Service bulletins for the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek
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.
525 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 09-77-21 | 2021-08-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin announces the availability of ECM reprograming files to correct a possible lack of power and/or hesitation during acceleration at engine speeds of 1500-3500 rpm. |
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| 16-132-20R | 2021-08-04. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Diagnostic Information for Alleged Chain Slip Condition on TR580 / TR690 Transmissions. |
| 12-321-21 | 2021-08-04. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. This bulletin announces a design change made to the cowl panel. |
| 15-280-21R | 2021-07-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Gen1 Telematics Reprogramming for 3G Sunset. |
| 09-74-21R | 2021-07-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 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). |
| 16-131-20R | 2021-07-03. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This bulletin provides corrected diagnostics containing a revised flow for certain CVT solenoid related DTCs. |
| 01-167-08R | 2021-07-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models |
| 15-211-17R | 2021-07-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The following information addresses reprogramming file availability and a software update installation procedure to provide optimization to the Harman Gen 3 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models as listed. |
| WUA-86R | 2021-07-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service program to update the Harman Kardon head unit on certain vehicles with the latest version of software. |
| 09-51-08R | 2021-07-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin is to advise of SOA’s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure. |
| 15-254-19R | 2021-07-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Map Data Update Procedure for Harman Gen 3.0 Navigation Equipped Head Units (H/U) |
| 02-187-21 | 2021-07-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin outlines changes in the service procedure for engine oil pressure inspection. |
| WRE-21R | 2021-06-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 model year Impreza and 2018-2019 model year Crosstrek vehicles to check and, if necessary, update the ECM programming, and to replace all four ignition coils in each vehicle. |
| 18-209-21 | 2021-06-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) web site. |
| Subarunet Announ | 2021-06-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 model year Impreza and 2018-2019 model year Crosstrek vehicles to check and/or update the ECM programming, and to replace all four ignition coils in each vehicle. |
| Subarunet Announ | 2021-06-02. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 model year Forester and 2018-2019 model year Crosstrek vehicles to inspect and, if necessary, correct the condition of the rear stabilizer bracket bolts. |
| 09-74-21R | 2021-06-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for removing accumulated carbon deposits from fuel injectors and internal engine components. |
| 05-85-21R | 2021-05-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; WHEELS. This bulletin announces a design change made to the TPMS valve assemblies. |
| WRE-21R | 2021-05-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 model year Impreza and 2018-2019 model year Crosstrek vehicles to check and, if necessary, update the ECM programming, and to replace all four ignition coils in each vehicle. |
| WUQ-02R | 2021-05-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. "This recall (WUQ-02) has been expired and superseded to the WRE-21 recall." |
| Subarunet Announ | 2021-05-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 model year Impreza and 2018-2019 model year Crosstrek vehicles to check and/or update the ECM programming, and to replace all four ignition coils in each vehicle. |
| 15-240-19R | 2021-05-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This bulletin announces availability of new audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic designed to optimize efficiency. |
| 15-280-21R | 2021-05-04. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Vehicles equipped with manual transmission and push-button start will follow DCM replacement procedure as outlined in TSB 15-279-21: Gen1 Telematics DCM Replacement for 3G Sunset which is applicable to manual transmission vehicles with push-button start ONLY. |
| WRD-21R | 2021-05-04. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 model year Forester and 2018-2019 model year Crosstrek vehicles to inspect and, if necessary, correct the condition of the rear stabilizer bracket bolts. |
| Subarunet Announ | 2021-05-04. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 model year Forester and 2018-2019 model year Crosstrek vehicles to inspect and, if necessary, correct the condition of the rear stabilizer bracket bolts. |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.