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2012 Subaru OUTBACK
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 4

Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 301–320 of 320, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Oct 10, 2012–Dec 19, 2012.

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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.

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

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