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June 23, 2026 Service bulletin

This bulletin outlines the diagnostic and repair procedure for white smoke emitted from the exhaust after...

Subaru technical service bulletin 02-196-26 for 2020-2026 Subaru Outback, 2020-2025 Subaru Legacy and 2019-2026 Subaru Ascent and others.

Bulletin number
02-196-26
Component
Engine
Summary
This bulletin outlines the diagnostic and repair procedure for white smoke emitted from the exhaust after startup.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 254 complaints in the engine category.

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