2012 Subaru Outback technical service bulletins
333 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2012 Subaru Outback.
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...
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- 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 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 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 bulletin has been developed in response to a small number of customer concerns regarding fluid...
- 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...
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- This bulletin announces the availability of a countermeasure torque converter assembly to address a...
- This bulletin announces the recommended cleaning procedures to followed when encountering vehicles with...
- Takata Front Passenger Airbag Module / Inflator “Like for Like” Recall
- This Service Information Bulletin provides an updated diagnostic flow along with an IMPORTANT caution to...
- Special Edition, 2012 current model subaru evaporative diagnostics and smoke testing.
- This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic essential information during...
- This bulletin announces design change to the water pump assembly.
- This bulletin outlines the operating characteristics of the Remote Climate Control operation on hybrid...
- This bulletin provides a new flow chart and additional diagnostic tools to assist technicians with...
- This bulletin provides a description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru...
- This bulletin provides corrected diagnostics containing a revised flow for certain CVT solenoid related DTCs.
- 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.
- Description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru Technical Information System...
- To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed...
- In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited...
- This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing.
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- This Service Information Bulletin provides corrected diagnostics containing a revised flow for certain CVT...
- This bulletin announces availability of new master cylinder application shaft seals.
- This service information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the...
- Special Service Tools Cross Reference List.
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- Air bags
- This bulletin announces availability of new power window switch assemblies.
- This Service Information Bulletin provides the most recent part number and interchangeability information...
- Takata Like for Like recalls- TKA20 (Zone A), TKB20 (Zone B), TKC20 (Zone C).
- In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited...
- This bulletin has been developed in response to a small number of customer concerns regarding fluid...
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- This bulletin has been developed in response to a small number of customer concerns regarding fluid...
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling all 2010-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles...
- This bulletin announces availability of a new front disc brake pad, shim, grease and clip kit designed to...
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling all 2010-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles...
- This bulletin announces availability of new power window switch assemblies developed to address the...
- This Service Information bulletin announces instruction for application of additional lubrication between...
- This bulletin provides clearer steps for completing the Occupant Detection System (ODS) rezeroing (system...
- This bulletin announces a new replacement EPB actuator assembly to address DTC C0251
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain vehicles in the ranges listed below to inspect and...
- Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter.
- Owner Notification, Owners will be notified by first class mail on May 10, 2019
- New Subaru Safety Recall: WUF-91 Replacement Ignition Switch Recall Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is...
- Air bags
- This Service Information bulletin announces availability of a new control valve assembly (valve body)...
- Air bags
- This bulletin has been developed in response to a small number of customer concerns regarding fluid...
- This Service Information Bulletin announces design changes to the engine?s knock sensor which will help...
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling all 2010-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles...
- This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the...
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- This bulletin provides a measurement and adjustment procedure for the stop lamp switch
- 2010-15
- CVT Transmissions only
- This bulletin provides details regarding a new oil filler tube o-ring developed to address engine oil...
- This bulletin provides a measurement and adjustment procedure for the stop lamp switch
- CVT models only.
- Front Door Panel? UPDATE 10/5 TO: Parts Managers/Service Managers FROM: Subaru of America, Inc....
- Due to a production issue with part numbers: 60009AJ00B9P, 01B9P, 02B9P, & 03B9P retailers are required to...
- Models with sunroofs only.
- This bulletin announces a new steering column assembly designed to address a limited number of customer...
- This bulletin has been developed in response to a small number of customer concerns regarding fluid...
- This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the internal contact portion of the oil...
- Only models with CVT Transmission
- Only Models Equipped with TR690 CVT only
- All 2012 to 2015 Models Equipped with Fujitsu Ten (F10) Generation 1 (Gen1) Audio / Navigation Systems
- Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the original warranty on the low-beam ONLY halogen headlamp...
- Exterior lighting: headlights
- All Models Equipped with CVT Transmissions
- This bulletin announces a design change to the front brake caliper supports to address customer concerns...
- Panasonic audio systems troubleshooting guide
- Models with Sunroofs only
- This bulletin announces a production process change to the starter ring gear portion of the torque...
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- Revised TSB. The Subaru Lock Information Site (SLIS) is located at http://lockinfo.subaru.com, and...
- In response to isolated reports of cracked or broken ABS wheel speed sensor harness retaining clips caused...
- This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files for optimization of the transmission control...
- This bulletin announces availability of a new front disc brake pad, shim, grease and clip kit designed to...
- This bulletin provides a procedure for diagnosing a customer concern of a delayed and / or harsh...
- Subaru of america, inc. has extended the availability of remanufactured CVT transmissions to include...
- This bulletin provides an inspection and adjustment procedure to address a DTC C0075 which may be stored...
- This service information bulletin announces a design change to the oil pressure switch assembly
- This service information bulletin is intended to provide helpful insight to use when responding to...
- This bulletin provides a diagnostic procedure for confirmation of a suspected CVT chain slip condition
- Subaru: moisture is retained in composition of soldering flux and grease, in some vehicles, causing wipers...
- This bulletin announces a replacement wiper switch assembly to address customer concerns of the wipers not...
