2016 Subaru WRX Technical Service Bulletins

406 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 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.

• 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.
• 10111103Jul 8, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address a group of operational concerns received from the field listed below involving "Gen 2" F10 Navigation and Display Audio units with 7" display. The procedure will involve downloading the applicable software update files from Subarunet then loading them onto a flash drive for audio unit installation. It is…
• 10120981Jun 22, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. Revised TSB: This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address a group of operational concerns received from the field listed below involving ?Gen 2? F10 Navigation and Display Audio units with 7? display. The procedure will involve downloading the applicable software update files from Subarunet then loading them onto a flash drive for audio unit installation.
• 10120975Jun 14, 2016Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. 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, 2016Equipment, Body and structure. 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…
• 10139521May 24, 2016Equipment. Models with Fujitsu-TEN / FTEN / (F10) Gen2 Navigation System only. Fujitsu-TEN / FTEN / (F10) Navigation: Voice Recognition Concerns with Finding Addresses in Some Metro Areas.
• 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.
• 10139476May 5, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address a group of operational concerns received from the field and listed below involving the Clarion Display Audio unit with 6.2? display. The procedure will involve downloading the applicable software update files from Subarunet then loading them onto a flash drive for audio unit installation.
• 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.
• 10139468May 2, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin announces a procedure for updating the navigation / audio unit's operating system software for various customer concerns.
• 10139447May 2, 2016Equipment. This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address a group of operational concerns received from the field listed below involving ?Gen 2? F10 Navigation and Display Audio units with 7? display. The procedure will involve downloading the applicable software update files from Subarunet then loading them onto a flash drive for audio unit installation. It is…
• 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.
• 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, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. 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, 2016Equipment, Engine cooling. 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.
• 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.
• 10234286Feb 1, 2016Equipment. This is the final PDF for the 2016 January TechTIPS, please use and distribute as needed.
• 10084297Jan 14, 2016Equipment. Technical support guide - gen 2.0 & 2.1 micro sd navigation (avn) display audio (da)
• 10094342Dec 14, 2015Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). 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…
• 10093863Nov 10, 2015Back-over prevention (rear camera). This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files for the eyesight system to provide proper function of the vehicle information registration menu. In rare cases, when attempting to perform the camera initialization procedure after repair or replacement, it cannot be completed because the required vehicle information registration menu cannot be displayed.
• 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.
• 10093648Oct 26, 2015Electrical system. On some vehicles, a customer may not be able to access the “keyless buzzer volume” function on the multi-function display (mfd). This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files for the body integrated unit (biu) to facilitate setting the volume of the keyless buzzer via the mfd.
• 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…
• 10197411Oct 1, 2015Equipment. Tehnical Suppurt Guide Gen 2.0 & 2.1 Micro SD Navigation (AVN) Gen 2.0 & 2.1 Display Audio (DA)
• 10093105Sep 11, 2015Equipment. "this service information bulletin announces a design change to the oil pressure switch assembly. Nickel plating has been applied to the internal switch contacts to enhance their durability and reduce the possibility of poor contact which could affect operation or cause improper illumination of the oil pressure warning lamp. A small pilot portion was added to the threaded area on p.n. 25240ka051 as shown in the…
• 10093067Sep 10, 2015Engine. "this service information bulletin announces a design change to the oil pressure switch assembly. Nickel plating has been applied to the internal switch contacts to enhance their durability and reduce the possibility of poor contact which could affect operation or cause improper illumination of the oil pressure warning lamp. A small pilot portion was added to the threaded area on p.n. 25240ka051 as shown in the…
• 10092526Aug 21, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. 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…
• 10092495Aug 11, 2015Electrical system. This bulletin announces a procedure for updating the navigation / audio unit’s operating system software. The following list of symptoms and related changes provides a brief description of which customer concerns the updates are intended to address. If the reported customer concern is not identified in the following information, performing the update procedure will not address it. It is important to read through…
• 10091989Jul 20, 2015Equipment. This bulletin announces a procedure for updating the navigation / audio unit’s operating system software. The following list of symptoms and related changes provides a brief description of which customer concerns the updates are intended to address. If the reported customer concern is not identified in the following information, performing the update procedure will not address it. It is important to read through…
• 10091985Jul 20, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. "owner notification - subaru recall campaign: wqs-54 driver assist system (eyesight) delay in warning indicator owner notification • subaru will notify potentially affected vehicle owners by first class mail. Owner notification will begin on july 20, 2015. • emails will also be sent to affected owners with a valid email address on file with mysubaru.com."
• 10059181Jun 30, 2015Exterior lighting, Equipment. Subaru: tsb contains an owner's notification letter. Select document search button below. In certain vehicles there is a delayed in detecting a failure of brake lamp switch (bls) by driver assist system and takes longer for vehicle dynamic control (vdc) to receive request, resulting in no automatic braking. Model 2015 legacy, outback, impreza, xv crosstrek, 2016 wrx.
• 10140460Jun 8, 2015Electrical system, Brakes. The WQS?54 Repair Procedure Bulletin has been posted on STIS. Coverage information for all affected Stop?Sale vehicles is available on subarunet.com. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain vehicles equipped with a driver assist system: ? 2015 model year Legacy vehicles ? 2015 model year Outback vehicles ? 2015 model year Impreza vehicles ? 2015 model year XV Crosstrek vehicles ?
• 10140456Jun 5, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is recalling certain 2015 model year Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback, Subaru Impreza (4Door and 5Door) and Subaru XV Crosstrek vehicles and certain 2016MY Subaru WRX vehicles equipped with a Driver Assist System. The programming of the Driver Assist System will not detect a fault in one of the associated system components.
• 10192924Jun 4, 2015Electrical system. New Subaru Recall Campaign: WQS-54 Driver Assist System Delay in Warning Indicator. The programming of the driver assist system will not detect a fault in one of the associated system components. In the event of brake lamp switch (BLS) failure, the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) correctly detects the BLS failure, but the driver assist system will be delayed in detecting the BLS failure.
• 10140455Jun 4, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain vehicles equipped with a driver assist system The programming of the driver assist system will not detect a fault in one of the associated system components. In the event of brake lamp switch (BLS) failure, the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) correctly detects the BLS failure, but the driver assist system will be delayed in detecting the BLS failure.

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