Service bulletins for the 2016 Subaru WRX
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.
429 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 12-206-16 | 2017-08-14. Service bulletin. SEATS. All Models Listed with Seat Lifter Feature. This bulletin provides a procedure to address a customer reported cosmetic condition of surface rust appearing on the inner seat cushion frame of the front seat assemblies. |
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| 12-189-15R | 2017-08-14. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. This bulletin provides information about changes made to the rear shelf trim to address customer concerns of a rattling sound heard while driving over bumpy / rough roads. The sources of the rattle have been identified as: * the mounting points for the center stop lamp where it fits into the package shelf * the package shelf itself rattling against the inside of the rear glass * the rib and/or stand portions located on the underside of the package shelf contacting the shelf portion of the vehicle body. |
| 07-111-16 | 2017-08-14. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. This bulletin announces a design change to the headlamp assembly to improve sealing and prevent moisture intrusion. This condition may result from a slight misalignment of the attaching points during the headlamp assembly process. An improved sealing material is now being used for bonding the outer lens to the housing. |
| 12-201-16R | 2017-08-14. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH; STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD. This new bulletin replaces TSB 12-186-15 and announces a new repair procedure to address customer concerns of the hood scoop scrubbing the finish of the hood panel in the areas shown in the photo below. Due to different expansion rates between the metal hood panel and the resin material used for the hood scoop, the edges of the scoop's rear corners may come in contact with the hood panel and abrade the finish. |
| 16-103-16R | 2017-08-14. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; 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. Investigation has identified a likely source of the seepage to be the sealant used on the CVT's oil pump chain cover. The repair involves removal, a thorough cleaning and inspection of the sealing surfaces followed by re-sealing the cover. |
| 15-205-16R | 2017-08-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This bulletin announces new reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address additional operational concerns received from the field and listed below involving "Gen 2" F10 Navigation and Display Audio units with 7" display. The procedure will involve downloading the applicable software update files from Subarunet then loading them onto a flash drive for audio unit installation. It is important to read through and understand this information completely before proceeding. These latest software updates contain new logic to address the following concerns: * Mirrorlink 1.1 updates * Enable Mute function for Navigation guidance * Incomplete display of intersection names in combination meter * Increased accuracy of the XM Traffic information displayed * Intermittent delay (approximately 1 minute) in display of map information after initial start-up of Navigation function (2015MY Legacy and Outback only). |
| 02-166-17 | 2017-08-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin outlines design changes made to the upper oil pan assembly on FA and FB engines used on the models listed above. There have been isolated cases where the sealer used between the upper oil pan and the crankcase has become displaced resulting in engine oil seepage. |
| 11-170-16 | 2017-08-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). 2.0L DIT Models only. This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to optimize the ECM. These files will address a customer concern of the Check Engine Light illuminating as a result of DTC P2270 being stored in the ECM. |
| 09-65-16 | 2017-08-14. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. This bulletin announces a design change of the fuel injector used on 2.0L DIT models to prevent water intrusion. A new silicone rubber cover has been developed and incorporated into production for this purpose. |
| 02-164-16 | 2017-08-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the internal contact portion of the oil pressure switch to increase durability |
| 09-64-16 | 2017-08-14. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. This Service Information bulletin announces a change to the shape of the rubber cap used on the flange nuts securing the sub-level sending unit to the fuel tank. In addition, two of the caps are now used in production instead of only one. This change was made to enhance productivity during vehicle assembly. |
| 16-103-16 | 2017-08-14. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; POWER TRAIN. Only Models Equipped with TR690 CVT only. This bulletin has been developed in response to a small number of customer concerns regarding fluid seepage found coming from the CVT assembly. Investigation has identified a likely source of the seepage to be the sealant used on the CVT's oil pump chain cover. The repair involves removal, a thorough cleaning and inspection of the sealing surfaces followed by re-sealing the cover. |
| 12-195-15 | 2017-03-08. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR. SHOULD YOU RECEIVE A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF VIBRATION OR LOOSENESS IN EITHER OF THE DOOR MIRRORS, A DESIGN CHANGE HAS BEEN MADE TO THE 3 MIRROR HEAD MOUNTING HOLES IN THE MOUNTING BASE. IN ADDITION, A NEW RETAINING BOLT AND TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION ARE NOW USED TO SECURE THE MIRROR HEAD TO THE MOUNTING BASE. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE FOR REPAIRING THE EXISTING MIRROR ASSEMBLY BY REPLACING THE THREE MOUNTING SCREWS WITH UPDATED FASTENERS. NOTE: REFER TO TSB 12-152-13 DATED 6/17/2013 FOR RELATED INFORMATION ON BRZ MODELS. |
