminate the condition. The service procedure will involve replacement of the A/C compressor and clutch as a complete assembly.
• 10140502Apr 12, 2016Suspension. This bulletin announces a design change to the front strut mounts intended to address customer concerns of a popping-type sound which may be heard when making low speed turns.
• 10140499Apr 12, 2016Equipment. Revised TSB. The Subaru Lock Information Site (SLIS) is located at http://lockinfo.subaru.com, and provides information on how to obtain immobilizer codes and key cut codes for Subaru vehicles from the 2000MY to present. This bulletin identifies the equipment required to initialize (reset) the immobilizer code and cut the key blanks, for both immobilizer and non-immobilizer type keys.
• 10140524Apr 11, 2016Equipment. When ordering exchange units from Fujitsu Ten through their online web site, some new information will soon be requested and in some cases required. Exchange order entry will now request a date and time when condition was last duplicated. The customer?s phone carrier, phone make and model will be required when Bluetooth or Connectivity failure sections are selected.
• 10140525Apr 4, 2016Engine cooling, Equipment. Subaru Safety Recall Campaign/ STOP SALE: WTA?62 Turbo Engine Air Intake Duct. The turbocharger air intake duct on affected vehicles may have been produced with incorrect material that is susceptible to cracking.
• 10140498Apr 4, 2016Engine cooling, Equipment. Turbo models only. Service Procedure Bulletin. The repair procedure will involve inspecting and possibly replacing the turbocharger air intake duct. Inspection of the turbocharger air intake duct lot number (date) molded on the duct will be necessary to determine if replacement is required.
• 10140497Apr 4, 2016Engine cooling, Equipment. Turbo models only. Subject: Update ? Subaru Safety Recall Campaign/ STOP SALE: WTA?62 Turbo Engine Air Intake Duct. Owner Notification: All potentially affected vehicle owners will be notified by first class mail on or around April 15, 2016. As previously announced on March 17, 2016, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015 and 2016 model year Forester 2.0XT and WRX vehicles due to a possible…
• 10140495Apr 1, 2016Equipment. Revised TSB. Models with "Gen 2" F10 Audio/Navigation Systems. ?Gen 2? & ?Gen 2.1? Operating Tips. This bulletin provides information to help diagnose and address different s relating to customer concerns which may arise when operating the new-generation ?Gen 2? F10 Audio / Navigation system.
• 10120966Feb 29, 2016Engine cooling, Electrical system. This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files for optimizing the ECM to address the following customer concern: ? Rough idle after a warm engine restart. In rare cases, DTC P0300 may also be stored.
• 10087222Feb 29, 2016Engine. "this bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files for optimizing the ecm to address the following customer concern: • rough idle after a warm engine restart. In rare cases, dtc p0300 may also be stored."
• 10120965Feb 25, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin announces a new procedure for updating the operating software used in F10 Gen1 audio / navigation systems. This new procedure eliminates the need to exchange the head unit / SD card to obtain software-related updates and operating enhancements. All 2012 to 2015 Models Equipped with FujitsuTen (F10) Generation 1 (Gen1) Audio / Navigation Systems
• 10089804Feb 25, 2016Equipment. This bulletin announces a new procedure for updating the operating software used in f10 gen1 audio / navigation systems. This new procedure eliminates the need to exchange the head unit / sd card to obtain software-related updates and operating enhancements. All 2012 to 2015 models equipped with fujitsuten (f10) generation 1 (gen1) audio / navigation systems
• 10086861Feb 25, 2016Equipment. This bulletin announces a new procedure for updating the operating software used in f10 gen1 audio / navigation systems. This new procedure eliminates the need to exchange the head unit / sd card to obtain software-related updates and operating enhancements. All 2012 to 2015 models equipped with fujitsuten (f10) generation 1 (gen1) audio / navigation systems
• 10089801Feb 24, 2016Electrical system. "due to a flashwrite database error, when searching for 2015 forester 2.0l turbo pack files by vehicle specification (only), the new cid for the latest pak files displays incorrectly as shown below. The actual new cid should read as lf61700b as shown when the search is performed using the vehicle cid#. Regardless of how the pak file is searched, the correct file is applied by flashwrite in both cases.
