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Service bulletins for the 2026 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.

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

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Bulletins, newest first
15-311-23R2026-08-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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).
16-151-24R2026-07-02. 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. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)
02-193-24R2026-07-02. 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). (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)
09-74-21R2026-07-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. 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.)
02-196-262026-07-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This bulletin outlines the diagnostic and repair procedure for white smoke emitted from the exhaust after startup.
SubaruNet Annoucement (E2026-07-02. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This announcement is requesting retailer staff to retain the EyeSight protective hood covers from Generation 4 EyeSight cameras.
07-241-262026-07-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS. This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide removal and installation tips to be followed when working with EyeSight Stereo Cameras.
18-240-262026-07-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE. "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."
01-167-08R2026-06-01. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
SubaruNet Announcement (R2026-06-01. Other. POWER TRAIN. This announcement provides information on the remanufactured CVT transmission program.
18-230-262026-06-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE. 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).
01-167-08R2026-05-04. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
05-97-262026-05-04. Service bulletin. STEERING; WHEELS. 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.
07-240-26R2026-05-04. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide interim guidance for vehicles exhibiting DTC B2A20.
15-219-18R2026-04-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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 (A2026-04-02. Other. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This announcement provides information on the use of aftermarket services or tools for programming immobilizer keys/fobs.
10-105-25R2026-04-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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.
01-167-08R2026-04-02. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
07-240-26R2026-03-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide interim guidance for 2026 model year vehicles exhibiting DTC B2A20 with gen 4 Telematics.
10-105-25R2026-03-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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.
Subaru Tech Tips Special2026-02-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Subaru service and technical support line newsletter provides information on the next phase of TechShare.
15-300-22R2026-02-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedure for the STARLINK® Remote Engine Start (RES).
Subarunet Announcement (E2026-02-02. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This announcement has been created to address difficulties with software updates on Subaru Select Monitors with DST-010 interface firmware has been updated.
18-226-25R2026-01-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. This Service Information Bulletin provides the Service Manual Correction to the diagnostic procedure for DTC B2A16 (Immobilizer Key Collation Diagnosis).
15-333-252026-01-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.

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