Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 BRZ are official communications between Subaru & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems.
All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.
"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 ... Read More »
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. Read More »
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 ... Read More »
SUBARU: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY STARTING, ROUGH IDLE, CAM POSITION OR MISFIRE DTCS. THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS THE INSPECTION AND REPAIR. *JS UPDATED 11/18/14. *PE Read More »
"DIFFICULTY STARTING, ROUGH IDLE, CAM POSITION OR MISFIRE DTCS P0340, P0341, P0345, P0346, P0365, P0366, P0390, P0391, P0301, P0302, P0303 OR P0304 - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INSPECTION AND REPAIR PROCEDURES FOR INTAKE AND EXHAUST CAMSHAFT ... Read More »
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. Read More »
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INSPECTION AND REPAIR PROCEDURES FOR INTAKE AND EXHAUST CAMSHAFT POSITION-RELATED AND/OR ENGINE MISFIRE DTCS FOR THE FA AND FB ENGINE-EQUIPPED MODELS LISTED ABOVE. Read More »
"REMINDER: 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 SOUND. Read More »
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 ... Read More »
THE PURPOSE OF THIS BULLETIN IS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR THE DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR OF OIL SEEPAGE WHICH MAY BE COMING FROM THE TIMING CHAIN COVER, FRONT CAMSHAFT CAP, CAMSHAFT CARRIER AND / OR UPPER OIL PAN. Read More »
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INSPECTION AND REPAIR PROCEDURES FOR INTAKE AND EXHAUST CAMSHAFT POSITION-RELATED AND/OR ENGINE MISFIRE DTCS FOR THE FA AND FB ENGINE-EQUIPPED MODELS LISTED ABOVE. Read More »
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 ... Read More »
SUBARU: INFORMATION BEING PROVIDED ON THE REPROGRAMMING FILE AVAILABILITY FOR ECM ADDRESSING ISSUE OF HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP ABNORMAL. MODELS 2013 BRZ. *PE Read More »
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. Read More »
"REMINDER: 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 SOUND. Read More »
SUBARU: INFORMATION BEING PROVIDED ON THE REPROGRAMMING FILE AVAILABILITY FOR ECM ADDRESSING ISSUE OF HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP ABNORMAL. MODELS 2013 BRZ. *PE Read More »
THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF A REVISED 6MT SHIFTER LEVER AND AN ENHANCEMENT TO THE REVERSE PULL COLLAR ASSEMBLY DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE OPERATION OF THE REVERSE SELECTION MECHANISM. Read More »
THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF A REVISED 6MT SHIFTER LEVER AND AN ENHANCEMENT TO THE REVERSE PULL COLLAR ASSEMBLY DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE OPERATION OF THE REVERSE SELECTION MECHANISM. Read More »
"THE PURPOSE OF THIS BULLETIN IS TO PROVIDE A REPAIR PROCEDURE TO ADDRESS A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A ?CLACK? OR ?POPPING? SOUND FROM THE TRUNK AND / OR REAR PACKAGE SHELF AREA. Read More »
THE PURPOSE OF THIS BULLETIN IS TO PROVIDE A REPAIR PROCEDURE TO ADDRESS A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A ?CLACK? OR ?POPPING? SOUND FROM THE TRUNK AND / OR REAR PACKAGE SHELF AREA. Read More »
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE FOR DIAGNOSIS AND DETERMINATION OF NECESSARY PART REPLACEMENT IN THE EVENT ANY OF THE ?AVCS SLOW RESPONSE? OR ?AVCS SYSTEM FAILURE? DTCS LISTED ABOVE ARE FOUND TO BE STORED IN THE ECM MEMORY. Read More »
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE FOR DIAGNOSIS AND DETERMINATION OF NECESSARY PART REPLACEMENT IN THE EVENT ANY OF THE ?AVCS SLOW RESPONSE? OR ?AVCS SYSTEM FAILURE? DTCS LISTED ABOVE ARE FOUND TO BE STORED IN THE ECM MEMORY. Read More »
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 ... Read More »
A MODIFICATION TO THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO CORRECT A DEFICIENCY IN THE OBDII SYSTEM THERMOSTAT MONITORING LOGIC. Read More »
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. Read More »
IF YOU ENCOUNTER A VEHICLE WHICH HAS CONDENSATION IN THE REAR COMBINATION LAMP(S) THE BOSS THAT HOUSES THE MOUNTING STUD MAY BE CRACKED. TO VERIFY THE CONDITION, THE COMBINATION LAMP WILL NEED TO BE REMOVED AND INSPECTED. Read More »
SUBARU: THE FORMATION OF MOISTURE AND/OR CONDENSATION, INSIDE OF REAR COMBINATION AND HEADLAMPS, IS TEMPORARY, AND WILL EVAPORATE WHEN TEMPERATURE RISES INSIDE LAMPS. MODEL ALL. NO YEARS LISTED. Read More »
SUBARU: THE FORMATION OF MOISTURE AND/OR CONDENSATION, INSIDE OF REAR COMBINATION AND HEADLAMPS, IS TEMPORARY, AND WILL EVAPORATE WHEN TEMPERATURE RISES INSIDE LAMPS. MODEL ALL. NO YEARS LISTED. Read More »
SUBARU: THE RETAINING NUTS MAY DISTORT REAR BODY PANEL MOUNTING AND SEALING SURFACES ENOUGH, ALLOWING MOISTURE SEEPAGE, PAST SEALS, TO COMBINATION LAMPS AND TRUNK AREA, DUE TO SMALL DIAMETER FLANGE SURFACE. MODEL 2013 BRZ. Read More »
SUBARU: WHEN DIAGNOSING DTC C1249, AN ADDITIONAL DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE IS USED FOR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH (BLS) MALFUNCTION AND REVISION OF SERVICE MANUAL, IN FUTURE, WILL INCLUDE DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE. MODEL 2013 BRZ. Read More »
