2013 Subaru BRZ technical service bulletins
384 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2013 Subaru BRZ.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This is an update announcement regarding the TechShare & NorthStar Integration
- This announcement provides information on the connected services platform for Subaru EVs.
- This bulletin provides a step-by-step diagnostic procedure for resolving Remote Engine Start (RES)...
- This Service Information Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but...
- This announcement provides information on DCM replacememts due to a parasitic draw.
- This announcement provides information on an outage affecting the Subaru Select Monitor 5 application.
- This Service Information Bulletin announces the availability of ThreeBond 1216J (SOA868V9640) designed for...
- This announcement provides information on a new software update for the Midtronics Dss and DCA machines.
- This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a...
- This bulletin provides paint code information for 2027 model year vehicles.
- This announcement provides an update to all 2027 model year Subaru warranty coverages for wear items and...
- This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during...
- This Service Information Bulletin outlines a systematic procedure for diagnosing parasitic draw...
- This Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during...
- Techtips newsletter locator index.
- This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a...
- This announcement is requesting retailer staff to retain the EyeSight protective hood covers from...
- This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for...
- This announcement provides information on the remanufactured CVT transmission program.
- This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide interim guidance for vehicles exhibiting DTC B2A20.
- This bulletin announces the design change made to the front speaker assembly which have been redesigned...
- This bulletin announces the service manual correction regarding clutch master cylinder reservoir service...
- This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedures to be followed when addressing customer concerns of...
- This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C)...
- This bulletin contains information to help when attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics...
- This announcement provides information on the use of aftermarket services or tools for programming...
- This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide interim guidance for 2026 model year vehicles...
- This Subaru service and technical support line newsletter provides information on the next phase of TechShare.
- This announcement has been created to address difficulties with software updates on Subaru Select Monitors...
- This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedure for the STARLINK® Remote Engine Start (RES).
- This Service Information Bulletin provides the Service Manual Correction to the diagnostic procedure for...
- This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a...
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- This bulletin provides information on the load carrying capacity reduced label when a port-installed or...
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- This Service Information Bulletin outlines a systematic procedure for diagnosing parasitic draw...
- This Bulletin provides details on a new formal testing, charging, and tracking procedure for all 12-volt...
- This Bulletin outlines a comprehensive update to the dark current/parasitic draw diagnosis & testing...
- This bulletin addresses cases when attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an...
- This Bulletin provides details on a new formal testing, charging, and tracking procedure for all 12-volt...
- This Bulletin provides helpful procedures and best practices to utilize when customers present with...
- Subaru of America, Inc. will release an OTA to perform a software update to the DCM. This is a preventive OTA.
- This bulletin provides information on paint codes for vehicles in the 2026 line up.
- Subaru Service Technical Support Newsletter special edition.
- This OTA is released to address Telematic functions that may stop working after a certain amount of time...
- This Bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality.
- This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C)...
- This announcment provides information on the release of the latest software updates to the Subaru...
- This Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16.
- This announcement is to bring attention to the OTA for In-vehicle service appointment scheduler and...
- This Service Information bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air...
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- This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C)...
- This Service Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC...
- This Bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be followed when diagnosing engine oil leakage on FA...
- This Bulletin announces availability of a User Guide and an informative video to supplement the recent...
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- This Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during...
- When attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an Error Code 202 and / or 204...
- This Service Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC...
- This announcement is in regard to special service tool shipment will be shipped directly to the Subar...
- A head unit OTA will be available via cellular network for Mid and High Grade CP1.5 head units.
- This bulletin is for information purposes only.The bulletin adresses design changes of the headlamps and...
- This annocement is to inform dealers to the Gen 3.1 Head Unit OTA will be available via Wi-Fi. The update...
- This bulletin details an important regulation issued by the federal safety agency which impacts the way...
- This Service Information Bulletin announces the preferred practices to be used when handling vehicles...
- The CP1.5 RCs OTA is available for all mid and high grade CP1.5 head units.
- This Service Information bulletin is being released as guidance for proper testing and charging of vehicle...
- This Service Information Bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be followed when diagnosing...
