STARLINK Remote Engine Start (RES) Diagnostic Information – 2019-2022 Subaru Equipped with Gen2 Telematics

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NHTSA ID Number: 10237241 Manufacturer Communication Number: 15-282-21R Summary This Bulletin announces additional diagnostic procedures and a detailed flow chart to be used when diagnosing customer concerns regarding the operation of the STARLINK Remote Engine Start (RES) feature.   NUMBER: 15-282-21R DATE:  03/29/21 REVISED:  05/04/23 APPLICABILITY: All 2019-22MY Vehicles Equipped with Gen2 Telematics SUBJECT: STARLINK Remote EngineRead more

DTC P0128 / Coolant Thermostat (Engine Coolant Temperature Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature) – 2019-2021 Subaru Forester

2021 Subaru Forester

NHTSA ID Number: 10199961 Manufacturer Communication Number: 09-75-21 Summary This bulletin announces the availability of NEW reprogramming files to correct DTC P0128.   NUMBER: 09-75-21 DATE:  07/28/21 INTRODUCTION: This bulletin announces the availability of NEW reprogramming files to correct DTC P0128. This DTC may be set while the engine is below operating temperature and the vehicle is … Read more

Difficulty Starting at Low Temperatures or High Altitude Conditions – 2020-2021 Subaru Legacy & Outback 2.4L DIT

2021 Subaru Legacy

NHTSA ID Number: 10199962 Manufacturer Communication Number: 09-76-21 Summary This bulletin announces the availability of NEW reprogramming files to correct a starting condition which may occur during ambient temperatures (10 degrees Fahrenheit and lower) or in high altitude conditions.   NUMBER: 09-76-21 DATE: 07/28/21 INTRODUCTION: This bulletin announces the availability of NEW reprogramming files to correct a … Read more

Performance of Steering Wheel Heater Feature – 2017 Subaru Outback

2017 Subaru Outback

NHTSA ID Number: 10192927 Manufacturer Communication Number: 04-16-17 Summary This bulletin announces availability of a new steering wheel designed to address a possible customer concern of insufficient performance of the heated steering wheel feature on applicable models.   NUMBER: 04-16-17 DATE: 05/31/17 INTRODUCTION: This bulletin announces availability of a new steering wheel designed to address a possible … Read more

“Bump” Feeling from CVT at Idle in Drive – 2015-2017 Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10192928 Manufacturer Communication Number: 16-104-17R Summary This bulletin provides a diagnostic procedure along with Transmission Control Module (TCMeBay) reprogramming files to address isolated customer concerns of a “bump” feeling from the CVT. The bump feeling has been reported to occur after the CVT is fully up to operating temperature, in Drive and with the … Read more