2016 Subaru WRX Recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year.
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Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Legacy vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Outback vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Impreza vehicles manufactured September 9, 2014, to April 14, 2015, XV Crosstrek vehicles manufactured October 16, 2014, to April 15, 2015, and 2016 WRX vehicles manufactured March 23, 2015, and equipped with the Eyesight Driver Assist System. If the switch that activates the brake lights fails, the automatic pre-collision braking component of the driver assist system will not function.
If the automatic pre-collision braking system does not function as intended, the vehicle will not react to an obstacle in its path, increasing the risk of a crash.
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the driver assist system, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQS-54.
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.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2021 WRX vehicles. The backup light switch may corrode and become inoperative, which can result in the backup lights not illuminating and the rearview camera image not displaying when the vehicle is in reverse.
Inoperative backup lights and an inoperative rearview camera can reduce vehicle visibility and driver awareness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect and replace the backup light switch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE-22.
Source: NHTSA.gov public recall database
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About 2016 Subaru WRX Recalls
The 2016 Subaru WRX has 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record. The affected components include FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXTERIOR LIGHTING. All recall repairs are provided free of charge at any authorized Subaru dealership.
If you own a 2016 Subaru WRX, 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 WRX 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 WRX has a total of 59 recall campaigns across all model years. View all Subaru WRX recalls →
2016 Subaru WRX Recall FAQs
How many recalls does the 2016 Subaru WRX have?
The 2016 Subaru WRX has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on record.
What parts are affected by the 2016 Subaru WRX recalls?
The 2016 Subaru WRX recalls affect the following components: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Are 2016 Subaru WRX 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 WRX 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.