- This bulletin announces availability of the NEW genuine Subaru engine oil filter.
- This bulletin outlines the judgment criteria to be used when inspecting front transverse link bushings to...
- This Service Information Bulletin announces important diagnostic information to utilize when the Data...
- This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a...
- This annoucement provides parts personnel information about remanufactured transmissions that will no...
- This announcement provides information for retailers to install the latest infotainment system software...
- This bulletin announces important diagnostic information to utilize when testing the Data Communication...
- This announcement provides information on Takata Recall Escalated Towing Program.
- This thermo control valve video contains information on the replacement of thermo control valve.
- This Bulletin provides SOA paint codes to help eliminate possible confusion for 2025 MY vehicles.
- This Bulletin provides guidance for diagnosing a leaking front or rear suspension strut.
- This information announces reprograming file availability for Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Audio and Navigation systems
- This bulletin provides diagnosis and procedure information to be applied when diagnosing potential fluid...
- This bulletin announces the recommended cleaning procedures to followed when encountering vehicles with...
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- This bulletin announces the repair procedure to address rare cases of a squeaking-type sound occurring...
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- Special Edition, 2012 current model subaru evaporative diagnostics and smoke testing.
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- This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic essential information during...
- This Bulletin announces design changes to the engine oil and CVT fluid drain plugs.
- This bulletin announces an additional service procedure for timing chain and / or cam sprocket replacement...
- This bulletin announces a change made to the wheel lug nuts.
- This bulletin provides a description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru...
- This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for...
- This bulletin is to advise of SOA’s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.
- This bulletin outlines changes in the service procedure for engine oil pressure inspection.
- Description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru Technical Information System...
- This bulletin announces a design change made to the replacement front console box cover.
- This Service Information Bulletin announces design changes made to the ignition coil and engine wiring...
- To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed...
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- This Service Information Bulletin announces a change made to the wheel lug nuts.
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- This bulletin provides a description of current changes to Service Manuals.
- Special Service Tools Cross Reference List.
- This service Information bulletin provides precautions to follow when servicing the Brembo brake calipers...
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2013 model year BRZ and XV Crosstrek and 2012-2014...
- This service information bulletin announces availability of enhanced service parts to repair and optimize...
- All Models (Vehicle Cleaning- COVID-19Best Practices)
- This bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been...
- This bulletin announces availability of a new stop lamp switch for the models listed above equipped with LED
- This Bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been...
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- This Service Information Bulletin announces a design change made to the rear bumper cover side mounting...
- This bulletin announces availability of individual service parts and provides an installation procedure...
- This Service Information bulletin announces instruction for application of additional lubrication between...
- This Service Information bulletin provides new inspection and repair procedures for AVCS (Active Valve...
- This bulletin announces availability of a new retaining plate and installation method to address gapping...
- Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter.
- This bulletin provides an additional service procedure for replacing the pulsation dampers located on both...
- This bulletin announces part information for new Active Valve Control System (AVCS) oil control solenoid...
- This Service Information bulletin announces a design change made to the rubber timing hole access plug to...
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- This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a high-pitched ?chirp?, ?squeak? or...
- This Service Information Bulletin announces design changes to the engine?s knock sensor which will help...
- This bulletin provides a service procedure to address a gap between the top edge of the door and the...
- This Service Information bulletin provides a measurement and adjustment procedure for the stop lamp switch
- This bulletin announces a design change made to the rear bumper cover (face)
- This bulletin announces a change made to the front lower control arm ball joint boots
- This Service Information bulletin announces a change to the flywheel (pilot) bearing to a ?environmentally...
- This bulletin announces a design change to the air vent grille located in the lower portion of the trunk...
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- NOTE: The Airbag systems used on previous and current WRX, STI and Tribeca models are NOT equipped with...
- This Service Information Bulletin announces design changes made to the ignition coil and engine wiring...
- This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a...
- This bulletin provides a service procedure to address a small number of reports involving water leaking...
- This bulletin outlines design changes made to the upper oil pan assembly on FA and FB engines used on the...
