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2012 Subaru LEGACY
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 4

Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 301–328 of 328, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Oct 10, 2012–Feb 1, 2013.

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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.

Feb 1, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

168011R

NHTSA communication ID: 10235835

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Inspection Procedure for AT Oil Temperature Warning Lamp Flashing

Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10235835 at NHTSA
Feb 1, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16-80-11R

NHTSA communication ID: 10067834

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

IF YOU ENCOUNTER A VEHICLE THAT HAS THE OIL TEMPERATURE WARNING LAMP FLASHING WITH P0751, P0756, P0761, P0766, P0771, P1840, P1841, P1842, P1843 OR P1844 STORED IN MEMORY AND POSSIBLY AN INTERMITTENT STALLING CONDITION, IT MAY BE THE RESULT OF CONTAMINATION IN THE VALVE BODY. INSTEAD OF REPLACING THE VALVE BODY, FLUSH THE TRANSMISSION AND PERFORM THE DYNAMIC CHECK MODE PROCEDURE.

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10067834 at NHTSA
Jan 29, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

077213

NHTSA communication ID: 10235831

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Sunroof Does Not Open or Close Properly

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS.

Source record 10235831 at NHTSA
Jan 29, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

07-72-13

NHTSA communication ID: 10080206

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR PROCEDURES TO ADDRESS A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF THE SUNROOF NOT OPENING OR CLOSING PROPERLY. IT WILL ALSO ADDRESS A “POPPING” OR “SLAMMING” SOUND FROM THE GLASS PANEL WHEN IT LOWERS PRIOR TO RETRACTING. THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TSBS 12-122-10R, 12-124-10R AND 12-135-12.

Source components: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY.

Source record 10080206 at NHTSA
Jan 29, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

07-72-13

NHTSA communication ID: 10065115

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: STRUCTURE · STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS.

Source record 10065115 at NHTSA
Dec 19, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

1112612

NHTSA communication ID: 10234274

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

DTC P0456 Reprogramming File Availability

Source components: ENGINE.

Source record 10234274 at NHTSA
Dec 19, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

11-126-12

NHTSA communication ID: 10093980

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

DTC P0456 REPROGRAMMING FILE AVAILABILITY

Source components: ENGINE.

Source record 10093980 at NHTSA
Dec 19, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

11-126-12

NHTSA communication ID: 10065096

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: ENGINE.

Source record 10065096 at NHTSA
Dec 12, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

168512R

NHTSA communication ID: 10234264

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CVT Secondary Pressure Sensor Diagnostics

Source components: POWER TRAIN.

Source record 10234264 at NHTSA
Dec 12, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

168011R

NHTSA communication ID: 10234262

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

AT Oil Temperature Warning Lamp Flashing

Source components: LANE DEPARTURE.

Source record 10234262 at NHTSA
Dec 12, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16-85-12R

NHTSA communication ID: 10093975

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CVT SECONDARY PRESSURE SENSOR DIAGNOSTICS

Source components: EQUIPMENT.

Source record 10093975 at NHTSA
Dec 12, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16-80-11R

NHTSA communication ID: 10093972

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

AT OIL TEMPERATURE WARNING LAMP FLASHING

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10093972 at NHTSA
Dec 12, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16-85-12R

NHTSA communication ID: 10065093

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10065093 at NHTSA
Dec 12, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16-80-11R

NHTSA communication ID: 10065092

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: ENGINE.

Source record 10065092 at NHTSA
Dec 6, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

1111112R

NHTSA communication ID: 10234269

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

If you encounter a vehicle which has P0128 stored in memory, it may be caused by a very slight variation in coolant temperature between the left and right cylinder bank.

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Source record 10234269 at NHTSA
Dec 6, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

11-111-12R

NHTSA communication ID: 10093953

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

P0128 COOLANT THERMOSTAT (ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE BELOW THERMOSTAT REGULATING TEMPERATURE)

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Source record 10093953 at NHTSA
Dec 6, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

11-111-12R

NHTSA communication ID: 10065088

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: ENGINE.

Source record 10065088 at NHTSA
Nov 30, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WQC39

NHTSA communication ID: 10234289

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ECM reprogramming

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM).

Source record 10234289 at NHTSA
Nov 30, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WQC-39

NHTSA communication ID: 10047519

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBARU: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SOFTWARE CHANGE WILL NOT AFFECT FUEL ECONOMY OR PERFORMANCE, EVEN THOUGH A CORRECTION, FOR ENGINE CONTROL MODULE, HAS BEEN DEVELOPED FOR THE DEFICIENCY IN OBDII SYSTEM THERMOSTAT MONITORING LOGIC. MODELS 2011-2012 LEGACY, OUTBACK, IMPREZA SEDAN, WAGON, FORESTER, TRIBECA AND 2013 BRZ. *PE UPDATED 1/31/13. *PE

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · ENGINE.

Source record 10047519 at NHTSA
Nov 26, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

168512

NHTSA communication ID: 10234263

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CVT Secondary Pressure Sensor Diagnostics

Source components: BACK OVER PREVENTION · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.

Source record 10234263 at NHTSA
Nov 26, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16-85-12

NHTSA communication ID: 10093401

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES AN INSPECTION AND DIAGNOSIS METHOD FOR THE CVT’S SECONDARY PRESSURE SENSOR WHICH IF FAILED, COULD CREATE A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A SQUEALING-TYPE SOUND DURING LIGHT THROTTLE APPLICATION.

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10093401 at NHTSA
Nov 26, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16-85-12

NHTSA communication ID: 10065078

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).

Source record 10065078 at NHTSA
Oct 26, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WQC39

NHTSA communication ID: 10233142

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Subaru Service Program WQC-39: ECM Reprogramming

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10233142 at NHTSA
Oct 26, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SM04

NHTSA communication ID: 10093274

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBARU SERVICE PROGRAM WQC-39: ECM REPROGRAMMING

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL.

Source record 10093274 at NHTSA
Oct 23, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

12-124-10R

NHTSA communication ID: 10093207

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUNROOF BINDS: IF YOU ENCOUNTER A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT WHEN OPENING THE SUNROOF (THE GLASS OPENS ABOUT ONE INCH THEN STOPS, MAKES A SQUEAK TYPE SOUND AND/OR OPENS HALFWAY THEN BINDS), THE WEDGE CAP MAY BE OUT OF ALIGNMENT.

Source components: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY.

Source record 10093207 at NHTSA
Oct 23, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

12-124-10R

NHTSA communication ID: 10065064

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY.

Source record 10065064 at NHTSA
Oct 10, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

18-164-12

NHTSA communication ID: 10093206

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SERVICE MANUAL CORRECTIONS - 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.

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

Source record 10093206 at NHTSA
Oct 10, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

18-164-12

NHTSA communication ID: 10065063

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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

Source record 10065063 at NHTSA