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Service bulletins for the 2017 Subaru Outback

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.

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

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SSLP-R2018-06-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Subaru is pleased to announce an enhancement to the Subaru Service Loaner Program daily reimbursement rate. The new reimbursement rate will be $40/day and takes effect retroactively back to May 9, 2016 to align with the announcement of the WTD-65 campaign.
15-177-14R2018-06-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). This bulletin provides information to help diagnose and address different conditions relating to customer concerns which may arise when operating the new-generation ?Gen 2? and ?Gen 2.1? F10 Navigation and Display Audio systems.
WQU56R2018-06-04. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Reminder Bulletin: WQU56 Recall: Propeller Shaft Oil Seal Failure. During the manufacturing process of the propeller shaft that connects to the vehicle?s transmission, the seal cap and seal located inside the propeller shaft yoke may have been deformed. As a result, the seal may leak transmission fluid. If the transmission fluid leaks onto an exhaust pipe, there is a possible risk of fire.
WTD-65R52018-06-04. Service bulletin. STEERING. Revised Service Procedure Bulletin: 2016 Legacy / Outback Stop Sale Information, WTD-65 Recall. This Service Procedure provides an inspection method for identification of affected vehicles and if determined necessary, additional steps for replacing the steering column assembly.
WTD-65M22018-06-04. Service bulletin. STEERING. Memo: Revised Service Procedure Bulletin: 2016 Legacy / Outback Stop Sale Information, WTD-65 Recall. This Service Procedure provides an inspection method for identification of affected vehicles and if determined necessary, additional steps for replacing the steering column assembly.
WTD-65R42018-06-04. Service bulletin. STEERING. Revised Service Procedure Bulletin: 2016 Legacy / Outback Stop Sale Information, WTD-65 Recall. This Service Procedure provides an inspection method for identification of affected vehicles and if determined necessary, additional steps for replacing the steering column assembly.
WTD-65M2018-06-04. Service bulletin. STEERING. Memo: Revised Service Procedure Bulletin: 2016 Legacy / Outback Stop Sale Information, WTD-65 Recall. This Service Procedure provides an inspection method for identification of affected vehicles and if determined necessary, additional steps for replacing the steering column assembly.
WTD-65R32018-06-04. Service bulletin. STEERING. Revised Service Procedure Bulletin: 2016 Legacy / Outback Stop Sale Information, WTD-65 Recall. This Service Procedure provides an inspection method for identification of affected vehicles and if determined necessary, additional steps for replacing the steering column assembly.
WTD65-F2018-06-04. Service bulletin. STEERING. WTD-65 Steering Column Recall - Fleet Vehicles Information
WTD65-PLT2018-06-04. Service bulletin. STEERING. WTD-65 Steering Column Recall - Updates on Parts Supply, Loaner Cars and Towing
WTD-65R22018-06-04. Service bulletin. STEERING. Revised Service Procedure Bulletin: 2016 Legacy / Outback Stop Sale Information, WTD-65 Recall. This Service Procedure provides an inspection method for identification of affected vehicles and if determined necessary, additional steps for replacing the steering column assembly.
WTD65-RA2018-06-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. WTD-65 Rental Authorization Form. Due to large volume of rental requests for WTD65, the attached Excel form can be used as an alternative to calling the PICS for a WTD-65 Rental Authorization.
WTD65-RS2018-06-04. Service bulletin. STEERING. UPDATE: Subaru Recall Campaign: WTD-65 Steering Column - Roadside Assistance Policy. As an update to our Roadside Assistance Program policy, we will cover towing charges to the closest retailer or to the selling retailer. Likewise, if Subaru's Roadside Assistance program is not used for the towing, we will pick up the costs to the closest retailer or the selling retailer, depending on the customers preference.
WTD65-OLM2018-06-04. Service bulletin. STEERING. Owner Letter - NEW RECALL CAMPAIGN WTD-65. The steering column in affected vehicles may not have been manufactured to specification. This could allow the steering column to disengage. If this were to happen while driving, the driver would lose the ability to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
WTD65-OF2018-06-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. WTD-65 Time and Mileage Reimbursement for Off-Site Inspections
WTD65-SP22018-06-04. Service bulletin. STEERING. Revised Service Procedure Bulletin: 2016 Legacy / Outback Stop Sale Information, WTD-65 Recall. This Service Procedure provides an inspection method for identification of affected vehicles and if determined necessary, additional steps for replacing the steering column assembly.
WTD65-OL2018-06-04. Service bulletin. STEERING. Owner Letter - NEW RECALL CAMPAIGN WTD-65. The steering column in affected vehicles may not have been manufactured to specification. This could allow the steering column to disengage. If this were to happen while driving, the driver would lose the ability to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
WTD65-LC32018-06-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. WTD65 Recall. 2nd revision reimbursement amount. As part of the current Stop Sale, Subaru of America, Inc. will assist retailers with a rental car reimbursement program.
WTD65-LC22018-06-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. WTD65 Recall. Revised reimbursement amount. As part of the current Stop Sale, Subaru of America, Inc. will assist retailers with a rental car reimbursement program.
WTD65-LC2018-06-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. WTD65 Recall. As part of the current Stop Sale, Subaru of America, Inc. will assist retailers with a rental car reimbursement program.
WTD65R2018-06-04. Service bulletin. STEERING. Revised Service Procedure Bulletin: 2016 Legacy / Outback Stop Sale Information, WTD-65 Recall. This Service Procedure provides an inspection method for identification of affected vehicles and if determined necessary, additional steps for replacing the steering column assembly.
WTD65-RM22018-06-04. Service bulletin. STEERING. Revised Retailer Memo posted re: NEW RECALL CAMPAIGN WTD-65. The steering column in affected vehicles may not have been manufactured to specification. This could allow the steering column to disengage. If this were to happen while driving, the driver would lose the ability to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
WTD65-RM2018-06-04. Service bulletin. STEERING. Retailer Memo posted re: NEW RECALL CAMPAIGN WTD-65. The steering column in affected vehicles may not have been manufactured to specification. This could allow the steering column to disengage. If this were to happen while driving, the driver would lose the ability to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
WTD65-SP2018-06-04. Service bulletin. STEERING. Service Procedure Bulletin: 2016 Legacy / Outback Stop Sale Information, WTD-65 Recall. This Service Procedure provides an inspection method for identification of affected vehicles and if determined necessary, additional steps for replacing the steering column assembly.
WTD65-SPM2018-06-04. Service bulletin. STEERING. Memo: 2016 Legacy / Outback Stop Sale Information, WTD-65 Recall. This Service Procedure provides an inspection method for identification of affected vehicles and if determined necessary, additional steps for replacing the steering column assembly.

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