| 07-100-15 | 2017-03-06. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM. THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY OF REPROGRAMMING FILES FOR THE EYESIGHT SYSTEM TO PROVIDE PROPER FUNCTION OF THE VEHICLE INFORMATION REGISTRATION MENU. IN RARE CASES, WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PERFORM THE CAMERA INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE AFTER REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, IT CANNOT BE COMPLETED BECAUSE THE REQUIRED VEHICLE INFORMATION REGISTRATION MENU CANNOT BE DISPLAYED. |
| 18-183-15 | 2017-03-06. 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. PAPER MANUALS MAY HAVE DIFFERENT PAGE NUMBERING THEN WHAT IS REFLECTED BELOW, BASED ON MULTIPLE NEW AND REVISED PAGES. PLEASE REFER TO THE INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE STIS WEB SITE FOR ALL FUTURE, UPDATE SERVICE MANUAL INFORMATION. |
| 12-190-15R | 2017-03-03. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE); POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO ADDRESS CUSTOMER CONCERNS OF A CREAKING SOUND HEARD WHEN OPERATING THE CLUTCH PEDAL. THE CAUSE OF THE SOUND HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS A VERY SLIGHT AMOUNT OF MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE 2 LAYERS OF METAL (CIRCLED IN YELLOW) WHICH FORM THE SPECIFIC CLUTCH AND BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY MOUNTING BRACKET SHOWN IN THE ILLUSTRATION AND PHOTOS BELOW. |
| 07-99-15 | 2017-03-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. ON SOME VEHICLES, A CUSTOMER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ACCESS THE “KEYLESS BUZZER VOLUME” FUNCTION ON THE MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY (MFD). THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF REPROGRAMMING FILES FOR THE BODY INTEGRATED UNIT (BIU) TO FACILITATE SETTING THE VOLUME OF THE KEYLESS BUZZER VIA THE MFD. |
| 08-39-15 | 2017-03-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. THIS SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE FOR RESETTING THE LIFETIME FUEL CONSUMPTION FUNCTION OF THE MFD. WHENEVER REPLACING THE MFD AND / OR COMBINATION METER, THE LIFETIME FUEL CONSUMPTION FUNCTION OF THE MFD MUST BE RESET FOR ACCURATE INFORMATION TO DISPLAY GOING FORWARD. IF NOT RESET, ERRONEOUS VALUES (EITHER EXTREMELY HIGH IN THE CASE OF A MFD REPLACEMENT OR EXTREMELY LOW FOR A COMBINATION METER REPLACEMENT) FOR LIFETIME FUEL CONSUMPTION WILL BE DISPLAYED. THERE IS NO WAY TO TRANSFER THE OLD / EXISTING LIFETIME FUEL CONSUMPTION RESULTS TO THE NEW MFD OR COMBINATION METER ALLOWING IT TO CONTINUE UNINTERRUPTED. AS A RESULT, AFTER REPLACEMENT OF THE MFD AND / OR COMBINATION METER, ALL CALCULATIONS WILL START FRESH FOLLOWING PERFORMANCE OF THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES. |
| 02-162-15R | 2017-02-27. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. "THIS SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN ANNOUNCES A DESIGN CHANGE TO THE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH ASSEMBLY. NICKEL PLATING HAS BEEN APPLIED TO THE INTERNAL SWITCH CONTACTS TO ENHANCE THEIR DURABILITY AND REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF POOR CONTACT WHICH COULD AFFECT OPERATION OR CAUSE IMPROPER ILLUMINATION OF THE OIL PRESSURE WARNING LAMP. A SMALL PILOT PORTION WAS ADDED TO THE THREADED AREA ON P.N. 25240KA051 AS SHOWN IN THE ILLUSTRATION BELOW. REVISED PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION." |
| 02-162-15 | 2017-02-27. Service bulletin. ENGINE. "THIS SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN ANNOUNCES A DESIGN CHANGE TO THE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH ASSEMBLY. NICKEL PLATING HAS BEEN APPLIED TO THE INTERNAL SWITCH CONTACTS TO ENHANCE THEIR DURABILITY AND REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF POOR CONTACT WHICH COULD AFFECT OPERATION OR CAUSE IMPROPER ILLUMINATION OF THE OIL PRESSURE WARNING LAMP. A SMALL PILOT PORTION WAS ADDED TO THE THREADED AREA ON P.N. 25240KA051 AS SHOWN IN THE ILLUSTRATION BELOW." |
| 18-182-15 | 2017-02-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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. |
| 15-182-15R | 2017-02-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES A PROCEDURE FOR UPDATING THE NAVIGATION / AUDIO UNIT’S OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE. THE FOLLOWING LIST OF SYMPTOMS AND RELATED CHANGES PROVIDES A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF WHICH CUSTOMER CONCERNS THE UPDATES ARE INTENDED TO ADDRESS. IF THE REPORTED CUSTOMER CONCERN IS NOT IDENTIFIED IN THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION, PERFORMING THE UPDATE PROCEDURE WILL NOT ADDRESS IT. IT IS IMPORTANT TO READ THROUGH AND UNDERSTAND THIS INFORMATION COMPLETELY BEFORE PROCEEDING. |
| 15-182-15R | 2017-02-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES A PROCEDURE FOR UPDATING THE NAVIGATION / AUDIO UNIT’S OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE. THE FOLLOWING LIST OF SYMPTOMS AND RELATED CHANGES PROVIDES A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF WHICH CUSTOMER CONCERNS THE UPDATES ARE INTENDED TO ADDRESS. IF THE REPORTED CUSTOMER CONCERN IS NOT IDENTIFIED IN THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION, PERFORMING THE UPDATE PROCEDURE WILL NOT ADDRESS IT. IT IS IMPORTANT TO READ THROUGH AND UNDERSTAND THIS INFORMATION COMPLETELY BEFORE PROCEEDING. |
| WQS-54U | 2017-02-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. "OWNER NOTIFICATION - SUBARU RECALL CAMPAIGN: WQS-54 DRIVER ASSIST SYSTEM (EYESIGHT) DELAY IN WARNING INDICATOR OWNER NOTIFICATION • SUBARU WILL NOTIFY POTENTIALLY AFFECTED VEHICLE OWNERS BY FIRST CLASS MAIL. OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN ON JULY 20, 2015. • EMAILS WILL ALSO BE SENT TO AFFECTED OWNERS WITH A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS ON FILE WITH MYSUBARU.COM." |
| F10TSG | 2016-11-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). TECHNICAL SUPPORT GUIDE - GEN 2.0 & 2.1 MICRO SD NAVIGATION (AVN) DISPLAY AUDIO (DA) |
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