Service bulletin 16-150-24R

Manufacturer communication, from NHTSA Manufacturer Communications

Published by NHTSA: Sep 3, 2026
Manufacturer: SUBARU
NHTSA ID: 11036808
NHTSA category: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Applies to, as stated by NHTSA: SUBARU ASCENT 2019-2024; SUBARU LEGACY 2020-2024; SUBARU OUTBACK 2020-2024; SUBARU WRX 2022-2024
Component, as stated by NHTSA: POWER TRAIN

Text of the manufacturer communication

This bulletin announces availability of new reprogramming files developed to address SYMPTOM 1: A jerk or judder sensation felt from the powertrain during braking with the air conditioning on. SYPMTOM 2: A shudder is felt from the powertrain along with a screeching type of sound. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.

Manufacturer document number: 16-150-24R
Date of the communication: 2026-08-20

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Bulletin

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For the 2020 Subaru Outback

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Interrupt

Relevance of 92% and interrupt probability of 55% are both one half or more.

Vehicle relevance: 92%
Attention: 74%
Interrupt probability: 55%

Importance to this owner: 3.2 of 4, important
Vehicle area the notice is about: Transmission

Interrupt the owner

This manufacturer communication appears highly relevant to this vehicle configuration and warrants attention based on the vehicle state.

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YesNHTSA names this make
YesNHTSA names this model (listed as OUTBACK)
YesNHTSA lists model year 2020 for this model

The same notice, every vehicle

Relevance	Attention	Interrupt	State
92%	74%	55%	Interrupt
2%	6%	6%	Ignored
2%	6%	7%	Ignored
2%	6%	7%	Ignored
2%	5%	7%	Ignored
2%	6%	6%	Ignored
2%	6%	6%	Ignored
2%	5%	5%	Ignored
2%	6%	6%	Ignored
2%	5%	6%	Ignored
2%	8%	7%	Ignored
1%	4%	6%	Ignored
1%	5%	6%	Ignored
1%	5%	6%	Ignored
1%	5%	5%	Ignored
1%	4%	5%	Ignored

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