Subaru Crosstrek 2017–2019 — technical service bulletin
Bulletin 16-121-19R · NHTSA communication 10163521 · issued Jul 9, 2019
Technical service bulletin
communication type
Power Train
component
2017–2019
model years
6
vehicle entries
Official summary
This bulletin provides a procedure for addressing a limited number of concerns involving a tapping-type sound originating from the area where the engine and CVT are joined. On affected vehicles, the sound can be heard easiest after the engine is fully warmed up.
Vehicles covered
What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.