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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| 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. |
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| 15-280-21R | 2021-04-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Gen1 Telematics Reprogramming for 3G Sunset. |
| 11-200-20R | 2021-03-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Engine Control Module (ECM). |
| 05-84-21 | 2021-03-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This bulletin announces availability of new front wheel hub assemblies incorporating bearing surfaces having increased resistance to imperfections resulting from shock loads. |
| 11-201-21 | 2021-03-04. 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. |
| 14-22-16R | 2021-02-18. 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. |
| 12-308-21 | 2021-02-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; SEATS. This bulletin announces a design change made to the front seat hinge bolts. |
| 15-267-20R | 2021-02-01. 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. |
| 12-203-16R | 2021-02-01. 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. |
| 01-168-09R | 2021-02-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information. |
| 15-205-16R | 2021-01-05. 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. |
| 12-203-16R | 2021-01-05. 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. |
| 12-203-16R | 2021-01-05. 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. |
| 10-99-20 | 2021-01-05. 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. |
| 16-103-16R | 2021-01-05. 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. |
| 16-131-20 | 2020-12-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This Service Information Bulletin provides corrected diagnostics containing a revised flow for certain CVT solenoid related DTCs. |
| 15-208-17R | 2020-12-05. 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. |
| 18-203-20 | 2020-12-05. 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. |
| 03-85-20R | 2020-12-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin announces the availability of new propeller shaft assemblies. |
| 1818816 | 2020-11-16. 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. |
| 139916R | 2020-11-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. Various paint manufacturers designate their own stock numbers and coding information although many of the major suppliers are now using the SOA paint codes to help eliminate possible confusion. Their color formulations are updated on a continual basis. Some vendors may have different color names than those provided to them by SOA. Be sure to double-check the codes and formulas beforehand to help insure an accurate color match. Should discrepancies arise, please refer your Body Shop contact inquiries to the specific paint vendor or their jobber/supplier for the most updated formula information. |
| 216316 | 2020-11-16. 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. |
| 05-80-20 | 2020-11-05. 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. |
| 07-181-20 | 2020-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. This Service Information Bulletin provides an important step currently missing from the Service Manual diagnostics for DTC B1572 “IMM CIRCUIT EXCEPT ANTENNA CIRCUIT”. |
| 15-205-16R | 2020-11-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. 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. |
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