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2014 Subaru BRZ Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

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TSB Date Problem Area TSB Text
04/02/18 NHTSA ID: 10131643
TSB ID: 09-54-12R

This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a high-pitched "chirp", "squeak" or "cricket" sound heard coming from the engine's direct injection (di) high-pressure fuel pump. not all di pumps may exhibit this sound. so
04/02/18 NHTSA ID: 10131632
TSB ID: 02-170-17

This bulletin announces part information for new active valve control system (avcs) oil control solenoid valves (ocv) which contain a redesigned internal oil seal. the new seal will eliminate potential oil seepage into the wire harness co
04/02/18 NHTSA ID: 10131587
TSB ID: 07-120-17R

This service information bulletin announces design changes made to the ignition coil and engine wiring harness in response to a limited number of cases related to the ignition coil primary / secondary dtcs listed above. the changes involv
08/14/17 NHTSA ID: 10111069
TSB ID: 02-164-16

This service information bulletin announces a design change to the internal contact portion of the oil pressure switch to increase durability
08/14/17 NHTSA ID: 10111074
TSB ID: 02-166-17

This bulletin outlines design changes made to the upper oil pan assembly on fa and fb engines used on the models listed above. there have been isolated cases where the sealer used between the upper oil pan and the crankcase has become dis
03/01/17 NHTSA ID: 10093370
TSB ID: 09-54-12R

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information regarding a high-pitched ?chirp?, ?squeak? or ?cricket? sound you may hear coming from the engine?s high-pressure fuel pump. not all pumps may exhibit this condition. some may have inte
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02/27/17 NHTSA ID: 10093067
TSB ID: 02-162-15

This service information bulletin announces a design change to the oil pressure switch assembly. nickel plating has been applied to the internal switch contacts to enhance their durability and reduce the possibility of poor contact which c
11/21/16 NHTSA ID: 10084451
TSB ID: 09-54-12R

High-pitched ?chirp?, ?squeak? or ?cricket? sound from the engine - the purpose of this bulletin is to provide information regarding a high-pitched ?chirp?, ?squeak? or ?cricket? sound you may hear coming from the engine?s high-pressure fue
11/02/16 NHTSA ID: 10083818
TSB ID: 09-54-12R

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information regarding a high-pitched ?chirp?, ?squeak? or ?cricket? sound you may hear coming from the engine?s high-pressure fuel pump. not all pumps may exhibit this condition. some may have inte
06/02/16 NHTSA ID: 10068624
TSB ID: 11-145-14

Summary to be provided on a future date.
06/02/16 NHTSA ID: 10068646
TSB ID: 09-54-12R

Summary to be provided on a future date.
05/23/16 NHTSA ID: 10067882
TSB ID: 11-136-14

Reprogramming file availability for idle stability and extended engine cranking
05/23/16 NHTSA ID: 10067890
TSB ID: 09-54-12R

Summary to be provided on a future date.
03/03/17 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10093662
TSB ID: 12-190-15R

This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a creaking sound heard when operating the clutch pedal. the cause of the sound has been identified as a very slight amount of movement between the 2 layers of metal (circled
03/03/17 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10093628
TSB ID: 12-190-15

This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a creaking sound heard when operating the clutch pedal. the cause of the sound has been identified as a very slight amount of movement between the 2 layers of metal (circled
03/13/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10130270
TSB ID: 07-128-18R

This service information bulletin provides a measurement and adjustment procedure for the stop lamp switch. an improperly adjusted (or faulty) stop lamp switch can cause any of the dtcs listed above to set and result in the related system
10/26/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10120965
TSB ID: 15-193-16

This bulletin announces a new procedure for updating the operating software used in f10 gen1 audio / navigation systems. this new procedure eliminates the need to exchange the head unit / sd card to obtain software-related updates and opera
08/14/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10111077
TSB ID: 12-160-13R

Cracked rear combination lamps - important note: due to the number of revisions made and to make the information contained in tsbs 12-131-12r, 12-145-13r, 12-160-13 and 12-162-14 easier to use, these tsbs have been combined into tsb 12-20
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03/07/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10094064
TSB ID: 12-160-13

