TSB List for the 2023 Subaru Ascent

Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2023 Ascent 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.

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:OIL COOLER
  • POWER TRAIN
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
  • STRUCTURE
  • WHEELS
  • EQUIPMENT
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:OIL COOLER

    • TSB #Announcements-2

      Date Announced:
      MAR 07, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10232894

      Effective with all 2015 model year cars and forward, the oil change interval is changing to 6,000 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #16-132-20R

      Date Announced:
      APR 27, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235289

      This Bulletin provides updated diagnostic procedures to follow and a brief questionnaire to complete when diagnosing an alleged Chain Slip condition on the TR580 and TR690 model CVT transmissions used in the models listed. Read More »

    • TSB #16-132-20R

      Date Announced:
      JAN 12, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10231299

      This Service Information Bulletin provides updated diagnostic procedures to follow and a brief questionnaire to complete when diagnosing an alleged Chain Slip condition on the TR580 and TR690 model CVT transmissions used in the models ... Read More »

    • TSB #16-132-20R

      Date Announced:
      NOV 17, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10226904

      This Bulletin provides updated diagnostic procedures to follow and a brief questionnaire to complete when diagnosing an alleged Chain Slip condition on the TR580 and TR690 model CVT transmissions used in the models listed. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #15-305-22R

      Date Announced:
      APR 26, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235314

      Reprogramming File Availability for Optimization of Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Infotainment Systems Read More »

    • TSB #15-302-22R

      Date Announced:
      APR 11, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235287

      This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. Read More »

    • TSB #15-266-20R

      Date Announced:
      APR 05, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235285

      This Service Information Bulletin provides helpful procedures and best practices to utilize when customers present with concerns relating to the operation of their Gen 2/Gen 3 Telematics system equipped Subaru. Read More »

    • TSB #15-285-21R

      Date Announced:
      MAR 23, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10233907

      This Bulletin provides reference tables and photos to use for determining the infotainment head unit supplier and generation. Read More »

    • TSB #15-268-20R

      Date Announced:
      MAR 15, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10233899

      USB Map Data Update Procedure for Denso Gen 4 Navigation Equipped System. Read More »

    • TSB #15-305-22R

      Date Announced:
      MAR 09, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10233871

      The following information announces reprogramming file availability and provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models listed. Read More »

    • TSB #07-213-22R

      Date Announced:
      MAR 06, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10233867

      This bulletin announces a new Genuine Subaru Replacement battery for use in applications where the current SOA821B700 battery is specified. Read More »

    • TSB #15-219-18R

      Date Announced:
      FEB 28, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10232237

      When attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an Error Code 202 and / or 204 may occur preventing the process from completing successfully. Read More »

    • TSB #15-242-19R

      Date Announced:
      FEB 28, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10232239

      This Service Information bulletin has been developed for use as a quick reference tool to aid in diagnosing operational concerns of the Gen 2 Telematics systema??s remote access features. Read More »

    • TSB #15-305-22R

      Date Announced:
      FEB 24, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10232231

      The following information announces reprogramming file availability and provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models listed. Read More »

    • TSB #07-213-22R

      Date Announced:
      JAN 24, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10231296

      This bulletin announces a new Genuine Subaru Replacement battery for use in applications where the current SOA821B700 battery is specified. Read More »

    • TSB #15-302-22R

      Date Announced:
      JAN 09, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10231291

      This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. Read More »

    • TSB #15-246-19R

      Date Announced:
      DEC 30, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10228796

      This Service Information Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs. Read More »

    • TSB #15-304-22R

      Date Announced:
      DEC 20, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10228788

      This Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns. Read More »

    • TSB #15-302-22R

      Date Announced:
      DEC 09, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10228780

      This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. Read More »

    • TSB #07-213-22R

      Date Announced:
      DEC 03, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10228777

      This bulletin announces a new Genuine Subaru Replacement battery for use in applications where the current SOA821B700 battery is specified. Read More »

    • TSB #15-240-19R

      Date Announced:
      NOV 17, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10226863

      This bulletin announces availability of new Harman audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic designed to optimize efficiency while addressin customer concerns. Read More »

