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Service bulletins for the 2017 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.

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

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Subaru notice to2024-03-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This letter provides information regarding the warranty extension for the Telematics Data Communications Module (DCM).
SubaruNet Announ2024-03-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. This announcement provides information in regard to the extension of the basic new car limited warranty for the Telematics Data Communication Module (DCM). This coverage will apply to the vehicles listed for vehicles sold or leased in the United States.
15-317-242024-03-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is extending the Data Communication Module (DCM) warranty from three years (36 months or 36K miles) to eight years (96 months or 100K miles), whichever comes first. This extension is in light of the rare cases of dead batteries experienced by customers.
15-316-242024-03-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin provides procedures required for reprogramming the Data Communication Module (DCM) in Gen 1 Subaru vehicles due to sunsetting of the 3G network.
WRE-22R2024-02-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a new safety recall for certain 2015-2021 model year WRX STI vehicles, which may contain a defective back-up lamp switch.
SubaruNet Announ2024-02-02. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING; POWER TRAIN. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a new safety recall for certain 2015-2021 model year WRX STI vehicles, which may contain a defective backup lamp switch.
07-207-22R2023-12-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is extending the New Car Basic Warranty coverage for the 12 Volt batteries used in the above listed models and model years beyond the original three (3) years or thirty six thousand miles (36,000), whichever comes first.
WRE-22R2023-12-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; BACK OVER PREVENTION; EQUIPMENT. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a new safety recall for certain 2015-2021 model year WRX STI vehicles, which may contain a defective back-up lamp switch.
18-231-232023-10-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE. This Bulletin announces additional information regarding error codes 1403- 1407 encountered when attempting an adjustment/calibration of the EyeSight® system after body repair procedures have been performed.
16-112-18R2023-09-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. This bulletin announces a design change to the CVT select lever (shifter) mechanism in response to isolated customer concerns of not being able to remove the key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in Park.
01-168-09R2023-09-05. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.
07-207-22R2023-08-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is extending the New Car Basic Warranty coverage for the 12 Volt batteries used in the above listed models and model years beyond the original three (3) years or thirty six thousand miles (36,000), whichever comes first.
15-285-21R2023-08-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT. This Bulletin provides reference tables and photos to use for determining the infotainment head unit supplier and generation.
12-249-23R2023-08-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. 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. This bulletin does not apply to SIA built vehicles.
06-87-22R2023-07-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; PARKING BRAKE. "In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Warranty coverage for the electronic connector lock tab for the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) assembly used in the listed models."
02-131-12R2023-07-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. The purpose of this Bulletin is to provide procedures for the diagnosis and repair of oil seepage which may be coming from the timing chain cover, front camshaft cap, camshaft carrier and / or upper oil pan.
15-312-23R2023-07-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin announces repair procedures to be used when diagnosing dark current draw (parasitic draw) on vehicles equipped with Gen 1 Data Control Modules.
03-78-172023-06-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN. This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing.
171713R2023-04-24. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER; AIR BAGS; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Event Data Recorder (EDR) Function of Airbag Module
15-285-21R2023-04-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Bulletin provides reference tables and photos to use for determining the infotainment head unit supplier and generation.
0373142023-04-03. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin informs of a design change to the reverse idler gear and its internal spring along with a revised assembly procedure. The only purpose for the change was to enhance production efficiency.
02140132023-03-20. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Oil Filler Cap Gasket Coming Unseated
Announcement2023-03-20. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. New Vehicle Receipt- Navigation SD Card Transit Storage Location Change
Announcements-22023-03-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION: OIL COOLER. Effective with all 2015 model year cars and forward, the oil change interval is changing to 6,000 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first.
WQE41-12023-03-13. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Puddle Light Recall

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