- Subaru: some wheel cleaners have acid, and ABS wheel sensor harness retaining clips would either become...
- This Service Information bulletin provides revised procedures for inspection and measurement of the...
- This bulletin announces availability of a design change to the power steering pump to address customer...
- The purpose of this bulletin is to provide a description of current changes to service manuals available...
- Subaru: in order to address the concerns of increased steering effort, a design change to the power...
- This bulletin announces availability of a design change to the power steering pump to address customer...
- This service information bulletin provides recommendations to address a customer concern of a check...
- This service information bulletin announces a change to the appearance of the hood latch and striker...
- This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files for optimizing the TCM logic used in the...
- Accessory drive belt tensioner component changes
- Oil Control Valve Assembly Part Number 10921AA230
- Revision to troubleshooting information for vdc DTC C0071
- Revision to Troubleshooting Information for VDC DTC C0071
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Remanufactured CVT program - subaru of america, inc
- Remanufactured CVT Program
- Subaru: information regarding replacement revision of air intake duct for turbocharger where insulator...
- Intercooler/intake air duct - this bulletin announces availability of a revised replacement air intake...
- Intercooler/Intake Air Duct
- Replacement Key and Immobilizer Info
- Click, pop or creek sound from left or right outer cowl corner / base of a pillar area
- ?Click?, ?Pop? or ?Creek? Sound from Left or Right Outer Cowl Corner / Base of ?A? Pillar Area
- Pop sound from right rear wheel apron area
- Pop Sound from Right Rear Wheel Apron Area
- Design change to lock-up type torque converter
- Design Change to Lock-Up Type Torque Converter
- This bulletin announces availability of a revised replacement air intake duct for the turbocharged...
- Revised B1650 diagnostics and ods rezeroing procedure
- Revised B1650 Diagnostics and ODS Rezeroing Procedure
- Revised l/front dash speaker grille
- Revised L/Front Dash Speaker Grille
- Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newsletter
- Film residue removal from underside of front seat cushion covers
- This service information describes 2 corrections to the service manual diagnostic procedures for the dtcs...
- Correction to Diagnostics for 5AT-Related DTCs
- Design change to lock-up type torque converter - this bulletin announces the availability of a...
- Surface Treatment Change To Oil Control Piston Rings
- Subaru: the formation of moisture and/or condensation, inside of rear combination and headlamps, is...
- 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 prcedures
- This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to address customer concerns of the...
- Reprogramming for Non-Requested Bluetooth Audio Streaming Affecting ONLY Clarion Audio Units
- This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a...
- Exchange Component Identification and procedures
- Accessory Trailer Hitch L101SAJ001
- This Bulletin provides a repair procedure for the replacement of the tonneau cover stoppers
- Tonneau Cover Stopper / Holder Repair
- Replacement Key and Immobilizer info
- Oil Filler Cap Gasket Coming Unseated
- Subaru Recall Campaign WQF42: Optional Genuine Subaru Remote Engine Starter Transmitter fobs
- Optional Genuine Subaru Remote Engine Starter
- If you have copies of 12-135-12R please discard and refer to 07-72-13 for the latest repair procedure.
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- New subaru recall campaign: optional genuine subaru remote engine starter transmitter fobs
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- Optional Genuine Subaru Remote Engine Starter Transmitter fobs
- Inspection & Repair Procedure for Subaru Recall Campaign Stop Sale WQF-42; Optional Genuine Subaru Remote...
- Puddle Light Recall
- If you encounter a customer complaint that water is leaking from the map light area, it could be caused by...
- Water Leak from the Map Light Area
- It has come to our attention that there may be a potential parts quality issue with certain remote engine...
- This bulletin provides an inspection and repair procedure to address a misalignment of the rear upper and...
- Front Door Glass Does Not Close Properly
- If you encounter a vehicle that has the oil temperature warning lamp flashing with P0751, P0756, P0761,...
- Inspection Procedure for AT Oil Temperature Warning Lamp Flashing
- This bulletin provides diagnosis and repair procedures to address a customer concern of the sunroof not...
- Sunroof Does Not Open or Close Properly
- Subaru: tire rubbing sound from right front
- DTC P0456 reprogramming file availability
- DTC P0456
- At oil temperature warning lamp flashing
- CVT secondary pressure sensor diagnostics
- AT Oil Temperature Warning Lamp Flashing
- CVT Secondary Pressure Sensor Diagnostics
- P0128 coolant thermostat (engine coolant temperature below thermostat regulating temperature)
- If you encounter a vehicle which has P0128 stored in memory, it may be caused by a very slight variation...
- Subaru: software change will not affect fuel economy or performance, even though a correction, for engine...
- ECM reprogramming
- This bulletin provides an inspection and diagnosis method for the cvts secondary pressure sensor which if...
- Subaru service program WQC-39: ECM reprogramming
- Subaru Service Program WQC-39: ECM Reprogramming
- Sunroof binds: if you encounter a customer complaint when opening the sunroof (the glass opens about one...
- Service manual corrections - the purpose of this bulletin is to provide a description of current changes...
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