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Service bulletins for the 2021 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.

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

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Bulletins, newest first
12-262-252025-04-01. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. This Bulletin announces diagnostic procedures to be followed when working with a Power Rear Gate (PRG).
15-219-18R2025-04-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. When attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an Error Code 202 and / or 204 may occur preventing the process from completing successfully.
12-260-252025-04-01. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This bulletin announces the design change made to the left and right A-Pillar trim panels which will address cases of loose fitment.
15-322-25R2025-03-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Warranty coverage for the CP1 & Gen 3.1 Head Unit used in the listed models and model years to (8) eight years / 150,000 miles to cover certain qualifying repairs to the infotainment audio system.
07-189-21R2025-03-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY/WIPER. This bulletin announces availability of new door window regulator assemblies and door glass run channel seals in response to limited concerns of erratic operation of the anti-entrapment feature and/or the door glass either not closing or closing very slowly.
02-193-24R2025-03-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE. 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).
09-130-25R2025-03-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This bulletin announces the design change made to the exhaust manifold flange nuts. The material has been changed from a medium carbon steel to stainless steel.
09-130-25R2025-03-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This bulletin announces the design change made to the exhaust manifold flange nuts. The material has been changed from a medium carbon steel to stainless steel.
15-251-19R2025-03-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. "This Service Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16."
12-257-25R2025-03-04. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY/WIPER. In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Warranty coverage for the Front Windshield used in the above listed models and model years from three (3) years / 36,000 miles to eight (8) years / 100,000 miles (whichever comes first).
16-151-24R2025-02-04. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This bulletin provides guidance when diagnosing chain slip, judder, shudder, and hesitation concerns on the TR690 model CVT transmissions used in the models listed.
Subarunet Announcement2025-02-04. Other. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. As part of Subaru's dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is announcing a Warranty Extension of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage for the CP1 & Gen 3.1 Infotainment head units for the models listed.
15-322-252025-02-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin gives information on extended New Car Limited Warranty for CP1 and Gen 3.1 Head Units.
Subarunet Announcement2025-02-04. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This announcement is in regard to special service tool shipment will be shipped directly to the Subar retailers during February.
RC5 Head Unit OTA2025-02-04. Other. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. A head unit OTA will be available via cellular network for Mid and High Grade CP1.5 head units.
07-189-21R2025-02-04. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY/WIPER. This bulletin announces availability of new door window regulator assemblies and door glass run channel seals in response to limited concerns of erratic operation of the anti-entrapment feature and / or the door glass either not closing or closing very slowly.
11-205-252025-02-04. Service bulletin. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin announces the repair procedures to be followed when DTC P1449 (EVAP System Clog Detected) is detected by the Engine Control Module (ECM).
02-193-242025-01-03. Service bulletin. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM; ENGINE. 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).
SubaruNet Announcement2025-01-03. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY/WIPER. This announcement is in regard to settlement in a class action lawsuit for vehicles that will receive a limited warranty extension for original equipment Subaru windshields experiencing a qualifying crack.
07-59-07R2025-01-03. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin is for information purposes only.The bulletin adresses design changes of the headlamps and rear combination lamps, where moisture and or condensation may develop on the inside of the lamp lenses.
16-151-24R2025-01-03. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This bulletin provides guidance when diagnosing chain slip, judder, shudder, and hesitation concerns on the TR690 model CVT transmissions used in the models listed.
16-150-24R2025-01-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. "This bulletin announces availability of new reprogramming files developed to address the two symptoms described below: SYMPTOM 1: A jerk or judder sensation felt from the powertrain during braking with the air conditioning on. SYPMTOM 2: A shudder is felt from the powertrain along with a screeching type of sound. NOTE: Both of these symptoms are not related with a fault code. The new files contain enhanced software optimizing input clutch application along with enhanced hydraulic pressure control during braking/deceleration."
16-150-24R2024-12-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. "This bulletin announces availability of new reprogramming files developed to address the two symptoms described below: SYMPTOM 1: A jerk or judder sensation felt from the powertrain during braking with the air conditioning on. SYPMTOM 2: A shudder is felt from the powertrain along with a screeching type of sound. NOTE: Both of these symptoms are not related with a fault code."
06-92-24R2024-12-03. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Warranty coverage for the front brake on 2019-24 model year Ascent models to 8 years (96 months) or 150,000 miles (whichever comes first) to address cases of front brake pulsation or squealing.
17-20-242024-12-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SEAT BELTS. This bulletin announces a design change made to the second row inner seat belt buckle assembly to address cases of the seat belt indicator warnings not turning off after the buckle is fully latched.

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