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2001 Subaru LEGACY
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 2

Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 101–155 of 155, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Jul 11, 2000–Oct 3, 2006.

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This archive includes service bulletins, warranty notices, software instructions and other communications. Records may repeat or supersede earlier instructions. A model-year association is not proof that a document covers every engine, trim, VIN or reported symptom, or that a repair is free.

NHTSA download snapshot: Sep 28, 2026. These are communication associations for this vehicle, not unique defects. How records are joined and counted.

Oct 3, 2006Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

129406

NHTSA communication ID: 10020532

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

LOOSE DOOR MIRROR SCREWS. *KB

Source components: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR.

Source record 10020532 at NHTSA
Apr 17, 2006Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

1810506

NHTSA communication ID: 10019837

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SERVICE MANUAL CORRECTIONS. *TT

Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.

Source record 10019837 at NHTSA
Feb 1, 2006Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

02

NHTSA communication ID: 10019343

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

RUBBING MARK ON TIMING BELT. SUBARU. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS.

Source record 10019343 at NHTSA
Sep 9, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

029605

NHTSA communication ID: 10016869

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

2.5L REMANUFACTURED SOHC SHORT BLOCK RELEASE. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10016869 at NHTSA
Apr 20, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

170601

NHTSA communication ID: 626926

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INFORMATION REGARDING SEAT BELT LATCH SLIDES TO THE LOWER SEAT BELT ANCHOR. *YH UPDATED *EH

Source components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.

Source record 626926 at NHTSA
Dec 8, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

063103

NHTSA communication ID: 10002989

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

REPLACEMENT OF THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) FOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) REPAIR. *TT UPDATE. *TT

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE.

Source record 10002989 at NHTSA
Nov 12, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

170804

NHTSA communication ID: 10011874

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SLOW RETRACTION OF SEATBELTS. *TT

Source components: SEAT BELTS.

Source record 10011874 at NHTSA
Feb 15, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

063304

NHTSA communication ID: 10006340

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

DISC BRAKE PAD MODIFICATION FOR UNEVEN OR PREMATURE WORN BRAKE PADS. *TT

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS.

Source record 10006340 at NHTSA
Feb 6, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

093803

NHTSA communication ID: 10006192

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY DIVISION OF PARTS.

Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP.

Source record 10006192 at NHTSA
Feb 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

99

NHTSA communication ID: 10006149

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM CONDITIONER.*MR

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM.

Source record 10006149 at NHTSA
Jan 15, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

041104

NHTSA communication ID: 10006338

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

POWER STEERING HOSE - NEW STYLE. *TT

Source components: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS.

Source record 10006338 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

09012003

NHTSA communication ID: 10016482

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ROUGH IDLE/CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AFTER BATTERY DISCONNECT. *SC

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10016482 at NHTSA
May 19, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

128003

NHTSA communication ID: 10001727

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUNSHADE FOR REAR SUNROOF ON DUAL SUNROOF MODELS. *TT

Source components: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY.

Source record 10001727 at NHTSA
May 19, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

035203

NHTSA communication ID: 10001726

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CLUTCH PEDAL STICKING. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY.

Source record 10001726 at NHTSA
Apr 15, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

127903

NHTSA communication ID: 10001724

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

LOWER FRONT DOOR WEATHER STRIP DETACHED OR HANGING LOOSE. *TT

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR.

Source record 10001724 at NHTSA
Mar 21, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

127803

NHTSA communication ID: 10001351

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

FLOOR MAT HOOK REPAIR. *TT

Source components: EQUIPMENT.

Source record 10001351 at NHTSA
Mar 15, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

166602

NHTSA communication ID: 10001352

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

TRANSMISSION CONTROL UNIT (TCU) CODE 45 AND ALL-WHEEL DRIVE HARSH ENGAGEMENT. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN.

Source record 10001352 at NHTSA
Mar 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

030103

NHTSA communication ID: 10001823

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

NEW HOOD DEFLECTOR. 2000-2004MY LEGACY AND BAJA VEHICLES. *TT

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD.

Source record 10001823 at NHTSA
Dec 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

94

NHTSA communication ID: 10000639

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED 4EAT TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL ROD. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10000639 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

107402

NHTSA communication ID: 10000100

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INSUFFICIENT COOLING OF THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT DUE TO SHORT-CYCLING OF THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR. *TT

Source components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.

Source record 10000100 at NHTSA
Apr 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WWF89

NHTSA communication ID: 631499

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMING. *SLC

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE.

Source record 631499 at NHTSA
Mar 6, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

063001R

NHTSA communication ID: 631037

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

THIS BULLETIN IS TO ELIMINATE BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE. *TT

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS.

Source record 631037 at NHTSA
Mar 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010302

NHTSA communication ID: 631490

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE THE HEATED SEATS, LIGHTED VISOR MIRRORS, AND POWER MIRRORS TO BE INOPERATIVE. *SLC

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 631490 at NHTSA
Jan 4, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

1510501

NHTSA communication ID: 631748

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING AUTO DIMMING ELECTROCHROMIC COMPASS MIRROR TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE. *SLC

Source components: EQUIPMENT.

Source record 631748 at NHTSA
Nov 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

110101

NHTSA communication ID: 626959

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INFORMATION REGARDING BLOWER MOTOR NOISE. *YH

Source components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.

