2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Technical Service Bulletins

300 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek. 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.

• 10140500Apr 13, 2016Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. Revised TSB. As part of our dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is initiating a program to extend the original New Car Powertrain Limited Warranty coverage for excessive engine oil consumption on applicable vehicles to 8 years / 100,000 miles from the original warranty start date.
• 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.
• 10120965Feb 25, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. 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
• 10083905Feb 1, 2016Engine. "proposed engine oil consumption class action settlement recently you may have seen various online and other media articles regarding subaru of america, inc. Reaching a proposed settlement in a class action lawsuit for alleged oil consumption concerns on certain subaru vehicles. Some media outlets also supplied varying information on the contents of this settlement. The following information is being provided to…
• 10081070Jan 15, 2016Engine. Revised service bulletin: surface treatment change to oil control piston rings this bulletin announces information regarding a major change to the repair procedures previously outlined in service bulletins 02-143-13r, 02-144-13r and 02-145-13r.
• 10093861Nov 4, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin provides a procedure for diagnosing a customer concern of a delayed and / or harsh engagement of the cvt (model tr580) when shifting into reverse or drive from neutral. All 2013-16my, 4-cylinder, n/a models with cvt
• 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…
• 10092492Aug 10, 2015Brakes, Equipment. This bulletin informs of a parts change to the brake system master cylinder and vacuum booster. Whenever replacement of either of these components is required, the identification procedure provided below must be followed to insure the proper parts are ordered and installed as a set.
• 10072044Aug 10, 2015Brakes, Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10140462Jun 10, 2015Engine, Electrical system. This Bulletin provides a procedure for diagnosis and determination of necessary part replacement in the event any of the ?AVCS Slow Response? or ?AVCS System Failure? DTCs listed above are found to be stored in the ECM memory. A possible cause of these conditions is contamination within the camshaft sprocket and / or oil control solenoid valve (OCV) mechanism.
• 10059219May 15, 2015Equipment, Exterior lighting. Subaru: on some vehicles, to reduce possibility of improper illumination, a change in design for stop light switch for abs and/or vdc warning lamp. Models 2012-14 impreza, xv crosstrek (except hybrid), 2008-14 wrx, sti, 2014 forester.
• 10059218May 5, 2015Steering. Subaru: an issue of increase steering effort, electric power steering (eps) warning light comes on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c2532 and to address code a new eps control unit that is available. Model 2014 forester, 2012-14 impreza, xv crosstrek (including hybrid).
• 10141513Apr 23, 2015Engine cooling. This Service Information bulletin provides revised procedures for inspection and measurement of the cylinder block assembly to determine whether or not replacement is necessary. Read through and understand this information completely before proceeding with any repairs to the cylinder block. All Models with FA and FB Engines, 2011MY and Later.
• 10090864Mar 30, 2015Body and structure. This bulletin announces availability of a revised front door checker mechanism designed to hold the front doors more securely when they are in partially open positions. An additional detent position has also been added.
• 10090803Mar 25, 2015Engine. This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files and a revised oil level switch to optimize the ecm logic for engine oil level detection in the event of false or premature low engine oil level warning lamp illumination. Revised to increase engine oil quantities.
• 10090762Mar 24, 2015Engine. This bulletin announces information regarding a major change to the repair procedures previously outlined in service bulletins 02-143-13r, 02-144-13r and 02-145-13r. These bulletins provided a repair procedure for the replacement of the piston rings to address verified concerns of unusual engine oil consumption. The purpose of revising this bulletin is to correct the transmission type.
• 10083795Feb 3, 2015Equipment. Gen I sd card navigation system trouble shooting guide
• 10080600Jan 19, 2015Equipment. This bulletin provides a procedure for diagnosis and determination of necessary part replacement in the event any of the “avcs slow response” or “avcs system failure” dtcs listed above are found to be stored in the ecm memory.
• 10080542Jan 7, 2015Engine cooling. Revised service bulletin: surface treatment change to oil control piston rings this bulletin announces information regarding a major change to the repair procedures previously outlined in service bulletins 02-143-13r, 02-144-13r and 02-145-13r.
• 10233072Dec 10, 2014Engine cooling. Reprogramming File Availability for Oil Level Detection
• 10094134Dec 10, 2014Equipment, Engine. Reprogramming file availability for oil level detection
• 10068695Dec 10, 2014Engine, Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10233068Dec 8, 2014Engine cooling. Reprogramming File Availability for Oil Level Detection
• 10094128Dec 8, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. Reprogramming file availability for oil level detection
• 10069707Dec 8, 2014Electrical system, Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10233058Dec 2, 2014Engine cooling. Surface Treatment Change To Oil Control Piston Rings
• 10094118Dec 2, 2014Equipment, Engine. Surface treatment change to oil control piston rings
• 10233055Dec 1, 2014Engine cooling. Reprogramming File Availability for Oil Level Detection
• 10094113Dec 1, 2014Equipment. Surface treatment change to oil control piston rings
• 10094112Dec 1, 2014Engine, Electrical system. Reprogramming file availability for oil level detection
• 10068699Dec 1, 2014Engine, Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10235916Nov 6, 2014Engine cooling. Reprogramming File Availability for Oil Level Detection
• 10093698Nov 6, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. Reprogramming file availability for oil level detection
• 10069710Nov 6, 2014Electrical system, Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10235943Oct 28, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Additions to Remanufactured Transmission Applications
• 10093521Oct 28, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Additions to remanufactured transmission applications
• 10235912Sep 29, 2014Engine cooling. Surface Treatment Change To Oil Control Piston Rings
• 10092913Sep 29, 2014Equipment. Surface treatment change to oil control piston rings
• 10068626Sep 29, 2014Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10092842Sep 8, 2014Equipment. Surface treatment change to oil control piston rings
• 10069712Sep 8, 2014Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10068352Sep 8, 2014Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10092384Aug 28, 2014Equipment. Surface treatment change to oil control piston rings
• 10234951Aug 1, 2014Equipment. Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newsletter
• 10232535Jul 17, 2014Electrical system. Replacement Key and Immobilizer Info
• 10084253Jun 16, 2014Electrical system, Engine. Diagnosis and repair for avcs-related dtcs p000a, p000b, p000c, p000d, p0011, p0014, p0021 and p0024

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