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2011 Subaru WRX Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

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TSB Date Problem Area TSB Text
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
03/07/17 NHTSA ID: 10094206
TSB ID: WQK-47R

Wqk-47r - brake line corrosion
03/07/17 NHTSA ID: 10094203
TSB ID: SM07 - WQQ-52

Service memo announcement of subaru recall campaign: brake line corrosion wqq-52
03/07/17 NHTSA ID: 10094201
TSB ID: WQK-47R

Wqk-47r - brake line corrosion
03/03/17 NHTSA ID: 10093626
TSB ID: 06-48-15R

This bulletin announces a design change to the stop light switch to reduce the possibility of improper illumination of the abs and/or vdc warning lamp with resulting dtcs c1531 and/or c0054. details of the switch changes are shown in the il
02/28/17 NHTSA ID: 10093183
TSB ID: 05-52-12

The purpose of this bulletin is to inform you of a change made to enhance vehicle production during the middle of the 2011my. this change involves the self-locking nuts and tightening torque specifications used on the 5 selected rear suspen
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02/28/17 NHTSA ID: 10093243
TSB ID: 12-141-12

This bulletin provides a procedure to repair a gap which may develop between the front bumper fascia and the fender.
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
02/02/17 NHTSA ID: 10090194
TSB ID: 05-58-14

Sound from rear suspension upper control arm - this bulletin provides a procedure for diagnosing and repairing a rattle-type rear suspension sound determined to be coming from the upper control arm ball joint.
11/21/16 NHTSA ID: 10084463
TSB ID: 06-46-14

Revised brake light switch adjustment procedure for dtcs c1531 and c0054
11/21/16 NHTSA ID: 10084453
TSB ID: 02-155-14

This bulletin announces availability of a revised replacement air intake duct for the turbocharged vehicles specified.
11/18/16 NHTSA ID: 10084412
TSB ID: 11-116-12R

The purpose of this bulletin is to announce the availability of updated ecm reprogramming files to address dtcs p0301 ? p0304 and p050a. note: these reprogramming files are intended to address a condition when dtcs are present for misfire,
11/15/16 NHTSA ID: 10084243
TSB ID: WQK-47

New subaru recall campaign: brake line corrosion wqk?]47
09/23/16 NHTSA ID: 10080880
TSB ID: WQQ-52

This recall is being issued as a result of incomplete repair instructions provided in the impreza and forester repair procedure for the wqk-47 brake line corrosion recall.
09/22/16 NHTSA ID: 10080783
TSB ID: WQQ-52RA

This announcement is to advise of recall wqq-52 being issued as a result of incomplete repair instructions provided in the impreza, wrx, sti, and forester repair procedure for the wqk-47 brake line corrosion recall.
05/23/16 NHTSA ID: 10067870
TSB ID: 05-58-14

Sound from rear suspension upper control arm - this bulletin provides a procedure for diagnosing and repairing a rattle-type rear suspension sounddetermined to be coming from the upper control arm ball joint.
04/02/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10131628
TSB ID: 06-55-16R

Excludes hybrid models. this bulletin announces a design change to the brake light switch (bls) to reduce the possibility of improper illumination of the abs and/or vdc warning lamp. in the event a product containing silicone is used to lub
10/26/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10120978
TSB ID: 15-202-16

This bulletin provides a procedure for removal of the accessory turbo boost gauge and restoration of the vehicle to pre-installation (oem) condition. due to circumstances beyond the control of subaru of america, inc. (soa), the accessory tu
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09/13/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10117530
TSB ID: 06-55-16R

This bulletin announces a design change to the brake light switch (bls) to reduce the possibility of improper illumination of the abs and/or vdc warning lamp. in the event a product containing silicone is used to lubricate the bls or for
03/03/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10093625
TSB ID: 06-46-14R

This bulletin provides a revised adjustment procedure to be used when diagnosing brake light switch (bls) -related dtcs c1531 and/or c0054. if the bls is out of adjustment, the abs and/or vdc warning lamp may illuminate.
03/02/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10093509
TSB ID: 06-47-14

Revision to troubleshooting information for vdc dtc c0071
03/01/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10093307
TSB ID: 15-162-13R

This bulletin provides a service procedure for replacing the bluetooth hands-free microphone which is now available as an individual service part (separate from the map light assembly). the replacement microphone is designed to reduce backg
02/17/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10092098
TSB ID: 15-165-13

This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to address customer concerns of the bluetooth audio streaming feature operating without being selected. this causes the source?s (smartphone, ipod?, iphone?, mp3 player) batter
02/03/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10090328
TSB ID: 06-48-15

This bulletin announces a design change to the stop light switch to reduce the possibility of improper illumination of the abs and/or vdc warning lamp with resulting dtcs c1531 and/or c0054. details of the switch changes are shown in the il
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01/09/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10088062
TSB ID: 06-48-15

This bulletin announces a design change to the stop light switch to reduce the possibility of improper illumination of the abs and/or vdc warning lamp with resulting dtcs c1531 and/or c0054. details of the switch changes are shown in the il
11/18/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10084418
TSB ID: 15-162-13R

This bulletin provides a service procedure for replacing the bluetooth hands-free microphone which is now available as an individual service part (separate from the map light assembly). the replacement microphone is designed to reduce backg
06/02/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10068608
TSB ID: 15-162-13R

Summary to be provided on a future date.
05/23/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10067858
TSB ID: 03-72-14

Hill start assist (hsa) warning light, dtc c0076 - this bulletin provides information to address a customer concern of intermittent operation of the hill start assist warning lamp.
05/23/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10067839
TSB ID: 12-144-13

This bulletin provides an inspection and repair procedure to address a misalignment of the rear upper and lower window sash which may cause the front door glass to bind or move slowly when opening or closing. this condition may also cause e
02/19/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10059219
TSB ID: SB-06-48-15

Subaru: on some vehicles, to reduce possibility of improper illumination, a change in design for stop light switch for abs and/or vdc warning lamp. models 2012-14 impreza, xv crosstrek (except hybrid), 2008-14 wrx, sti, 2014 forester.
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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.
03/06/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10093841
TSB ID: 18-183-15

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. the tables contained within this bulletin are to be used as guides for bec
03/02/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10093466
TSB ID: 02-155-14R

Intercooler/intake air duct - this bulletin announces availability of a revised replacement air intake duct for the turbocharged vehicles specified above.
02/28/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10093205
TSB ID: 18-163-12

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.
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
02/15/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10091844
TSB ID: SM07

Service memo regarding spray application gun assembly / use caution
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02/15/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10091846
TSB ID: WQK-47R

Wqk-47 - brake line corrosion product campaign bulletin
11/18/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10084424
TSB ID: 18-172-13

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. the tables contained within this bulletin are to be used as guides for bec
10/28/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10083712
TSB ID: 12-146-13

This bulletin provides information regarding a change in production to the design of the trunk torsion spring mounting bracket located on the underside of the rear shelf panel. this change was made to reduce the possibility of noise from th
05/23/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10068201
TSB ID: 02-140-13

Summary to be provided on a future date.
05/23/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10067011
TSB ID: 15-165-13

Summary to be provided on a future date.
05/18/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10065791
TSB ID: 11-116-12R

Summary to be provided on a future date.
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05/18/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10065797
TSB ID: 15-162-13R

Summary to be provided on a future date.

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Subaru WRX 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.