The service and repair manual for the 2012 Subaru Outback — 2.5L H4 and 3.6L H6 engines, 9 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Subaru published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.5L H4 — 150 cu in, SOHC 3.6L H6 — 222 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | Limited Wagon 4-Door · 2.5i Premium Wagon 4-Door · 2.5i Touring Wagon 4-Door · 2.5i Limited Wagon 4-Door · 3.6R Wagon 4-Door · Base Wagon 4-Door +3 |
| Federal record | 11 recalls · 367 complaints · 245 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2012 Outback manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 167
- General Information 2,284
- Accessories & Equipment 1,100
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 217
- Body & Frame 513
- Maintenance 448
- Brakes 629
- Restraints 392
- Drivelines & Axles 106
- Steering 118
- Electrical 599
- Suspension 276
- Engine Mechanical 586
- Transmission 434
- Engine Performance 2,674
- Axle Shaft Nut (Front) 162
- Axle Shaft Nut (Rear) 177
- Pulley 80
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2012 Outback
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — pedals and linkages · 11V562000The driver might misjudge the amount of brake pedal travel required to achieve the desired stopping.
- Visibility — windshield wiper/washer › motor · 16V694000If the windshield wiper motor overheats, the wipers may fail, reducing driver visibility and increas.
- Electrical System · 13V061000The engine may inadvertently start and run for up to fifteen minutes. the engine may continue to st.
- Electrical System — ignition › switch · 19V297000The engine turning off unexpectedly can increase the risk of a crash. if a crash occurs under this.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 17V014000An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou.
- Air Bags — side/window · 12V047000The side curtain air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
- Visibility/Wiper · 13V078000If the components overheat, the wiper motor bottom cover may melt and potentially catch fire.
- Visibility — sun/moon roof assembly · 13V077000The moonroof glass can loosen and detach from the vehicle during driving, resulting in a potential r.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 20V002000An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 20V001000An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 20V003000An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
Owners have filed 367 complaints and Subaru has issued 245 technical service bulletins for the 2012 Outback. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2012 Outback manual
Is this manual specific to the 2012 Outback?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2012 model year, covering the 2.5L H4 and 3.6L H6 across the Limited Wagon 4-Door, 2.5i Premium Wagon 4-Door, 2.5i Touring Wagon 4-Door, 2.5i Limited Wagon 4-Door, 3.6R Wagon 4-Door, Base Wagon 4-Door, 2.5i Wagon 4-Door, 3.6R Premium Wagon 4-Door, 3.6R Limited Wagon 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Subaru published for this year.
What 2012 Outback problems does it help with?
11 recalls are on federal record for the 2012 Outback, covering service brakes, hydraulic, visibility, electrical system. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Subaru dealers.
Does it include 2012 Outback wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2012 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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