    • TSB #15-251-19R

      Date Announced:
      OCT 18, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10225766

      This Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16. Read More »

    • TSB #15-246-19R

      Date Announced:
      OCT 12, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10225762

      This Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs. Read More »

    • TSB #15-302-22R

      Date Announced:
      SEP 27, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10222365

      This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

    STRUCTURE

    • TSB #12-281-20R

      Date Announced:
      APR 05, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235282

      This bulletin provides a repair procedure to address a small number of customer concerns of the hood panel surface vibrating while driving. Read More »

    WHEELS

    • TSB #SubaruNet Announ

      Date Announced:
      APR 28, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235299

      UPDATE Safety Recall/STOP SALE: WRH-23 Tire Bead Damage. Read More »

    • TSB #WRH-23

      Date Announced:
      APR 07, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235286

      Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a new safety recall and stop sale for certain 2023 model year Ascent vehicles equipped with 20-inch wheels. Read More »

    • TSB #SubaruNet Announ

      Date Announced:
      APR 05, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235276

      Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a new safety recall and stop sale for certain 2023 model year Ascent vehicles equipped with 20-inch wheels. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #15-305-22R

      Date Announced:
      APR 26, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235314

      Reprogramming File Availability for Optimization of Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Infotainment Systems Read More »

    • TSB #15-302-22R

      Date Announced:
      APR 11, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235287

      This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. Read More »

    • TSB #12-281-20R

      Date Announced:
      APR 05, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235282

      This bulletin provides a repair procedure to address a small number of customer concerns of the hood panel surface vibrating while driving. Read More »

    • TSB #15-266-20R

      Date Announced:
      APR 05, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235285

      This Service Information Bulletin provides helpful procedures and best practices to utilize when customers present with concerns relating to the operation of their Gen 2/Gen 3 Telematics system equipped Subaru. Read More »

    • TSB #15-285-21R

      Date Announced:
      MAR 23, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10233907

      This Bulletin provides reference tables and photos to use for determining the infotainment head unit supplier and generation. Read More »

    • TSB #15-219-18R

      Date Announced:
      FEB 28, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10232237

      When attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an Error Code 202 and / or 204 may occur preventing the process from completing successfully. Read More »

    • TSB #15-242-19R

      Date Announced:
      FEB 28, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10232239

      This Service Information bulletin has been developed for use as a quick reference tool to aid in diagnosing operational concerns of the Gen 2 Telematics systema??s remote access features. Read More »

    • TSB #15-305-22R

      Date Announced:
      FEB 24, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10232231

      The following information announces reprogramming file availability and provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models listed. Read More »

    • TSB #15-246-19R

      Date Announced:
      DEC 30, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10228796

      This Service Information Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs. Read More »

    • TSB #15-304-22R

      Date Announced:
      DEC 20, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10228788

      This Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns. Read More »

    • TSB #15-240-19R

      Date Announced:
      NOV 17, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10226863

      This bulletin announces availability of new Harman audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic designed to optimize efficiency while addressin customer concerns. Read More »

    • TSB #15-251-19R

      Date Announced:
      OCT 18, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10225766

      This Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16. Read More »

    • TSB #15-302-22R

      Date Announced:
      SEP 27, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10222365

      This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

    • TSB #15-268-20R

      Date Announced:
      MAR 15, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10233899

      USB Map Data Update Procedure for Denso Gen 4 Navigation Equipped System. Read More »

    • TSB #15-305-22R

      Date Announced:
      MAR 09, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10233871

      The following information announces reprogramming file availability and provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models listed. Read More »

    • TSB #15-305-22R

      Date Announced:
      FEB 24, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10232231

      The following information announces reprogramming file availability and provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models listed. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

    • TSB #15-305-22R

      Date Announced:
      APR 26, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235314

      Reprogramming File Availability for Optimization of Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Infotainment Systems Read More »

    • TSB #15-285-21R

      Date Announced:
      MAR 23, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10233907

      This Bulletin provides reference tables and photos to use for determining the infotainment head unit supplier and generation. Read More »

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