Service bulletins for the 2021 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.
488 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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Only bulletins with component: Engine are shown. Show all
| 09-51-08R | 2025-04-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE. The purpose of this bulletin is to advise of SOA’s revised Catalytic Converter Recycling Program shipping procedure. |
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| 09-132-25 | 2025-04-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This Bulletin announces the Service Manual Correction for the diagnostic procedures to be followed when performing diagnostic repairs for diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P26A6 (Engine Coolant Bypass Valve “A” Position Sensor Circuit Low) and P26A7 (Engine Coolant Bypass Valve “A” Position Sensor Circuit High). Refer to the service procedures in this bulletin when performing diagnosis on DTCs P26A6 and P26A7. This correction will be applied the Service Manual in the future. |
| 09-120-24R | 2025-04-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. "This bulletin announces availability of new reprograming files for the Engine Control Module (ECM) developed to remedy the following DTCs: • P0016: Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 1 Sensor A • P0017: Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 1 Sensor B • P0018: Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 2 Sensor A • P0019: Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 2 Sensor B • P0087: Fuel Rail/System Pressure – Too Low Bank 1 These files contain enhanced logic for the self-diagnosis program of the ECM and to optimize stabilization of fuel pressure. " |
| 02-193-24R | 2025-03-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE. 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). |
| 09-130-25R | 2025-03-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This bulletin announces the design change made to the exhaust manifold flange nuts. The material has been changed from a medium carbon steel to stainless steel. |
| 09-130-25R | 2025-03-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This bulletin announces the design change made to the exhaust manifold flange nuts. The material has been changed from a medium carbon steel to stainless steel. |
| 09-125-24R | 2025-03-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files for the Engine Control Module (ECM), to address concerns of the starter motor not operating. |
| 15-246-19R | 2025-01-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs on the models listed. |
| 02-193-24 | 2025-01-03. Service bulletin. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM; ENGINE. 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). |
| 09-122-24R | 2025-01-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. This bulletin the announces diagnostic procedures and availability of new Engine Control Module (ECM) reprogramming files to address DTC P2404 (Evap System Leak Detection Pump Sense Circuit Range/Performance) detection. |
| 16-150-24R | 2025-01-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. "This bulletin announces availability of new reprogramming files developed to address the two symptoms described below: SYMPTOM 1: A jerk or judder sensation felt from the powertrain during braking with the air conditioning on. SYPMTOM 2: A shudder is felt from the powertrain along with a screeching type of sound. NOTE: Both of these symptoms are not related with a fault code. The new files contain enhanced software optimizing input clutch application along with enhanced hydraulic pressure control during braking/deceleration." |
| 16-150-24R | 2024-11-04. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. This bulletin announces availability of new reprogramming files developed to address symptoms which a jerk or judder sensation can be felt from the powertrain during braking with air conditioning on, or a shudder felt from the powertrain along with a screeching type of sound. |
| 01-167-08R | 2024-10-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models. |
| 02-192-24 | 2024-10-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This Service Information Bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be followed when diagnosing engine oil leakage on FA and FB type engines. |
| 02-191-22R | 2024-10-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This bulletin announces availability of the NEW genuine Subaru engine oil filter. |
| 09-115-24R | 2024-10-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. This bulletin announces the availability of new oxygen sensors developed to address Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) detected by the Engine Control Module. |
| 09-123-24R | 2024-09-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. This bulletin announces the design change made to the high-pressure fuel pump developed to prevent DTC P0087 (Fuel Rail/System Pressure – Too Low Bank 1). |
| 01-168-09R | 2024-09-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site. |
| 09-74-21R | 2024-08-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. 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). |
| Thermo Control Valve Vide | 2024-08-05. Other. ENGINE. This thermo control valve video contains information on the replacement of thermo control valve. |
| 09-125-24 | 2024-08-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files for the Engine Control Module (ECM), to address concerns of the starter motor not operating. |
| 09-120-24 | 2024-08-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. "This bulletin announces availability of new reprograming files for the Engine Control Module (ECM) developed to remedy the following DTCs: P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0087." |
| 15-246-19R | 2024-07-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs. |
| 15-319-24 | 2024-06-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be followed when encountering cases of the Remote Engine Start (RES) system being the only non-functioning feature with telematics. |
| 09-115-24 | 2024-06-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. This bulletin announces the availability of new oxygen sensors developed to address the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs); P0137 (O2 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage Bank 1 Sensor 2, P0138 (O2 Sensor Circuit High Voltage Bank 1 Sensor 2) P0140 (O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected Bank 1 Sensor 2), and P0141 (O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 2). |
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