This bulletin announces availability of a revised trunk weatherstrip and rubber stoppers designed to absorb impact and prevent contact or in rare occurrences, damage to the rear combination lamps when closing the trunk lid.
02/16/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10092009
TSB ID: 12-171-15

This bulletin will address customer concerns of an uneven gap appearing between the top of the center dash air vent grille and the instrument panel dash pad directly above it. the photo below shows the uneven gaps as indicated by the 5 red
02/02/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10090276
TSB ID: 11-136-14

Reprogramming file availability for idle stability and extended engine cranking
01/31/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10089967
TSB ID: 07-79-13R

Countermeasures for frozen power windows - this bulletin provides information for 3 countermeasures to address concerns regarding power window operation during cold weather when the door glass may become frozen to the outer weatherstrip.
01/27/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10089804
TSB ID: 15-193-16

This bulletin announces a new procedure for updating the operating software used in f10 gen1 audio / navigation systems. this new procedure eliminates the need to exchange the head unit / sd card to obtain software-related updates and opera
12/21/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10086861
TSB ID: 15-193-16

This bulletin announces a new procedure for updating the operating software used in f10 gen1 audio / navigation systems. this new procedure eliminates the need to exchange the head unit / sd card to obtain software-related updates and opera
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11/21/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10084447
TSB ID: 06-44-12R

Diagnosis of dtc c1249
11/03/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10083902
TSB ID: 15-179-15R

This service information bulletin contains a series of screen shots with instructions which provide a procedure for pairing android smartphones to bluetooth-equipped clarion audio units. the procedure involves changing the audio unit?s defa
05/23/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10067833
TSB ID: 07-79-13R

Summary to be provided on a future date.
05/23/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10068295
TSB ID: 07-85-14

Measurement of ?dark current? (parasitic battery draw)
05/23/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10068294
TSB ID: 06-44-12R

Summary to be provided on a future date.
05/23/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10067068
TSB ID: 12-160-13

Summary to be provided on a future date.
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05/23/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10068354
TSB ID: 07-86-14

Summary to be provided on a future date.
05/23/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10067874
TSB ID: 12-162-14

Design change to rear combination lamps to prevent insect intrusion
04/02/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10131647
TSB ID: 01-168-09R

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the subaru lock information web-site.
03/13/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10130277
TSB ID: 12-231-18

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10/26/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10120972
TSB ID: 12-200-16

Since the introduction of the brz, there have been a number of revisions to the rear combination lamps and their sealing gaskets (a.k.a. packing) to address varying customer concerns. conditions ranging from the accumulation of water and co
10/26/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10120984
TSB ID: 01-177-16

This service information bulletin provides notice of an additional step to follow when diagnosing dtc p219a- ?air-fuel ratio imbalance (bank 1)?.
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10/26/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10120990
TSB ID: 12-200-16R

Since the introduction of the brz, there have been a number of revisions to the rear combination lamps and their sealing gaskets (a.k.a. packing) to address varying customer concerns. conditions ranging from the accumulation of water and
09/13/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10117546
TSB ID: 12-225-17

This bulletin provides a service procedure to address a small number of reports involving water leaking into the interior and collecting in the passenger's front floor area.
09/13/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10117553
TSB ID: 15-168-13R

This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. the exchange program policy can also be found in sections 8.4.9 and 11.2.10 of your service poli
08/14/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10111079
TSB ID: 12-200-16R

Rear combination lamp and related enhancements - since the introduction of the brz, there have been a number of revisions to the rear combination lamps and their sealing gaskets (a.k.a. packing) to address varying customer concerns. condi
08/14/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10111078
TSB ID: 12-162-14R

Design change to rear combination lamps to prevent insect intrusion - important note: due to the number of revisions made and to make the information contained in tsbs 12-131-12r, 12-145-13r, 12-160-13 and 12-162-14 easier to use, these t
02/27/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10093105
TSB ID: 02-162-15R

This service information bulletin announces a design change to the oil pressure switch assembly. nickel plating has been applied to the internal switch contacts to enhance their durability and reduce the possibility of poor contact which c
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02/27/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10093132
TSB ID: 12-191-15

