2016 Subaru FORESTER Recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year.
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Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of Park.
Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash.
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUE-90.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Forester vehicles equipped with heated seats. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may loosen.
If the connection loosens, the front passenger airbag may deactivate even though the seat is occupied, increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger in the event of a crash.
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the ODS sensor mat harness, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUM-98.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 WRX vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to October 21, 2015, and Forester 2.0XT vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to October 20, 2015. The turbocharger air intake duct may crack and possibly result in an engine stall.
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the turbocharger air intake duct, and replace it as necessary, free of charge, depending on the lot number found on the duct. The recall began April 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTA-62.
Source: NHTSA.gov public recall database
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About 2016 Subaru FORESTER Recalls
The 2016 Subaru FORESTER has 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record. The affected components include EXTERIOR LIGHTING, AIR BAGS, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. All recall repairs are provided free of charge at any authorized Subaru dealership.
If you own a 2016 Subaru FORESTER, you may have received a recall notice by mail from Subaru. If you purchased your vehicle used, the previous owner may have received the notice and you may not be aware of open recalls. Use our free VIN lookup to check your exact vehicle's recall status.
To get your 2016 Subaru FORESTER recall repaired, contact your nearest Subaru dealership with your recall campaign number. Federal law requires manufacturers to fix the defect at no cost, regardless of whether you're the original owner, your vehicle's mileage, or its age.
The Subaru FORESTER has a total of 64 recall campaigns across all model years. View all Subaru FORESTER recalls →
2016 Subaru FORESTER Recall FAQs
How many recalls does the 2016 Subaru FORESTER have?
The 2016 Subaru FORESTER has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on record.
What parts are affected by the 2016 Subaru FORESTER recalls?
The 2016 Subaru FORESTER recalls affect the following components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, AIR BAGS, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Are 2016 Subaru FORESTER recall repairs free?
Yes. Federal law requires all manufacturers to repair safety recall defects at no cost to the vehicle owner — regardless of mileage, age, or whether you are the original owner. Contact any authorized Subaru dealership with your recall campaign number.
How do I check if my 2016 Subaru FORESTER has an open recall?
Use our free VIN lookup on the RecallDetails.com homepage. Enter your 17-digit VIN and we'll show you every open recall campaign for your exact vehicle, including campaigns that may not appear in model-level data.