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A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10219476
Published by NHTSA2022-09-08
Manufacturer's numberSubaru Tech Tips
Manufacturer's date2022-08-12
NHTSA componentEQUIPMENT

NHTSA's summary

Special Edition, 2012 current model subaru evaporative diagnostics and smoke testing.

The document

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. NHTSA files a document at one of these two addresses; we have not asked NHTSA which.

Components

Equipment and accessories

Vehicles listed
SUBARU ASCENT2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
SUBARU B9 TRIBECA2012
SUBARU BRZ2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
SUBARU CROSSTREK2012 to 2015
SUBARU CROSSTREK2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
SUBARU CROSSTREK HYBRID2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
SUBARU FORESTER2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
SUBARU IMPREZA2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
SUBARU IMPREZA WRX2015 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
SUBARU LEGACY2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
SUBARU LEVORG2022
SUBARU OUTBACK2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
SUBARU SOLTERRA2023
SUBARU TRIBECA2013 to 2014
SUBARU WRX2012 to 2014
SUBARU WRX2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
SUBARU WRX STI2012 to 2014
SUBARU WRX STI2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
SUBARU XV CROSSTREK2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
SUBARU XV CROSSTREK2016 to 2017
SUBARU XV CROSSTREK2022
SUBARU XV CROSSTREK HYBRID2014, 2015 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
26V4360002026-07-07. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
23V0160002023-01-23. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
20195362019-10-25. Accessories
18V4550002018-07-10. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; TIRES
20152492015-06-04. Accessories
20152062015-05-15. Accessories
20144132014-09-22. Accessories
13V1590002013-04-24. EQUIPMENT
20130632013-02-25. Accessories
13V0610002013-02-25. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
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FAQ 15-317-24R2024-05-02. Service bulletin. T16 Warranty Extension (15-317-24R) Frequently Asked Questions.
FAQ 15-318-24R2024-05-02. Service bulletin. T16 VoLTE Warranty Extension (15-318-24R) Frequently Asked Questions.
15-297-22R2024-05-02. Service bulletin. The following information announces reprogramming file availability and provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 4 Denso CP1 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models listed.
12-253-23R2024-05-02. Service bulletin. This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files developed to address cases were a halt code E5 and or DTC b28C7 is detected by the EyeSight Stereo Camera assembly.
15-317-24R2024-05-02. Service bulletin. In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the Data Communication Module (DCM) Warranty from 3 years (36 months) of 36,000 miles to 8 years (96 months) or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first.
15-318-24R2024-05-02. Service bulletin. This bulletin announces the availability of the DCM Bypass Box designed to be used as an alternative replacement part for Data Communication Module (DCM) in vehicles with no active STARLINK subscription. There will be a warranty extension for the DCM up to 8 years (96 months) or 150,000 miles.
09-119-242024-05-02. Service bulletin. This bulletin announces the extended warranty coverage for the Thermo Control valve (TCV) used the the models listed. The coverage will be extended to (15) fifteen years / 150,000 miles.
09-80-21R2024-05-02. Service bulletin. This bulletin announces availability of a new thermo control valve assembly. The new valve contains an enhanced stainless steel internal shaft for optimized durability along with advanced water proofing for the sensor portion.