This bulletin announces a design change of the roof weatherstrip retainer/ molding to address customer concerns of a growling sound which may be heard when fully closing the door glass. the sound results from a deformation of the roof weath
02/22/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10092527
TSB ID: SST

Special service tool shipment: brz window glass wrench starting the week of august 24, 2015, subaru retailers will receive a special service tool for the brz. the tool is being sent as essential and is used when servicing the brz window r
02/22/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10092530
TSB ID: 12-180-15

This service information bulletin announces a change to the retaining bolt securing the door glass to the window regulator assembly. a slot to accept a flat-blade screw driver has been added to the end of the bolt to keep it from spinning w
02/17/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10092186
TSB ID: WQH-44M

We have received several calls from dealers who have customers eligible for the wqh44 subaru carpeted floor mat recall but do not have the original mats that were in the vehicle at the time of sale. in most cases, the customers have sta
02/17/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10092148
TSB ID: 15-168-13

This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. the exchange program policy can also be found in sections 8.4.9 and 11.2.10 of your service polici
02/15/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10091761
TSB ID: 07-86-14

Vibration sound from high-mount stop lamp assembly - this bulletin announces the availability of a new high-mount stop lamp assembly designed to address a customer concern of a vibration-type sound which may be heard while driving.
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02/03/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10090326
TSB ID: 15-168-13R

This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. the exchange program policy can also be found in sections 8.4.9 and 11.2.10 of your service polici
02/03/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10090451
TSB ID: 18-178-15

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.
01/09/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10088043
TSB ID: 15-168-13R

This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. the exchange program policy can also be found in sections 8.4.9 and 11.2.10 of your service polici
11/21/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10084485
TSB ID: 12-167-14

Door latch / actuator freezing - this bulletin provides a repair procedure to prevent water from accumulating then freezing inside the door latch / actuator assembly in cold temperatures and binding the mechanism.
11/15/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10084242
TSB ID: 15-168-13R

2014 exchange component identification and procedures - audio units
11/02/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10083795
TSB ID: NAVI- SYSTEM-1

Gen i sd card navigation system trouble shooting guide
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06/02/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10068610
TSB ID: 12-156-13

Summary to be provided on a future date.
05/23/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10067894
TSB ID: 12-167-14

Summary to be provided on a future date.
05/23/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10067014
TSB ID: 15-168-13

Summary to be provided on a future date.
05/18/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10065796
TSB ID: 13-96-13R

Summary to be provided on a future date.
05/18/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10065756
TSB ID: 86271FJ600

Summary to be provided on a future date.
05/18/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10065754
TSB ID: 13-96-13

Summary to be provided on a future date.

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Subaru BRZ TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)

Some things are often misunderstood about recalls and technical service bulletins (TSBs). Plus a disclaimer.

  1. Recalls do not have to be issued only because something is prone to failure. NHTSA (a government agency) can only require a recall if a failure will affect safety, emissions, fuel economy, or compliance with some other regulation or law. Manufacturers can voluntarily recall cars for problems that do not affect these, though.
  2. Recalls often apply to only some cars of a specific model year, rather than all of them. You should receive a letter from the manufacturer if your car has been recalled. You can also check with the dealer, which will know which (if any) recalls pertain to your car.
  3. The primary purpose of TSBs is to inform dealers about known problems with a car and how to fix them. They are not the same as recalls. As with recalls, TSBs often only apply to some cars, not the entire model year.
  4. Dealers often will not provide a preventive repair just because a problem described in a TSB might happen to your car. They'll usually want to observe symptoms that the problem is already affecting your car.
  5. Even if there are symptoms, a manufacturer doesn't have to pick up the cost of a TSB repair if the car is out of warranty, though sometimes they do.

We provide the text of recalls and TSBs as provided by NHTSA. There can be errors in the text. If you sign up for notifications in My Garage, we will try to get these to do, but for various reasons (some beyond our control) cannot guarantee you will receive them. When in doubt about a recall or TSB, contact the dealer.