2017 Subaru WRX Technical Service Bulletins

389 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2017 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.

• 10150936Oct 12, 2018Brakes. This Service Information bulletin announces a design change made to the front brake rotors used on the models listed above. The change makes it easier to identify these parts from those used on other models.
• 10150912Oct 12, 2018Electrical 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.
• 10150911Oct 12, 2018Brakes. This Service Information bulletin announces a design change made to the front brake rotors used on the models listed above. The change makes it easier to identify these parts from those used on other models.
• 10150932Oct 9, 2018Latches, locks and linkages, Body and structure. This bulletin provides a service procedure to address a gap between the top edge of the door and the instrument panel on the models listed as shown in the photo below. The gap may also make the glove box door difficult to close fully.There is a latch to keep the glove box closed on both sides of the glove box door. If the door is closed without using enough force to engage both latches or by pushing it shut on just…
• 10150887Oct 9, 2018Electrical system, Body and structure. This bulletin provides a service procedure to address a gap between the top edge of the door and the instrument panel on the models listed as shown in the photo below. The gap may also make the glove box door difficult to close fully.There is a latch to keep the glove box closed on both sides of the glove box door. If the door is closed without using enough force to engage both latches or by pushing it shut on just…
• 10150930Oct 2, 2018Equipment. This Service Information bulletin announces availability of an enhancement to the Gracenote database included in the vehicles listed above equipped with F10 7? Navigation and 7? Display Audio head units. When the user plays a pre-recorded CD, Gracenote recognizes the disc then shows the artist and track name information along with the album cover art on the head unit display (when available).
• 10150885Oct 2, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. This Service Information bulletin announces availability of an enhancement to the Gracenote database included in the vehicles listed above equipped with F10 7? Navigation and 7? Display Audio head units. When the user plays a pre-recorded CD, Gracenote recognizes the disc then shows the artist and track name information along with the album cover art on the head unit display (when available).
• 10146485Sep 24, 2018Electrical system. This bulletin announces a new Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&HCU). The new part was designed to address a small number of customer concerns regarding a clicking or ticking-type sound heard coming from the driver?s side footrest area. The new modules incorporate logic with enhanced internal solenoid and motor control characteristics.
• 10146483Sep 21, 2018Equipment, Latches, locks and linkages. This Service Information bulletin provides details about revised CVT select lever (shifter) components. The shape of the lock plate and output of the shift lock solenoid have been changed.
• 10146480Sep 18, 2018Exterior lighting. This Service Information bulletin provides a measurement and adjustment procedure for the stop lamp switch. An improperly adjusted (or faulty) stop lamp switch can cause any of the DTCs listed above to set and result in the related system?s warning lamp to illuminate.
• 10146475Sep 6, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Powertrain Warranty coverage for the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) on the above listed models and model years from the original five (5) years or sixty thousand (60,000) miles (whichever comes first) to ten (10) years or one-hundred thousand (100,000) miles (whichever comes first).
• 10145079Aug 29, 2018Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Exterior lighting. This Service Information bulletin announces a change made to the lens portion of the fog light assembly. The new lens has optimized light distribution characteristics while remaining interchangeable with the original type.
• 10145078Aug 29, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. This Service Information bulletin announces a design change made to the rubber timing hole access plug to improve its retention and prevent water intrusion into the converter case.
• 10144882Aug 21, 2018Equipment. This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. Within the terms of the Basic New Car Warranty and the one year Replacement Parts Warranty, the Exchange Program provides for replacement of a defective unit from the manufacturer.
• 10144881Aug 15, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin announces new reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address additional operational concerns received from the field and listed below involving ?Gen 2? F10 Navigation and Display Audio units with 7? display. The procedure will involve downloading the applicable software update files then loading them onto two flash drives for audio unit installation.
• 10144875Aug 9, 2018Exterior lighting. This bulletin outlines a design change made to the inner lens extension portion of the LED headlamp assembly. Under the right conditions, the shape of the lens for the actual head lamp light source can cause sunlight to be focused onto the extension portion of the lens resulting in deformation. A heatresistant shade has been added to protect the affected area.