- Condensation in Rear Combination Lamp
- Condensation in Rear Combination Lamps, Retaining Nut and Sealing Gasket Change
- Cracked Rear Combination Lamps
- Design Change to Rear Combination Lamps to Prevent Insect Intrusion
- This bulletin outlines design changes made to the upper oil pan assembly on FA and FB engines used on the...
- Rear Combination Lamp and Related Enhancements
- This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the internal contact portion of the oil...
- All 2012 to 2015 Models Equipped with Fujitsu Ten (F10) Generation 1 (Gen1) Audio / Navigation Systems
- Since the introduction of the BRZ, there have been a number of revisions to the rear combination lamps and...
- This Service Information bulletin provides notice of an additional step to follow when diagnosing DTC...
- This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a high-pitched "chirp", "squeak" or...
- This bulletin provides a procedure to address a hard starting condition which may occur on vehicles...
- Revised TSB. The Subaru Lock Information Site (SLIS) is located at http://lockinfo.subaru.com, and...
- This bulletin announces a design change to the front strut mounts intended to address customer concerns of...
- This bulletin announces a new procedure for updating the operating software used in F10 GEN1 audio /...
- This bulletin announces a new procedure for updating the operating software used in F10 Gen1 audio /...
- This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a creaking sound heard when operating...
- This bulletin announces a design change of the roof weatherstrip retainer/ molding to address customer...
- This service information bulletin announces a design change to the oil pressure switch assembly
- This service information bulletin announces a change to the retaining bolt securing the door glass to the...
- Special service tool shipment: brz window glass wrench starting the week of august 24, 2015, subaru...
- This bulletin will address customer concerns of an uneven gap appearing between the top of the center dash...
- This bulletin provides a repair procedure to address concerns of contact between the top horizontal edge...
- This Bulletin provides a procedure for diagnosis and determination of necessary part replacement in the...
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- The purpose of this bulletin is to provide a description of current changes to service manuals available...
- The purpose of this bulletin is to provide procedures for the diagnosis and repair of oil seepage
- This bulletin provides a procedure for diagnosis and determination of necessary part replacement in the...
- This bulletin announces availability of a revised 6MT shifter lever and an enhancement to the reverse pull...
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- Gen i sd card navigation system trouble shooting guide
- This bulletin provides a procedure for diagnosis and determination of necessary part replacement in the...
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Revised valve train parts to reduce a warm engine tapping sound from the left cylinder head
- Revised Valve Train Parts to Reduce a Warm Engine Tapping Sound from the Left Cylinder Head
- Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newsletter
- Replacement Key and Immobilizer Info
- Vibration sound from high-mount stop lamp assembly - this bulletin announces the availability of a new...
- Vibration Sound from High-Mount Stop Lamp assembly
- Diagnosis and repair for avcs-related dtcs P000A, P000B, P000C, P000D, P0011, P0014, P0021 and P0024
- Diagnosis and Repair for AVCS-Related DTCs
- Event Data Recorder (EDR) Function of Airbag Module
- Door latch / actuator freezing - this bulletin provides a repair procedure to prevent water from...
- Door Latch / Actuator Freezing
- This bulletin announces the availability of revised valve train components developed to reduce a tapping...
- High-pitched chirp, squeak or cricket sound from the engine
- High-Pitched ?Chirp?, ?Squeak? or ?Cricket? Sound from the Engine
- Diagnosis of DTC C1249
- Diagnosis of DTCs C1249
- Appearance imperfection of inside rear view mirror - this bulletin informs of how to repair a possible...
- Appearance Imperfection of Inside Rear View mirror
- Reprogramming file availability for idle stability and extended engine cranking
- This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to address customer concerns of engine...
- Design change to rear combination lamps to prevent insect intrusion
- Design Change to Rear Combination Lamps to Prevent Insect Intrusion
- Front Cross Member Mounting Bolt Change
- Subaru: some vehicles may experience difficulty starting, rough idle, cam position or misfire dtcs
- Difficulty starting, rough idle, cam position or misfire dtcs P0340, P0341, P0345, P0346, P0365, P0366,...
- Countermeasures for frozen power windows - this bulletin provides information for 3 countermeasures to...
