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2026 SUBARU WRX

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Service bulletins

34 bulletins

Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.

10-107-26

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin announces design changes to the front seat bottom heat unit.

SubaruNet Announcement (C

Other

This Announcement provides diagnostic assistance for CVT issues.

02-196-26R

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This service bulletin outlines the diagnostic and repair procedure for white smoke emitted from the exhaust after startup. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.

15-305-22R

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin announces a reprogramming file availability and provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models listed. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.

15-308-23R

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Service Information Bulletin outlines a systematic procedure for diagnosing parasitic draw (dark/standby current) in vehicles experiencing battery drain when the ignition is off, leading to no-start conditions or frequent jump-starts.This is an revised version of the original bulletin.

15-341-26

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin announces a design change to the cord assembly that connects the Center Infotainment Display (CID) to the CCU, addressing reports of CID screen flickering.

15-304-22R

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)

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15-333-25R

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. This is an revised version of the original bulletin

15-311-23R

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides instruction for use (FOTA) of a new reprogramming procedure to optimize the Denso Gen 4.5 Audio and Navigation system utilized in the models listed. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin).

02-193-24R

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for removing accumulated carbon deposits from fuel injectors and internal engine components (e.g. intake valves and / or manifold, and combustion chambers). (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)

09-74-21R

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for removing accumulated carbon deposits from fuel injectors and internal engine components (e.g. intake valves and / or manifold, and combustion chambers). (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)

02-196-26

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

18-242-26R

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin announces a change in the seat belt warning buzzer intervals in the inspection procedure found in the Service Manual. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)

SubaruNet Annoucement (E

Other

This announcement is requesting retailer staff to retain the EyeSight protective hood covers from Generation 4 EyeSight cameras.

07-241-26

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide removal and installation tips to be followed when working with EyeSight Stereo Cameras.

16-151-24R

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides guidance when diagnosing chain slip, judder, shudder, and hesitation concerns on the TR690 model CVT transmissions used in the models listed. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)

05-98-26

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files developed to address cases in which the following DTCs are detected by the Electric Control Damper Control Unit (ECU Damper).

18-240-26

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides a new diagnostic procedure for vehicles equipped with a Denso CP 1, 1.5 and 2.5 head units to provide an enhanced version of the troubleshooting steps for Sound does not come out from the speaker.

01-167-08R

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.

12-249-23R

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin announces the recommended cleaning procedures to followed when encountering vehicles with long time exposure to pollen on painted surfaces on vehicles imported from Japan.

SubaruNet Announcement (R

Other

This announcement provides information on the remanufactured CVT transmission program.

18-230-26

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be used when DTCs B1571(REFERENCE CODE INCOMPATIBILITY IMMOBILIZER CM TO ECM) and B1572(IMM CIRCUIT EXCEPT ANTENNA CIRCUIT) are detected by Keyless Access with Push Button Start(KACM).

07-240-26R

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide interim guidance for vehicles exhibiting DTC B2A20.

03-97-26

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin announces the service manual correction regarding clutch master cylinder reservoir service procedures.

05-97-26

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedures to be followed when addressing customer concerns of steering wheel/vehicle body vibration when driving at highway speeds when tire/wheel balance is suspected.

10-105-25R

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak.

15-219-18R

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin contains information to help when attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an Error Code 202 and / or 204 may occur preventing the process from completing successfully

SubaruNet Announcement (A

Other

This announcement provides information on the use of aftermarket services or tools for programming immobilizer keys/fobs.

Subaru Tech Tips Special

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Subaru service and technical support line newsletter provides information on the next phase of TechShare.

15-300-22R

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedure for the STARLINKĀ® Remote Engine Start (RES).

Subarunet Announcement (E

Other

This announcement has been created to address difficulties with software updates on Subaru Select Monitors with DST-010 interface firmware has been updated.

18-226-25R

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Service Information Bulletin provides the Service Manual Correction to the diagnostic procedure for DTC B2A16 (Immobilizer Key Collation Diagnosis).

15-333-25

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.

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