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Service bulletins for the 2019 Subaru Ascent

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.

638 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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07-173-202020-04-02. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. This Service Information Bulletin provides insight on how to address a customer concern of the rear hatch, Power Rear Gate (PRG) or trunk release operating (or finding the PRG/trunk open unexpectedly after parking) without a specific input (button press) from the operator.
07-155-19R2020-04-02. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin announces a design change made to the PRG control module. This change is in response to a limited number of customer concerns regarding the rear gate not opening when operating the gate switch or dashboard switch on the vehicle or the button on the key fob. In addition to ensuring proper PRG system operation, the new logic also optimizes the PRG communication function.
07-155-19R2020-04-02. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin announces a design change made to the PRG control module. This change is in response to a limited number of customer concerns regarding the rear gate not opening when operating the gate switch or dashboard switch on the vehicle or the button on the key fob. In addition to ensuring proper PRG system operation, the new logic also optimizes the PRG communication function.
12-279-20R2020-04-02. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This bulletin announces availability of new outer door handles to address isolated concerns of the chrome finish peeling.
12-281-202020-03-02. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. This bulletin provides a repair procedure to address a small number of customer concerns of the hood panel surface vibrating while driving. This condition can result if the mastic (adhesive) used to bond the inner hood reinforcing panel to the outer panel (skin) begins to separate.
02-183-192019-10-01. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This Service Information Bulletin clarifies a bolt tightening sequence procedure for the three (3) turbocharger stay bracket mounting bolts. Torsional stress may remain in the stay bracket if the tightening sequence is not followed. The applicable Service Manual will be updated with this information soon.
07-155-19R2019-08-06. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. This bulletin announces a design change made to the PRG control module. This change is in response to a limited number of customer concerns regarding the rear gate not opening when operating the gate switch or dashboard switch on the vehicle or the button on the key fob. This condition is also accompanied by three short beeps. Logic changes have been incorporated into the new module to ensure proper operation of the PRG system.
07-143-18R2019-07-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. This bulletin announces a change made to the PRG control module. This change is in response to a limited number of customer concerns regarding the PRG reversing direction before reaching the fully open position. The control module senses that an object is caught in the PRG and engages the system?s reverse (safety) function. The new PRG control modules contain improved operating logic to correct this condition.
15-241-192019-05-20. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS. This Service Information bulletin provides recommendations for removing stains from the rear bumper cover on the 2019MY Ascent when using a mild automotive detergent does not provide the desired results. There have been reports received describing difficulty removing stains from the accessory?s chrome finish.
12-255-18R2019-03-11. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. This bulletin outlines a design change made to the inner frame assembly used with the silver (?chrome?) type outer door handle to improve its reliability.
12-255-182019-02-25. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; STRUCTURE. This bulletin outlines a design change made to the inner frame assembly used with the silver (?chrome?) type outer door handle to improve its reliability.
12-254-182019-02-19. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. This bulletin provides helpful tips to follow when addressing a customer concern of the ?A? pillar trim coming loose.
12-252-182018-12-10. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; STRUCTURE:BODY. This Service Information bulletin announces a procedure change for installation of the under-body grommets used to seal the tie-down holes used during vehicle transport. Previously, the grommetswere supplied with the vehicle and placed in the glove box to be installed as part of the pre-delivery inspection (PDI) procedure. Recently, all carriers transporting vehicles from SIA began using individual wheel tie-downs instead of the chain-type tie-downs. As a result, these under-body grommets are now installed during vehicle assembly.
12-252-182018-12-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS. This Service Information bulletin announces a procedure change for installation of the under-body grommets used to seal the tie-down holes used during vehicle transport. Previously, the grommetswere supplied with the vehicle and placed in the glove box to be installed as part of the pre-delivery inspection (PDI) procedure. Recently, all carriers transporting vehicles from SIA began using individual wheel tie-downs instead of the chain-type tie-downs. As a result, these under-body grommets are now installed during vehicle assembly.
WTU-802018-10-01. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 model year Ascent vehicles, due to the possibility of some missing body structure welds. A total of 293 U.S. vehicles are affected by this recall.
13-101-182018-08-20. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Various paint manufacturers designate their own stock numbers and coding information although many of the major suppliers are now using the SOA paint codes to help eliminate possible confusion. Their color formulations are updated on a continual basis. Some vendors may have different color names than those provided to them by SOA. Be sure to double-check the codes and formulas beforehand to help insure an accurate color match. Should discrepancies arise, please refer your Body Shop contact inquiries to the specific paint vendor or their jobber / supplier for the most updated formula information.

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.