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Service bulletins for the 2013 Subaru Legacy

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.

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

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01-168-09R2020-02-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.
TKA, TKB, TKC-202020-02-05. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2003-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2003-2006 model year Baja vehicles, 2009-2013 model year Forester vehicles, 2004-2011 model year Impreza vehicles, and 2004- 2014 WRX (including STI) vehicles equipped with a non-desiccated Takata-sourced passenger-side frontal air bag containing the propellant Phase Stabilized Ammonium Nitrate (PSAN).
Subaru Announcem2020-02-05. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Takata Like for Like recalls- TKA20 (Zone A), TKB20 (Zone B), TKC20 (Zone C).
07-84-14R2019-07-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin provides clearer steps for completing the Occupant Detection System (ODS) rezeroing (system calibration) procedure along with a revised diagnostic chart for DTC B1650 (ODS Failure).
Subaru Tech Tips2019-07-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter.
14-22-16R2019-07-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.
02-163-16R2019-05-28. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This Service Information bulletin provides new inspection and repair procedures for AVCS (Active Valve Control System) -related DTCs on the FA and FB engine equipped models listed above. The applicable Service Manuals will be revised with this new information in the near future.
02-178-18R2019-03-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This Service Information bulletin announces a design change made to the rubber timing hole access plug to improve its retention and prevent water intrusion into the converter case.
02-134-12R2019-03-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT. The purpose of this bulletin is to announce a change to the specification of the valve springs used in the FB engine. The new springs have different color paint marks to help identify their application.
17-17-13R2019-03-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; AIR BAGS. This Bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system.
WTV-812018-12-10. Service bulletin. PARKING BRAKE; EQUIPMENT. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling all 2010-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with a manual transmission (M/T), to replace the electronic parking brake (EPB) actuator assembly. A total of 27,175 U.S. vehicles are affected by this recall. Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission are not affected by this recall. However, they will be covered under an extended warranty. Details of the extended warranty coverage will be forthcoming.
03-82-182018-12-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; POWER TRAIN. This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases where the operator keeps a foot on the clutch pedal for extended periods, an increased amount of heat is generated which can cause the grease inside the bearing to deteriorate. In a case of prolonged clutch pedal application, seizure of the bearing can occur with potential damage to other related components.
06-67-182018-12-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. This Service Information Bulletin provides additional steps to follow when diagnosing a DTC C0075: WHEEL CYLINDER PRESSURE SENSOR OUTPUT on the EyeSight equipped models listed above. The information in this bulletin is applicable when DTC C0075 is accompanied by detail codes 5090 and / or 5101. The additional diagnostics are intended to reduce unnecessary replacement of the Hydraulic Unit (H/U) Assembly.
03-82-182018-12-10. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases where the operator keeps a foot on the clutch pedal for extended periods, an increased amount of heat is generated which can cause the grease inside the bearing to deteriorate. In a case of prolonged clutch pedal application, seizure of the bearing can occur with potential damage to other related components.
06-67-182018-12-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This Service Information Bulletin provides additional steps to follow when diagnosing a DTC C0075: WHEEL CYLINDER PRESSURE SENSOR OUTPUT on the EyeSight equipped models listed above. The information in this bulletin is applicable when DTC C0075 is accompanied by detail codes 5090 and / or 5101. The additional diagnostics are intended to reduce unnecessary replacement of the Hydraulic Unit (H/U) Assembly.
18-194-182018-10-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 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. The tables contained within this bulletin are to be used as guides for becoming aware of the latest changes. We advise you to always refer to the STIS web site when looking for the latest Service information
02-177-182018-10-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE. In conjunction with the launch of our new Remanufactured FB Engine Short Block Program, SOA would like to reinforce Core Return Policy (See Parts Policy & Procedures Manual ? Section 12.3 Core Returns ? Reman) and provide suggestions for removal and handling of the short block.
02-157-14R2018-10-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ENGINE. As part of our dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is initiating a program to extend the original New Car Powertrain Limited Warranty coverage for excessive engine oilconsumption on applicable vehicles to 8 years / 100,000 miles from the original warranty start date.This Warranty Extension will not cover any excessive engine oil consumption found to be a result ofany condition(s) other than those specifically described in this bulletin.This condition must be verified during an inspection and when determined necessary, an oil consumption test performed by an authorized Subaru retailer. SOA will inform vehicle owners this condition may exist via a customer letter.
WQI 45A 12018-06-18. Service bulletin. STEERING; EQUIPMENT. Subject: WQI?45 2013MY Legacy/Outback Steering Column Service Procedure Update NOTE: The plastic shipping insert (indicated by red arrow below) must be removed prior to installing the new steering column in the vehicle. Page 8 of the campaign bulletin will be revised to include a note specifying removal of this plastic shipping insert. Please refer to STIS for the revised version of the campaign bulletin.
WQI-452018-06-18. Service bulletin. STEERING:COLUMN; EQUIPMENT; STEERING. Subaru has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists on 5,379 2013MY Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles. The steering column may not have been manufactured to specification. During the manufacturing process, the steering column shafts may not have been ?press-fitted? sufficiently. This could allow the shafts to disengage from one another. If this were to happen, the driver would lose the ability to steer the vehicle and a crash could occur. This recall will involve replacing the steering column on all affected vehicles
TSG-22018-06-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Tech Support SD Card for Navi Complete
WQI 45U2018-06-18. Service bulletin. STEERING; EQUIPMENT. Subject: Update; Subaru Recall Campaign WQI-45: 2013MY Legacy/Outback Steering Column Owner notification Affected vehicle owners will be notified by first class mail and email today, 5/14/13. There are 5,379 vehicles affected by this recall.
18-181-15 (2)2018-06-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 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. The tables contained within this bulletin are to be used as guides for becoming aware of the latest changes. We advise you to always refer to the STIS web site when looking for the latest Service information. Printed pages will not be made available to update printed Service Manuals.
02-157-14FAQ2018-06-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Oil Consumption Class Action Law Suit Frequently Asked Questions
02-157-14N2018-06-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Oil Consumption Class Action Claim Notice Clarification VIN break point clarification Memo. Recently SOA has become aware of some retailer questions regarding the VIN breakpoint information supplied as part of the class action notice.

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