• 10143882Jul 30, 2018Equipment. procedure to address additional operational concerns received from the field and listed below involving ?Gen 2? F10 Navigation and Display Audio units with 7? display. The procedure will involve downloading the applicable software update files then loading them onto two flash drives for audio unit installation. It is important to read through and understand this information completely before proceeding. These…
• 10143878Jul 28, 2018Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides a repair procedure for replacing the foam cushion installed between the top front edge of the IP and the windshield glass. Use the supplied Service Procedure to address a customer concern involving the foam cushion becoming visible above the IP near the defroster vent outlets.
• 10143873Jul 23, 2018Electrical system. This bulletin announces a design change to the EPB adapter cord harness connector. In some cases, the retaining tab of the connector may become damaged as a result of removal or installation for diagnosis and later and cause DTC C1956 or C1957 to set and the brake warning lamp to illuminate. The retaining tab portion of the connector has been changed to improve its durability and prevent recurrence of the DTC.
• 10142838Jun 21, 2018Electrical system. This bulletin announces a design change to the CVT select lever (shifter) mechanism in response to isolated customer concerns of not being able to remove the key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in Park. The cause is contamination of the Park-Range switch internal components.
• 10142835Jun 11, 2018Electrical 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.
• 10142834Jun 11, 2018Equipment. ONLY MODELS with AVN Navigation or Display Audio system. 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. We will continue to add more helpful tips to this TSB as they become available.
• 10142831Jun 6, 2018Body and structure. This bulletin replaces TSB 12-201-16R and provides 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. 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 contact with the hood panel and abrade the finish.
• 10142830Jun 6, 2018Body and structure. IMPORTANT: This Service Bulletin has been as been replaced by TSB 12-243-18 dated 6/6/2018 entitled ?Paint Chipping between Hood Grille (Scoop) and Hood?. Please refer to this new bulletin for the latest information regarding this condition.
• 10141490May 31, 2018Brakes. This Service Information bulletin announces availability of a new front brake pad shim kit to specifically address customer concerns of a squeaking or squealing sound on the models listed. The new shims incorporate a new laminated design with increased damping characteristics to eliminate vibration identified as the root cause of the sound. The new kits include shims only (NO brake pads).
• 10141499May 10, 2018Equipment. This bulletin announces a design change to the A/C Condenser receiver-dryer assembly. The change involves the addition of a rubber end cap and retaining clip onto the bottom of the receiver-dryer tank portion to prevent corrosion intrusion and enhance sealing.
• 10141496May 10, 2018Equipment, Body and structure. 4 DOOR MODELS ONLY. This bulletin announces a change made to the trunk lid lock (latch) assembly. The purpose of this change is to improve parts integration (or ?commonality?) between models. This change is not intended to address any specific customer concern.
• 10141493May 10, 2018Equipment. This bulletin announces a change made to the Automatic Climate Control Head Assembly. The change will address concerns where the temperature selected for cooling ?feels? warmer to the customer than the temperature displayed. The new programming will adjust the threshold for when cooling occurs to improve the air conditioning system?s cooling effect making it more closely match the customer?s selected temperature.
• 10141495May 3, 2018Equipment, Body and structure. This bulletin announces a design change to the front door checkers used on the models listed. The new checker mechanism provides a more ?positive feel? of the detents or check positions as the front doors are opened and closed.
• 10133522Mar 28, 2018Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides a repair procedure for replacing the foam cushion installed between the top front edge of the IP and the windshield glass. Use the supplied Service Procedure to address a customer concern involving the foam cushion becoming visible above the IP near the defroster vent outlets
• 10133521Mar 28, 2018Electrical system. On Forester Turbo and applicable WRX models, after re-connecting the battery, if the ignition switch is turned back ?ON? within one minute after the first time the ignition is turned ?OFF?, it becomes possible for the CEL to illuminate storing DTC P0606 in memory. The code will not occur immediately, but may occur after a period of time depending upon how the vehicle is operated
• 10133528Mar 23, 2018Electrical system. This bulletin announces a design change to the CVT select lever (shifter) mechanism in response to isolated customer concerns of not being able to remove the key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in Park. The cause is contamination of the Park-Range switch internal components
• 10133520Mar 14, 2018Equipment. This Service Information bulletin provides a new troubleshooting chart to use when diagnosing a DTC B1760 related to the Occupant Detection System (ODS). Following these diagnostic steps will help avoid unnecessary ODS sensor / seat cushion assembly replacement
• 10133517Mar 12, 2018Electrical system. This bulletin announces availability of new VDC Control Module & Hydraulic Units (VDCCM&H/U) to address isolated customer concerns of the green Hill Holder light blinking and cancel warning alarm sounding during cranking / starting the engine
• 10133529Mar 2, 2018Equipment. 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.
