Recalls ·2016 Subaru Wrx

2016 Subaru Wrx recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2016 Subaru Wrx; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting — switch. Owners filed 34 complaints, most often about electrical system. Among the 12 model years of this model in the database, 2016 ranks #2 for number of recalls.

Recalls3
Complaints34
Crashes reported1in stored complaints
Fires reported2in stored complaints

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Recalls (3)

Exterior lighting — SwitchCampaign 22V522000 · 21 Jul 2022

Problem: 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.

Risk: Inoperative backup lights and an inoperative rearview camera can reduce vehicle visibility and driver awareness, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

Engine and engine cooling — Turbo/superchargerCampaign 16V162000 · 21 Mar 2016

Problem: 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.

Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

Forward collision avoidance — Crash imminent brakingCampaign 15V366000 · 12 Jun 2015

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Remedy: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 31 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Electrical system10 · 32%
Engine8 · 26%
Unknown or other6 · 19%
Power train4 · 13%
Steering2 · 6%
Electronic stability control (esc)2 · 6%
Fuel/propulsion system2 · 6%
Service brakes2 · 6%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

recurring battery drain, which has happened before. subaru dealer replaced the battery for the same reason less than 2 years ago. now it needs it again. car is inoperable as is.

Electrical system · Dec 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

2016 WRX drains its battery while the vehicle is turned off. After 3 days of being outside in 20-40 degree Fahrenheit weather, the battery was completely flat and would not start. This has happened 2 winters in a row now.

Electrical system · Dec 2021 · NHTSA complaint record

The bluetooth system has a defect. The first time a phone is connected, the connection works. If that phone is deleted from the subaru's system, an attempt to reconnect fails. I have tried this with an iphone 5, iphone 6, and blackberry. The service rep at the dealer also confirms the re-connect problem. This means…

Unknown or other · Dec 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

There is a clunking noise coming from the steering wheel when moving left to right while the car is stop. It also makes a clunk noise while going over small bumps. The dealer replaced the struts, but the problem continues. I'm afraid the steering wheel gets loose while driving and god forbid what could happen. *tr

Steering · Sep 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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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.