2016 Subaru Impreza AWD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Subaru Impreza AWD; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting — switch. Owners filed 75 complaints, most often about unknown or other. Among the 17 model years of this model in the database, 2016 ranks #17 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints75

Crashes reported2in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Exterior lighting — SwitchCampaign 19V149000 · 28 Feb 2019

Problem: 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.

Risk: Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Unknown or other14 · 35%

Power train8 · 20%

Electrical system8 · 20%

Steering3 · 8%

Suspension3 · 8%

Engine3 · 8%

Structure3 · 8%

Exterior lighting2 · 5%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Hello, I just purchase this vehicle from a dealership, 615 auto sales. After purchasing the vehicle I decided to go and get the recall done that was never done to the vehicle at the repair shop they did the recall but then ask me where did I purchase this vehicle from then I told them. The repair shop told me the grim…
Steering · Aug 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2016 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH and while attempting to avoid a collision with a second vehicle, the contact lost control of the steering and crashed into a tree. During the crash, the front end of the vehicle was damaged but no air bags were deployed.…
Air bags · Nov 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

We keep on having to replace our headlights. We just got one replaced 5 months ago and it’s out again. This will be the fourth time in three years. No one can figure out why the headlights keep burning out.
Exterior lighting · Nov 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

After turning off the engine in Park, the keys are not being released from the ACC position of the ignition in my 2016 Subaru Impreza, which has 32,000 miles. I must repeatedly depress the shift lever and/or shift gears back and forth and/or restart and turn off the car in order to get the key out. This has been going…
Electrical system · May 2021 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

200610

200815

200915

201015

201114

Full specifications All model years 2016 Subaru lineup

Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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