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Service bulletins for the 2016 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.

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

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11-201-212021-03-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Engine Control Module (ECM). The new files will address DTC P0116 and hard starting in cold temperature concerns when an accessory engine block heater is utilized.
12-192-15R2021-03-04. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD. Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) Quality Assurance has identified an increase in the number of cracked windshields on some 2015 and 2016MY Legacy and Outback models. SOA has now further extended the warranty to 8 years / unlimited miles.
WQZ-61R2021-02-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service program for certain 2016 model year Forester, Impreza, Crosstrek, Legacy, and Outback vehicles equipped with Telematics (STARLINK). Subaru has determined that vehicles affected by this Service Program require reprogramming of the Telematics System Data Communications Module (DCM).
14-22-16R2021-02-18. 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.
Subarunet Announ2021-02-01. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY. Windshield Extension parameter changes
12-308-212021-02-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; SEATS. This bulletin announces a design change made to the front seat hinge bolts.
15-267-20R2021-02-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin provides information related to the telematics system's Automatic Collision Notification (ACN) and Advanced Automatic Collision Notification (AACN) feature operation, diagnostic tips, and best practices.
12-203-16R2021-02-01. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS; SEATS. This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame.
01-168-09R2021-02-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information.
15-205-16R2021-01-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). This bulletin announces new reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address additional operational concerns received from the field and listed involving “Gen 2” F10 Navigation and Display Audio units with 7” display.
12-203-16R2021-01-05. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame.
12-203-16R2021-01-05. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS; SEATS; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame.
10-99-202021-01-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin announces availability of a new HVAC control panel in response to reports of the buttons along the lower row sticking in the “pressed” position when they are operated.
16-103-16R2021-01-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This bulletin has been developed in response to a small number of customer concerns regarding fluid seepage found coming from the CVT assembly.
16-131-202020-12-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This Service Information Bulletin provides corrected diagnostics containing a revised flow for certain CVT solenoid related DTCs.
15-208-17R2020-12-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Service Information bulletin announces availability of an enhancement to the Gracenote database included in the vehicles listed above equipped with F10 7 Navigation and 7 Display Audio head units. When the user plays a pre-recorded CD, Gracenote recognizes the disc then shows the artist and track name information along with the album cover art on the head unit display (when available). This enhancement brings the currently installed database up to date with the most recent information available. This update does not affect any album art displayed when using SXM.
18-203-202020-12-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. 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.
03-85-20R2020-12-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin announces the availability of new propeller shaft assemblies.
WTG67WTH682020-11-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Subject: New Service Programs: WTG?67 and WTH?68 ? Relay replacement In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is initiating two service programs for certain 2015 and 2016 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, for the repair procedure previously published in TSB number 07?89?15R. Description: Subaru has redesigned several ignition relays in order to provide improved cold weather re?starting performance. Under certain extreme cold weather conditions, after the engine is shut off, ice crystals may form inside the relay which may temporarily prevent the driver from re?starting the vehicle.
WTH-682020-11-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This repair procedure was previously published in TSB number 07-89-15R. In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is now initiating a service program for certain 2015 and 2016 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles as described in this Service Program bulletin. INTRODUCTION: During ocean transportation of the EGI Main relays, moisture may be absorbed into them from exposure to very high ambient humidity conditions. During normal operation, this moisture is heated by the relay?s electric coils and evaporated while the engine is running however, it may not all be eliminated. If the vehicle is used in extreme cold temperatures (-20C / -4F), ice crystals may form on the relay?s contacts due to rapid heat radiation after the engine is turned off. As a result, these ice crystals can insulate and prevent electricity from flowing and lead to a contact failure. Should this occur, the engine may fail to start immediately. For example: if the engine is started under extreme cold temperatures, shut-off and left to ?soak? for approximately 20 minutes and then restarted, the described relay freezing/no-start condition may occur requiring several attempts to start the engine.
18188162020-11-16. 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.
078915R2020-11-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. NOTE: As of 8/23/2016, this TSB has been replaced with Service Program Bulletins WTG-67 and WTH-68. Please refer to those publications for the most updated information relating to the repairs originally contained in TSB 07-89-15R.
2163162020-11-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE; EQUIPMENT. 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.
10-19-202020-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. 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.
05-80-202020-11-05. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; STEERING; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin announces availability of new Front Stabilizer Link assemblies equipped with a new dust boot material having enhanced durability and grease retention characteristics.

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