Firmware Over the Air (FOTA) for Gen 4 Head Unit Software

NHTSA ID Number: 10225760

Manufacturer Communication Number: SubaruNet Announ

Summary

A Firmware Over the Air (FOTA) software update is available for our customers with a Gen 4 head unit.

 


To:All Subaru Retailers
From:Subaru of America, Inc. – Connected Business
Date:October 12, 2022
Re:Firmware Over the Air (FOTA) for Gen 4 Head Unit Software

 

A Firmware Over the Air (FOTA) software update is available for our customers with a Gen 4 head unit.  We will be releasing this update in phases.  The information below pertains to the fourth phase which will occur on 10/12/22 for all remaining US states.

Phase 1 has been completed as of 8/4/22 and included residents in NJ and PA.

Phase 2 has been completed as of 8/31/22 and included residents in IN and MI.

Phase 3 has been completed as of 9/21/22 and included residents in OH, CA, CO, TX, NY, FL, WA.

 

What: Once connected to Wi-Fi a head unit prompt will generate for customers to perform the update.  The update will require a strong Wi-Fi signal.  This update will improve:

  • Improved performance of the in-vehicle touchscreen display
  • Improvements to Bluetooth connectivity
  • Improvements to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality

 

Who: Remaining owners who own a Subaru with a Gen 4 head unit.  This head unit is in the following vehicles:

  • 2020-2022 Outback and Legacy
  • 2022 WRX, BRZ

When:  FOTA will release on 10/12/22.  Customers included in the first phase will receive an email with information and instructions on either 10/11 or 10/12.

 

Additional Information:

For your reference, the How to Guide and How to Video we are providing to customers is included.

 


2 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKEMODELYEAR
SUBARUBRZ2022
SUBARUWRX2022

 


1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

Date: October 12, 2022
Re: Firmware Over the Air (FOTA) for Gen 4 Head Unit Software

MC-10225760-0001.pdf 127.794KB

 


NHTSA ID Number: 10225759

Manufacturer Communication Number: SubaruNet Announ

Summary

A Firmware Over the Air (FOTA) software update is available for our customers with a Gen 4 head unit.

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

MC-10225759-0001.pdf 133.425KB

 


NHTSA ID Number: 10219497

Manufacturer Communication Number: SubaruNet Announ

Summary

A Firmware Over the Air (FOTA) software update is available for our customers with a Gen 4 head unit.

 


To:All Subaru Retailers
From:Subaru of America, Inc. – Connected Business
Date:August 30, 2022
Re:Firmware Over the Air (FOTA) for Gen 4 Head Unit Software

 

A Firmware Over the Air (FOTA) software update is available for our customers with a Gen 4 head unit.  We will be releasing this update in phases.  The information below pertains to the second phase which will occur on 8/31/22 for IN and MI residents only. Phase 1 has been completed as of 8/4/22 and included residents on NJ and PA.

What:  Once connected to Wi-Fi a head unit prompt will generate for customers to perform the update.  The update will require a strong Wi-Fi signal.  This update will improve:

  • Improved performance of the in-vehicle touchscreen display
  • Improvements to Bluetooth connectivity
  • Improvements to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality

Who:  NJ, PA, IN and MI residents who own a Subaru with a Gen 4 head unit.  This head unit is in the following vehicles:

  • 2020-2022 Outback and Legacy

When:  FOTA will release on 8/31/22.  Customers included in the first phase will receive an email with information and instructions on either 8/30 or 8/31.

 

Additional Information:

For your reference, the How to Guide and How to Video we are providing to customers is included.

 


1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

Date: August 30, 2022
Re: Firmware Over the Air (FOTA) for Gen 4 Head Unit Software

MC-10219497-0001.pdf 111.473KB

 


 

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