- Countermeasures for Frozen Power Windows
- Difficulty Starting, Rough Idle, Cam Position or Misfire DTCs
- This bulletin announces availability of a revised trunk weatherstrip and rubber stoppers designed to...
- Cracked Rear Combination Lamps
- Subaru: the formation of moisture and/or condensation, inside of rear combination and headlamps, is...
- ?Clack? or ?Popping? Sound from Trunk
- This bulletin provides information for 3 countermeasures to address concerns regarding power window...
- Exchange Component Identification
- A countermeasure thermostat has been released to address a rare condition which may occur during engine...
- Countermeasure Thermostat Availability for DTC P0128
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- This bulletin provides a repair procedure to address customer concerns of a rattling sound coming from the...
- Rattling Sound from Seat Belt Buckle
- Should you receive a customer concern of a loose windshield mounted auto-dimming compass mirror with...
- Loose Windshield-Mounted Rear-View Mirror
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- This bulletin provides information to help diagnose 6 different conditions relating to customer concerns...
- We have received several calls from dealers who have customers eligible for the WQH44 subaru carpeted...
- The purpose of this bulletin is to provide a description of current changes to service manuals available...
- Service Manual Corrections
- This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a...
- Exchange Component Identification and procedures
- 6MT Shifter Rattle and Improvement to Reverse Pull Collar Operation
- This bulletin provides inspection and repair procedures for intake and exhaust camshaft position-related...
- Should you receive a customer concern of looseness or vibration in either of the door mirrors, a design...
- Door Mirror Loose / Vibrating
- This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a...
- 2013 Exchange Component Identification and Procedures
- This bulletin provides information to help diagnose 6 different conditions relating to customer concerns...
- Fujitsu Ten (F10) SD Card Audio/Navigation System
- Electrical Systems Operation & Diagnosis Module
- Tech Support SD Card for Navi Complete
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- Replacement Key and Immobilizer info
- Oil Filler Cap Gasket Coming Unseated
- Subaru: the retaining nuts may distort rear body panel mounting and sealing surfaces enough, allowing...
- Power Window Main Switch Change
- Condensation in Rear Combination Lamps, Retaining Nut and Sealing Gasket Change
- Technical Support Line Newsletter
- All subaru owners with 2012MY & 2013MY factory navigation may now download the latest mapset data from...
- New Navigation System Map Download Available ? Q3 2012 mapset
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- Note: the airbag systems used on previous and current wrx, sti and tribeca models are not equipped with...
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- Puddle Light Recall
- This bulletin announces a change to the HVAC control panel assembly to address a customer concern of the...
- This bulletin provides information regarding the following: condensation accumulating in the rear...
- Revised Automatic HVAC Control Panel Assembly
- Condensation in Rear Combination Lamps
- If you encounter a vehicle which has condensation in the rear combination lamp(s) the boss that houses the...
- Condensation in Rear Combination Lamp
- Reprogramming availability for DTC P1235 false failure indication for high-pressure fuel pump circuit
- Subaru: software change will not affect fuel economy or performance, even though a correction, for engine...
- Subaru: information being provided on the reprogramming file availability for ECM addressing issue of high...
- Engine control module (ECM) reprogramming
- Reprogramming Availability for DTC P1235
- ECM reprogramming
- This bulletin will provide a diagnostic procedure for DTC P0017 and P0019.
- DTCs P0017 and P0019
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- High-pitched chirp, squeak or cricket sound from the engine
- Subaru service program WQC-39: ECM reprogramming
- Subaru Service Program WQC-39: ECM Reprogramming
- Navigation/GPS antenna changes sd card exchange program information
- Navigation/GPS Antenna Changes
- Subaru: when diagnosing DTC C1249, an additional diagnostic procedure is used for brake light switch (BLS)...
- Diagnosis of DTC C1249 brake light switch malfunction
- A modification to the engine control module software has been developed to correct a deficiency in the...
- The purpose of this bulletin is to provide procedures for the diagnosis and repair of oil seepage which...
- Diagnosis of DTCs C1249, C1531 and C0054
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