Service bulletins for the 2022 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.
405 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 15-242-19R | 2023-03-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. This Service Information bulletin has been developed for use as a quick reference tool to aid in diagnosing operational concerns of the Gen 2 Telematics system’s remote access features. |
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| 15-219-18R | 2023-03-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. When attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an Error Code 202 and / or 204 may occur preventing the process from completing successfully. |
| 15-261-20R | 2023-03-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. The following information announces reprogramming file availability and provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 4 Denso CP1 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models listed. |
| 12-232-21R | 2023-02-06. Service bulletin. TRAILER HITCHES; EQUIPMENT. This Service Information Bulletin provides helpful tips when using the Trailer Hitch Fascia Panel Template (SOA554002) during trailer hitch accessory installation. (Wilderness models) |
| 09-99-23 | 2023-02-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Engine Surging/Jolting During Accelerator Release. |
| 15-261-20R | 2023-02-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The following information announces reprogramming file availability and provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 4 Denso CP1 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models listed. |
| 15-246-19R | 2023-01-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Service Information Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs. |
| 15-304-22R | 2023-01-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns. |
| 15-240-19R | 2022-12-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin announces availability of new Harman audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic designed to optimize efficiency while addressin customer concerns. |
| 15-282-21R | 2022-12-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Bulletin provides additional procedures and a detailed flow chart to use when diagnosing customer concerns regarding operation of the STARLINK RES feature. |
| 15-261-20R | 2022-11-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The following information announces reprogramming file availability and provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 4 Denso CP1 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models listed. |
| 15-251-19R | 2022-11-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16. |
| SubaruNet Announ | 2022-11-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. A Firmware Over the Air (FOTA) software update is available for our customers with a Gen 4 head unit. |
| 07-178-21R | 2022-11-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin is being released as guidance for proper testing and charging of vehicle batteries. |
| SubaruNet Announ | 2022-10-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a new safety recall for certain 2022 model year Impreza and Outback vehicles, which may not fully meet requirements set forth in FMVSS No. 212 – Standard for Windshield Mounting (WRH-22 Clearcoat Adhesion Recall) |
| SubaruNet Announ | 2022-09-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. A Firmware Over the Air (FOTA) software update is available for our customers with a Gen 4 head unit. |
| 01-167-08R | 2022-09-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models. |
| 15-302-22 | 2022-09-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. |
| Subaru Tech Tips | 2022-09-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Special Edition, 2012 current model subaru evaporative diagnostics and smoke testing. |
| 15-282-21R | 2022-09-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. This Bulletin provides additional procedures and a detailed flow chart to use when diagnosing customer concerns regarding operation of the STARLINK RES feature. |
| SubaruNet Announ | 2022-08-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. (Owner Notification Subaru will notify affected vehicle owners by first class mail on August 1, 2022). Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating this safety recall for certain 2022 model year Outback vehicles equipped with a 2.4L turbo engine, which may contain damage to the engine wiring harness. |
| SubaruNet Announ | 2022-08-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating this safety recall for certain 2022 model year Outback vehicles equipped with a 2.4L turbo engine, which may contain damage to the engine wiring harness. (Owner Notification) |
| 15-283-21R | 2022-08-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AUX AUDIO JACK/PLUG; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. |
| 16-132-20R | 2022-08-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This Bulletin provides updated diagnostic procedures to follow and a brief questionnaire to complete when diagnosing an alleged Chain Slip condition on the TR580 and TR690 model CVT transmissions used in the models listed. |
| 15-298-22 | 2022-08-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS. This Bulletin announces the preferred practices to be used when handling vehicles equipped with Gen2 Telematics which are enrolled in the Subaru STARLINK® Security Plus Service featuring Stolen Vehicle Recovery Plus with Immobilizer. |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.