Source record 626959 at NHTSA
Nov 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

1510401

NHTSA communication ID: 626953

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INFORMATION REGARDING ROOF RACK/CROSSBAR WIND NOISE. *YH

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY.

Source record 626953 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010901

NHTSA communication ID: 627909

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING COOLING FAN RELAY 1 CIRCUIT LOW INPUT. *YD

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN.

Source record 627909 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010901

NHTSA communication ID: 627908

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING FUEL LEVEL SENSOR INTERMITTENT INPUT. *YD

Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.

Source record 627908 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010901

NHTSA communication ID: 627907

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING FUEL LEVEL SENSOR CIRCUIT HIGH INPUT. *YD

Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.

Source record 627907 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010901

NHTSA communication ID: 627906

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING FUEL LEVEL SENSOR CIRCUIT LOW INPUT. *YD

Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.

Source record 627906 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010901

NHTSA communication ID: 627905

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. *YD

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL.

Source record 627905 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010901

NHTSA communication ID: 627904

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR HIGH INPUT. *YD

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL.

Source record 627904 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010901

NHTSA communication ID: 627903

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM PRESSURE. *YD

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL.

Source record 627903 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010901

NHTSA communication ID: 627902

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR RANGE/PERFORMANCE PROBLEM. *YD

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL.

Source record 627902 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010901

NHTSA communication ID: 627901

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM VENT CONTROL HIGH INPUT. *YD

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL.

Source record 627901 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010901

NHTSA communication ID: 627900

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM VENT CONTROL. *YD

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL.

Source record 627900 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010901

NHTSA communication ID: 627897

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM PURGE CONTROL VALVE CIRCUIT HIGH INPUT. *YD

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE).

Source record 627897 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010901

NHTSA communication ID: 627896

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM PURGE CONTROL VALVE CIRCUIT LOW INPUT. *YD

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE).

Source record 627896 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010901

NHTSA communication ID: 627895

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. *YD

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL.

Source record 627895 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010901

NHTSA communication ID: 627852

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING FUEL LEVEL SENSOR CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE PROBLEM. *YD

Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.

Source record 627852 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010901

NHTSA communication ID: 627849

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR MALFUNCTION. *YD

Source components: POWER TRAIN.

Source record 627849 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010901

NHTSA communication ID: 627848

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING COOLING FAN FUNCTION PROBLEM. *YD

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN.

Source record 627848 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010901

NHTSA communication ID: 627847

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING CATALYST SYSTEM EFFICIENCY BELOW THRESHOLD. *YD

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR.

Source record 627847 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010901

NHTSA communication ID: 627832

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. *YD

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE).

Source record 627832 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010901

NHTSA communication ID: 627815

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0457-EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. *YD

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL.

Source record 627815 at NHTSA
Aug 8, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

063001

NHTSA communication ID: 625867

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE. *ET

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS.

Source record 625867 at NHTSA
Jul 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010701

NHTSA communication ID: 623169

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT PERTAINING TO EVAPORATOR THERMOSTAT PROBE LOCATION. *JB

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY.

Source record 623169 at NHTSA
Jul 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

186901

NHTSA communication ID: 623118

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE MANUAL CORRECTIONS. *JB

Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.

Source record 623118 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010101

NHTSA communication ID: 616344

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING INSPECTION PROCEDURES FOR POSSIBLE REPLACEMENT OF THE RIGHT FRONT SPINDLE HOUSING. *TT

Source components: STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM.

Source record 616344 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010101

NHTSA communication ID: 616335

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR POSSIBLE LOOSE BOLTS ON THE RIGHT FRONT SEATBELT RETRACTOR CASE COVER. *TT

Source components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR.

Source record 616335 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010101

NHTSA communication ID: 616334

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR POSSIBLE REPLACEMENT OF THREE FUEL HOSES. *TT

Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS.

Source record 616334 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010101

NHTSA communication ID: 616332

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INFORMATION ON INSPECTING INLET HEATER HOSE. *TT

Source components: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE.

Source record 616332 at NHTSA
Dec 1, 2000Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WWB85

NHTSA communication ID: 619263

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. (SOA) HAS DETERMINED THAT CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY REQUIRE THE INSPECTION AND POSSIBLE REPLACEMENT OF THE INLET HEATER HOSE. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE INLET HEATER HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN ACCIDENTALLY CUT DURING PRODUCTION. IF CUT, THE HOSE MAY EVENTUALLY LEAK ENGINE COOLANT, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT AND POSSIBLY BE DAMAGED. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS.

Source record 619263 at NHTSA
Nov 21, 2000Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

211100

NHTSA communication ID: 616333

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING STOP SALE OF CERTAIN 2001MY MODEL VEHICLE. *TT

Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 616333 at NHTSA
Jul 11, 2000Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

107000

NHTSA communication ID: 613992

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SERVICE BULLETIN STATING THAT SUBARU WILL NO LONGER BE DISCONNECTING THE A/C UNIT AT THE COMPRESSOR FOR SHIPPING. THE REASON FOR THIS IS THAT THE LARGE ENGINE COVER USED ON THE H6 ENGINE, TO BE RELEASED LATER THIS YEAR, DOES NOT PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO THE A/C COMPRESSOR CONNECTOR. *TT

Source components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.

Source record 613992 at NHTSA