• 10140485Feb 13, 2018Body and structure, Equipment. This bulletin announces a design change to the air vent grille located in the lower portion of the trunk (or cargo) area. The shutters of the vent grille are designed to open briefly and relieve cabin pressure when the doors are shut with the windows fully closed. The vent grilles have rubber ?shutters? which occasionally, may catch on the frame (case) portion and not close properly allowing outside air / odor to…
• 10140470Feb 13, 2018Equipment, Body and structure. This bulletin announces a design change to the air vent grille located in the lower portion of the trunk (or cargo) area. The shutters of the vent grille are designed to open briefly and relieve cabin pressure when the doors are shut with the windows fully closed. The vent grilles have rubber ?shutters? which occasionally, may catch on the frame (case) portion and not close properly allowing outside air / odor to…
• 10140483Feb 9, 2018Engine. 2.0L Turbor Models only. This Service Information Bulletin announces design changes to the engine?s knock sensor which will help improve vehicle assembly line efficiency and increase durability. In some cases, the Check Engine light may illuminate and a knock sensor-related DTC set in the ECM memory: P0327, P0328, P0332 and P0333.
• 10140468Feb 9, 2018Engine, Electrical system. 2.0L Turbor Models only. This Service Information Bulletin announces design changes to the engine?s knock sensor which will help improve vehicle assembly line efficiency and increase durability. In some cases, the Check Engine light may illuminate and a knock sensor-related DTC set in the ECM memory: P0327, P0328, P0332 and P0333.
• 10140480Feb 6, 2018Engine cooling, Equipment. 2.0L Turbo Models only. This bulletin announces availability of a special turbocharger air intake duct designed to prevent EXTREMELY RARE occurrence of ice formation from condensation in the duct?s PCV system passages.
• 10140425Feb 6, 2018Engine cooling. 2.0L Turbo Models only. This bulletin announces availability of a special turbocharger air intake duct designed to prevent EXTREMELY RARE occurrences of ice formation from condensation in the duct?s PCV system passages.
• 10130270Jan 24, 2018Brakes, Exterior lighting. This Service Information bulletin provides a measurement and adjustment procedure for the stop lamp switch. An improperly adjusted (or faulty) stop lamp switch can cause any of the DTCs listed above to set and result in the related system?s warning lamp to illuminate.
• 10130285Jan 15, 2018Equipment. Technical support guide for navigation and audio f10 gen2 systems.
• 10130277Jan 11, 2018Body and structure. ( 2017-2018MY Impreza - 5 Dr Only)
• 10130280Jan 5, 2018Equipment. Models with FujitsuTEN (F10) Gen 2.0 / 2.1 Navigation or Display Audio Head Units ONLY. This bulletin provides a repair procedure to address specific, confirmed customer concerns of: ? Audio output interruption every 2-3 seconds when listening to AM or FM radio broadcasts ? No audio output at all when attempting to listen to a HD Radio broadcast.
• 10130287Jan 3, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. The corrected update files are now available for download from Subarunet. TSB 15-20516R has been revised with new file names where applicable and re-posted to STIS.
• 10130278Jan 3, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin announces new reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address additional operational concerns received from the field and listed below involving ?Gen 2? F10 Navigation and Display Audio units with 7? display. The procedure will involve downloading the applicable software update files then loading them onto two flash drives for audio unit installation.
• 10138770Dec 22, 2017Equipment. Subject: Removal of Certain Fujitsu 10 Audio / Navigation Update Files from Subarunet The following update files have been temporarily removed from Subarunet due to potential quality concerns with the 2nd file used in those updates. Retailers are requested to take the following action: ? If any of the following Fujitsu 10 Audio / Navigation files have been downloaded and saved locally, please discontinue their use…
• 10138774Dec 20, 2017Electrical system, Equipment. 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.
• 10138778Dec 15, 2017Air bags, Electrical system, Equipment. NOTE: The Airbag systems used on previous and current WRX, STI and Tribeca models are NOT equipped with EDR functionality. This Bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system. The function of the EDR is best explained using the following statements found in the vehicle Owner?s Manual: ?This vehicle is equipped with an event data…

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