• 10086801Feb 24, 2016Electrical system. "due to a flashwrite database error, when searching for 2015 forester 2.0l turbo pack files by vehicle specification (only), the new cid for the latest pak files displays incorrectly as shown below. The actual new cid should read as lf61700b as shown when the search is performed using the vehicle cid#. Regardless of how the pak file is searched, the correct file is applied by flashwrite in both cases.
• 10084143Feb 24, 2016Engine. Subaru of america, inc. Has initiated a service program to reprogram the engine control module (ecm) on certain 2015 model year wrx vehicles and certain 2014 and 2015 model year 2.0xt forester vehicles equipped with a 2.0 liter turbocharged engine, to address a possible pre]ignition issue.
• 10120963Feb 19, 2016Engine cooling. This is to advise that the Subaru Claim System has been updated to accept claims for Emission repairs on vehicles with a salvage title. This coverage applies to all emission repairs within the warranty coverage period. Valid claims for salvage vehicles are Recalls, SAS Maintenance, and Warranty for Emission repairs only. Please make a note of this important system enhancement. Questions may be directed to the…
• 10084146Feb 16, 2016Equipment. "as part of subaru’s dedication to customer satisfaction, soa is announcing a dashboard warranty extension program. This program extends warranty coverage for dashboards on all 2005-2009 subaru outback and subaru legacy vehicles sold or leased in the united states. This change is in anticipation that a small number of vehicles may require repairs for sticky and/or melted dashboards as a result of exposure to heat…
• 10120961Feb 10, 2016Engine, Electrical system. Subaru of America, Inc. has initiated a Service Program to reprogram the Engine Control Module (ECM) on certain 2015 model year WRX vehicles and certain 2014 and 2015 model year 2.0XT Forester vehicles equipped with a 2.0 liter turbocharged engine, to address a possible pre?ignition issue.
• 10192925Feb 8, 2016Electrical system. This bulletin announces a change to the battery sensor to prevent unnecessary occurrence of DTC P1C00 being set / stored in the ECM memory.
• 10084142Feb 8, 2016Electrical system. This bulletin announces a change to the battery sensor to prevent unnecessary occurrence of dtc p1c00 being set / stored in the ecm memory.
• 10084141Feb 5, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files for optimization of the transmission control module (tcm). The new logic addresses customer concerns of inconsistent shifting characteristics and / or a “slipping” -type sensation which may be experienced under moderate acceleration after a cold start before the cvt is up to operating temperature.
• 10084125Feb 5, 2016Fuel system. This service information bulletin serves as a reminder to always follow the proper procedures when diagnosis of a dtc b1500 leads to replacement of a faulty main and / or sub fuel level sensor.
• 10094342Dec 14, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Body and structure. Should you receive a customer concern of vibration or looseness in either of the door mirrors, a design change has been made to the 3 mirror head mounting holes in the mounting base. In addition, a new retaining bolt and tightening torque specification are now used to secure the mirror head to the mounting base. This bulletin provides a procedure for repairing the existing mirror assembly by replacing the three…
• 10093841Nov 4, 2015Equipment. 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. The tables contained within this bulletin are to be used as guides for becoming aware of the latest changes. We advise you to always refer to the stis web site when looking for the latest service information. Printed pages will not be made available to…
• 10093662Oct 30, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a creaking sound heard when operating the clutch pedal. The cause of the sound has been identified as a very slight amount of movement between the 2 layers of metal (circled in yellow) which form the specific clutch and brake pedal assembly mounting bracket shown in the illustration and photos below.
• 10093628Oct 14, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a creaking sound heard when operating the clutch pedal. The cause of the sound has been identified as a very slight amount of movement between the 2 layers of metal (circled in yellow) which form the specific clutch and brake pedal assembly mounting bracket shown in the illustration and photos below.
• 10093625Oct 12, 2015Exterior lighting. This bulletin provides a revised adjustment procedure to be used when diagnosing brake light switch (bls) -related dtcs c1531 and/or c0054. If the bls is out of adjustment, the abs and/or vdc warning lamp may illuminate.
• 10093622Oct 2, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. This service information bulletin provides a procedure for resetting the lifetime fuel consumption function of the mfd. Whenever replacing the mfd and / or combination meter, the lifetime fuel consumption function of the mfd must be reset for accurate information to display going forward. If not reset, erroneous values (either extremely high in the case of a mfd replacement or extremely low for a combination meter…

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