SUBARU: WHEN DIAGNOSING DTC C1249, AN ADDITIONAL DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE IS USED FOR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH (BLS) MALFUNCTION AND REVISION OF SERVICE MANUAL, IN FUTURE, WILL INCLUDE DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE. MODEL 2013 BRZ. Read More »
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. Read More »
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. Read More »
APPEARANCE IMPERFECTION OF INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR - THIS BULLETIN INFORMS OF HOW TO REPAIR A POSSIBLE VISUAL IMPERFECTION IN THE FRAMELESS REAR-VIEW MIRROR. Read More »
APPEARANCE IMPERFECTION OF INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR - THIS BULLETIN INFORMS OF HOW TO REPAIR A POSSIBLE VISUAL IMPERFECTION IN THE FRAMELESS REAR-VIEW MIRROR. Read More »
"SHOULD YOU RECEIVE A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF LOOSENESS OR VIBRATION IN EITHER OF THE DOOR MIRRORS, A DESIGN CHANGE HAS BEEN MADE TO THE 3 MIRROR HEAD MOUNTING HOLES IN THE MOUNTING BASE. Read More »
"SHOULD YOU RECEIVE A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF LOOSENESS OR VIBRATION IN EITHER OF THE DOOR MIRRORS, A DESIGN CHANGE HAS BEEN MADE TO THE 3 MIRROR HEAD MOUNTING HOLES IN THE MOUNTING BASE. Read More »
"SHOULD YOU RECEIVE A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF LOOSENESS OR VIBRATION IN EITHER OF THE DOOR MIRRORS, A DESIGN CHANGE HAS BEEN MADE TO THE 3 MIRROR HEAD MOUNTING HOLES IN THE MOUNTING BASE. Read More »
"THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REPAIR PROCEDURE TO ADDRESS CUSTOMER CONCERNS OF A RATTLING SOUND COMING FROM THE POINT WHERE THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE IS ATTACHED TO THE SEAT FRAME. Read More »
"THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REPAIR PROCEDURE TO ADDRESS CUSTOMER CONCERNS OF A RATTLING SOUND COMING FROM THE POINT WHERE THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE IS ATTACHED TO THE SEAT FRAME. Read More »
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REPAIR PROCEDURE TO ADDRESS CONCERNS OF CONTACT BETWEEN THE TOP HORIZONTAL EDGE OF THE SIDE MARKER LAMP AND THE CORRESPONDING FENDER EDGE AS SHOWN IN THE PHOTO TO THE RIGHT. Read More »
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. Read More »
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. Read More »
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. Read More »
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. Read More »
"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 ... Read More »
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE FOR DIAGNOSIS AND DETERMINATION OF NECESSARY PART REPLACEMENT IN THE EVENT ANY OF THE ?AVCS SLOW RESPONSE? OR ?AVCS SYSTEM FAILURE? DTCS LISTED ABOVE ARE FOUND TO BE STORED IN THE ECM MEMORY. Read More »
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. Read More »
SHOULD YOU RECEIVE A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A LOOSE WINDSHIELD MOUNTED AUTO-DIMMING COMPASS MIRROR WITH HOMELINK (WITH OR WITHOUT HOMELINK ON BRZ MODELS), THE MOUNTING ADAPTER PLATE SHOULD BE CHECKED FOR PROPER TIGHTNESS. Read More »
"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. Read More »
"THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING THE FOLLOWING: ? CONDENSATION ACCUMULATING IN THE REAR COMBINATION LAMP ASSEMBLY(IES) ? REVISED COMBINATION LAMP HOUSING RETAINING NUTS ? REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR THE COMBINATION LAMP MOUNTING ... Read More »
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP DIAGNOSE 6 DIFFERENT CONDITIONS RELATING TO CUSTOMER CONCERNS WHICH MAY ARISE WHEN USING THE F10 AUDIO / NAVIGATION SYSTEM. Read More »
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP DIAGNOSE 6 DIFFERENT CONDITIONS RELATING TO CUSTOMER CONCERNS WHICH MAY ARISE WHEN USING THE F10 AUDIO / NAVIGATION SYSTEM. Read More »
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. Read More »
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. Read More »
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. Read More »
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. Read More »
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. Read More »
SUBARU: WHEN DIAGNOSING DTC C1249, AN ADDITIONAL DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE IS USED FOR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH (BLS) MALFUNCTION AND REVISION OF SERVICE MANUAL, IN FUTURE, WILL INCLUDE DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE. MODEL 2013 BRZ. Read More »
"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. Read More »
"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. Read More »
"A COUNTERMEASURE THERMOSTAT HAS BEEN RELEASED TO ADDRESS A RARE CONDITION WHICH MAY OCCUR DURING ENGINE SOAK IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. Read More »
THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES A CHANGE TO THE HVAC CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY TO ADDRESS A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF THE BLOWER FAN CONTINUING TO OPERATE AFTER THE MAIN CONTROL BUTTON IS SWITCHED ?OFF?. Read More »
