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Service bulletins for the 2015 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.

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

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16-94-15R2018-06-04. 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.
15-199-162018-06-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address a group of operational concerns received from the field and listed below involving the Clarion Display Audio unit with 6.2? display. The procedure will involve downloading the applicable software update files from Subarunet then loading them onto a flash drive for audio unit installation.
15-182-15R2018-06-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This bulletin announces a procedure for updating the navigation / audio unit's operating system software for various customer concerns.
17-17-13R2018-05-29. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. NOTE: The Airbag systems used on previous and current WRX, STI and Tribeca models are NOT equipped with EDR functionality. This Bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system. The function of the EDR is best explained using the following statements found in the vehicle Owner?s Manual: ?This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in the understanding how a vehicle?s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as: ? How various systems in your vehicle were operating; ? Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened; ? How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; ? How fast the vehicle was traveling. This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.
15-199-16R2018-05-29. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address a group of operational concerns received from the field and listed below involving the Clarion Display Audio unit with 6.2? display. The procedure will involve downloading the applicable software update files from Subarunet then loading them onto a flash drive for audio unit installation.
06-61-182018-04-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin announces availability of new VDC Control Module & Hydraulic Units (VDCCM&H/U) to address isolated customer concerns of the green Hill Holder light blinking and cancel warning alarm sounding during cranking / starting the engine
UPDATE - Removal2018-03-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). The corrected update files are now available for download from Subarunet. TSB 15-20516R has been revised with new file names where applicable and re-posted to STIS.
15-205-16R2018-03-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). 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 then loading them onto two flash drives for audio unit installation.
15-193-16R2017-10-27. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). All 2012 to 2015 Models Equipped with Fujitsu Ten (F10) Generation 1 (Gen1) Audio / Navigation Systems. This bulletin announces a new procedure for updating the operating software used in F10 Gen1 audio / navigation systems. This new procedure eliminates the need to exchange the head unit / SD card to obtain software-related updates and operating enhancements.
15-198-16R2017-10-27. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT. Revised TSB: This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address a group of operational concerns received from the field 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.
10-84-16R2017-10-27. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin announces the availability of a new Air Conditioning compressor / clutch assembly to address customer concerns of the system not operating. Electrical windings located inside the clutch assembly have been changed to eliminate the condition. The service procedure will involve replacement of the A/C compressor and clutch as a complete assembly.
15-198-16R2017-08-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address a group of operational concerns received from the field 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.
15-205-16R2017-08-14. 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).
16-94-15R2017-02-27. 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.
18-182-152017-02-22. 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.
15-183-15R2017-02-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES A PROCEDURE FOR UPDATING THE 7” DISPLAY 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.
16-94-152017-02-16. 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.
15-183-15R2017-02-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES A PROCEDURE FOR UPDATING THE 7” DISPLAY 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-54U2017-02-16. 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."
07-107-162017-01-28. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF REPROGRAMMING FILES TO OPTIMIZE THE DRIVE MOTOR CONTROL MODULE (DMCM), PART OF THE HYBRID ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. IN RARE CASES, IF THE OPERATOR CYCLES THE IGNITION OFF THEN BACK ON AGAIN WITHIN A VERY SHORT PERIOD OF TIME, THE CHECK ENGINE LAMP MAY COME ON AND STORE DTC P0604 IN MEMORY (ACCOMPANIED BY A DETAIL CODE 0901).
07-107-162016-12-27. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF REPROGRAMMING FILES TO OPTIMIZE THE DRIVE MOTOR CONTROL MODULE (DMCM), PART OF THE HYBRID ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. IN RARE CASES, IF THE OPERATOR CYCLES THE IGNITION OFF THEN BACK ON AGAIN WITHIN A VERY SHORT PERIOD OF TIME, THE CHECK ENGINE LAMP MAY COME ON AND STORE DTC P0604 IN MEMORY (ACCOMPANIED BY A DETAIL CODE 0901).
PM012016-11-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. PARTS MEMO - ATTN: ALL PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGERS - STOP /START BATTERY PN SOA821B500
15-179-15R2016-11-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. THIS SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN CONTAINS A SERIES OF SCREEN SHOTS WITH INSTRUCTIONS WHICH PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PAIRING ANDROID SMARTPHONES TO BLUETOOTH-EQUIPPED CLARION AUDIO UNITS. THE PROCEDURE INVOLVES CHANGING THE AUDIO UNIT’S DEFAULT “PASSKEY” WHICH MUST BE ENTERED INTO THE SMARTPHONE DURING THE PAIRING PROCESS. ONCE THE PASSKEY IS CHANGED FROM “1234” TO “0000”, TESTING RESULTS HAVE SHOWN THE REMAINDER OF THE PAIRING PROCESS COMPLETES NORMALLY.
12-12-142016-06-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
SOA821B5002016-05-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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