Service bulletins for the 2019 Subaru BRZ
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.
289 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 15-267-20 | 2020-08-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE. This document discusses some of the conditions that may trigger an Automatic Collision Notification (CAN) (Gen1) or Advanced Automatic Collision Notification (AACN) (Gen2), without a collision, airbag deployment, or accident taking place. |
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| 15-264-20R | 2020-08-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The intent of this Service Information Bulletin is to provide Technicians and staff members who interact with the Telematics system insight to help address questions regarding opeation of the WiFi Hotspot feature. |
| 15-242-19R | 2020-08-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Service Information Bulletin has been developed for use as a quick reference tool aid in diagnosing operational concerns of the Gen 2 Telematics system's remote access features. |
| 15-219-18R | 2020-08-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Service information bulletin provides Telematics system/generation applicability. |
| 15-195-16R | 2020-08-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Service Information bulletin provides IMPORTANT information regarding diagnosis and replacement (when applicable) of the STARLINK Telematics Data Communication Module (DMC). |
| 06-76-20 | 2020-06-02. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. This service Information bulletin provides precautions to follow when servicing the Brembo brake calipers utilized on the models listed. Because of their aluminum construction, it is critcal to take extra care when servicing. |
| 01-181-20 | 2020-05-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. All Models (Vehicle Cleaning- COVID-19Best Practices) |
| 15-195-16R | 2020-05-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. This service information bulletin provides important information regarding diagnosis and replacement (when applicable) of the STARLINK Telematics Data Communication Module (DCM). All models with STARLINK Telematics System. |
| 15-219-18R | 2020-05-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin is designed to address an error code 202 and/or 204 when attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process. |
| 17-17-13R | 2020-04-02. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system. |
| 07-171-20 | 2020-04-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Service Information Bulletin is in response to several battery sensor replacements resulting from improper removal and/or installation practices. |
| 18-198-20 | 2020-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. The purpose of this bulletin is to provide a description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) web site. |
| 07-169-20 | 2020-03-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Service Information bulletin describes a change made to the labels applied to the push to start switches used on the models listed. |
| 15-130-08R | 2020-03-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This bulletin details an important regulation issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) which impacts the way some vehicles with accessories are sold. This regulation applies to any automobile retailer installing accessories on a vehicle prior to its first sale. |
| 15-236-18R | 2020-03-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The following information addresses reprogramming file availability and a software update installation procedure to provide optimization to the new Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models as listed. |
| 15-234-18R | 2020-03-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. |
| 07-167-20 | 2020-02-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. This bulletin announces availability of a new stop lamp switch for the models listed above equipped with LED - type rear combination lamps. |
| 15-256-19R | 2020-02-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin provides information on a new reprogramming procedure (FOTA) to optimize the Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and Navigation head units (H/U). |
| 15-255-19R | 2020-02-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. The first TomTom map update for Gen 3.1 Harman navigation equipped vehicles was made available. |
| 17-17-13R | 2020-02-05. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This Bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system. |
| 15-236-18R | 2020-01-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Reprograming file availability for optimization of Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and Navigation Head Units. |
| 15-234-18R | 2020-01-07. 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 exchange program policy can also be found in Sections 8.4.9 and 11.2.10 of your Claims Policies and Procedures Manual found in Subarunet. |
| 15-220-18R | 2019-12-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to use when diagnosing concerns of the Apple CarPlay and / or Android Auto feature not connecting or launching properly when a compatible device is connected to the head unit. |
| 15-231-18R | 2019-12-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to use when diagnosing specific and general audio/sound related concerns. Please start by completing the Harman Investigation Guide-Questionnaire as it gathers important details which will assist you with this diagnosis and is required should the condition not be resolved by this troubleshooting. Once the questionnaire is completed, follow the question flow based on the customer concern. Answer each related question noting the results to each in detail while performing the diagnostics. Review the entire bulletin before beginning to understand the flow for the listed concerns. |
| 15-230-18R | 2019-12-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to follow when diagnosing customer concerns involving Bluetooth (BT) functionality. Please start by completing the Harman Investigation Guide Questionnaire as it gathers important details which will help with diagnosis and will be required should the condition not be resolved by this troubleshooting. While completing the questionnaire, follow the question flow based on the customer concern. Answer each related question noting the results to each in detail while performing the diagnostics. Review the entire bulletin before beginning in order to understand the flow for the listed concern. Please apply the information captured in the checklist to the Harman Investigation Guide Questionnaire. If the concern you have is not listed, check the Service Manual “Infotainment (Diagnostics) - Diagnostics with Phenomena” section as a starting point. |
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