Service bulletins for the 2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek
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.
304 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
About P172A on the 2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek: what the code means, and the bulletins and recalls about the same components.
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| 169415R | 2020-11-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin provides a diagnosis and repair procedure for DTC P172A and/or P0B0B. When either of these DTCs is stored, a leaking o-ring which seals the electric oil pump relief valve may allow CVT fluid to enter the pump?s electric motor. Although current Service Manual diagnostic procedures instruct replacement of multiple components, this information will help isolate the actual failed component for a more cost-effective repair. PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION A change to the drive motor relief valve o-ring was incorporated into production on June 16, 2015 starting with VIN F*298545. |
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| 16-94-15R | 2018-12-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin provides a diagnosis and repair procedure for DTC P172A and / or P0B0B. When either of these DTCs is stored, a leaking o-ring which seals the electric oil pump relief valve may allow CVT fluid to enter the pump?s electric motor. Although current Service Manual diagnostic procedures instruct replacement of multiple components, this information will help isolate the actual failed component for a more cost-effective repair. NOTE: The relief valve is now available as an individual part. If there is no damage to the drive motor case assembly, refer to TSB 16-108-17R for the parts needed and Service Procedure for replacing just the relief valve. |
| 16-94-15R | 2018-08-20. Service bulletin. ENGINE. HYBRID MODELS ONLY. This bulletin provides a diagnosis and repair procedure for DTC P172A and / or P0B0B. When either of these DTCs is stored, a leaking o-ring which seals the electric oil pump relief valve may allow CVT fluid to enter the pump?s electric motor. Although current Service Manual diagnostic procedures instruct replacement of multiple components, this information will help isolate the actual failed component for a more cost-effective repair. |
| 16-94-15R | 2018-06-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) only. This bulletin provides a diagnosis and repair procedure for DTC P172A and / or P0B0B. When either of these DTCs is stored, a leaking o-ring which seals the electric oil pump relief valve may allow CVT fluid to enter the pump?s electric motor. Although current Service Manual diagnostic procedures instruct replacement of multiple components, this information will help isolate the actual failed component for a more cost-effective repair. |
| 16-94-15R | 2017-03-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR DTC P172A AND / OR P0B0B. WHEN EITHER OF THESE DTCS IS STORED, A LEAKING O-RING WHICH SEALS THE ELECTRIC OIL PUMP RELIEF VALVE MAY ALLOW CVT FLUID TO ENTER THE PUMP’S ELECTRIC MOTOR. ALTHOUGH CURRENT SERVICE MANUAL DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES INSTRUCT REPLACEMENT OF MULTIPLE COMPONENTS, THIS INFORMATION WILL HELP ISOLATE THE ACTUAL FAILED COMPONENT FOR A MORE COST-EFFECTIVE REPAIR. |
| 16-94-15R | 2017-02-27. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR DTC P172A AND / OR P0B0B. WHEN EITHER OF THESE DTCS IS STORED, A LEAKING O-RING WHICH SEALS THE ELECTRIC OIL PUMP RELIEF VALVE MAY ALLOW CVT FLUID TO ENTER THE PUMP’S ELECTRIC MOTOR. ALTHOUGH CURRENT SERVICE MANUAL DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES INSTRUCT REPLACEMENT OF MULTIPLE COMPONENTS, THIS INFORMATION WILL HELP ISOLATE THE ACTUAL FAILED COMPONENT FOR A MORE COST-EFFECTIVE REPAIR. |
| 16-94-15 | 2017-02-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR DTC P172A AND / OR P0B0B. WHEN EITHER OF THESE DTCS IS STORED, A LEAKING O-RING WHICH SEALS THE ELECTRIC OIL PUMP RELIEF VALVE MAY ALLOW CVT FLUID TO ENTER THE PUMP’S ELECTRIC MOTOR. ALTHOUGH CURRENT SERVICE MANUAL DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES INSTRUCT REPLACEMENT OF MULTIPLE COMPONENTS, THIS INFORMATION WILL HELP ISOLATE THE ACTUAL FAILED COMPONENT FOR A MORE COST-EFFECTIVE REPAIR. |
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