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Service bulletins for the 2026 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.

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

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Bulletins, newest first
16-151-24R2026-07-02. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This bulletin provides guidance when diagnosing chain slip, judder, shudder, and hesitation concerns on the TR690 model CVT transmissions used in the models listed. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)
02-193-24R2026-07-02. 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). (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)
09-74-21R2026-07-02. 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). (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)
15-339-262026-07-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin provides instruction for use of a new reprogramming procedure to optimize the Gen4 DCM in the Firmware-over the-air (FOTA) process where remote devices can receive updates to their operating firmware.
02-196-262026-07-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This bulletin outlines the diagnostic and repair procedure for white smoke emitted from the exhaust after startup.
18-242-26R2026-07-02. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin announces a change in the seat belt warning buzzer intervals in the inspection procedure found in the Service Manual. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)
15-336-25R2026-07-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin provides instruction for use of a new reprogramming procedure to optimize the Denso Gen 5 CP25 Audio and Navigation system utilized in the models listed. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)
SubaruNet Annoucement (E2026-07-02. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This announcement is requesting retailer staff to retain the EyeSight protective hood covers from Generation 4 EyeSight cameras.
07-241-262026-07-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS. This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide removal and installation tips to be followed when working with EyeSight Stereo Cameras.
18-243-262026-07-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This bulletin announces the elimination of oil spacers from both left- and right side camshaft carriers on FB2.5 engines.
18-242-262026-06-01. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin announces a change in the seat belt warning buzzer intervals in the inspection procedure found in the Service Manual.
01-167-08R2026-06-01. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
15-338-262026-06-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin provides in-depth steps to be followed when replacing the Telematics Data Communication Module (DCM).
12-249-23R2026-06-01. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This bulletin announces the recommended cleaning procedures to followed when encountering vehicles with long time exposure to pollen on painted surfaces on vehicles imported from Japan.
SubaruNet Announcement (R2026-06-01. Other. POWER TRAIN. This announcement provides information on the remanufactured CVT transmission program.
03-97-262026-05-04. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This bulletin announces the service manual correction regarding clutch master cylinder reservoir service procedures.
01-167-08R2026-05-04. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
05-97-262026-05-04. Service bulletin. STEERING; WHEELS. This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedures to be followed when addressing customer concerns of steering wheel/vehicle body vibration when driving at highway speeds when tire/wheel balance is suspected.
07-240-26R2026-05-04. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide interim guidance for vehicles exhibiting DTC B2A20.
WRE-262026-05-04. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service program for certain 2026 model year Outlook vehicles equipped with the 2.4L turbo engine and trailer hitch accessory kit.
SubaruNet Announcement (W2026-05-04. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This announcement provides information about a new Subaru service program to address a gap created at the joint between the exhaust pipe and the muffler due to incorrectly specified muffler gaskets included in the 2026 Outback trailer hitch kit.
SubaruNet Announcement (E2026-04-02. Other. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This announcement provides information for product enhancement FAQs for the 2026 Outback Touring and Touring XT EyeSight Drvier Assist with Hands Free Assist.
EEA-26R2026-04-02. Service bulletin. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Product Enhancement Program announces the availability of a reprogramming file pack for the eyesight control module.
15-219-18R2026-04-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin contains information to help when attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an Error Code 202 and / or 204 may occur preventing the process from completing successfully
SubaruNet Announcement (A2026-04-02. Other. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This announcement provides information on the use of aftermarket services or tools for programming immobilizer keys/fobs.

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