Recall Radar

2016 Subaru WRX recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the 2016 Subaru WRX. The most recent was reported on July 21, 2022.

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Recalls at a glance

DateCampaignPartVehicles
July 21, 202222V-522Exterior lighting: back up lights, switch59,934
March 21, 201616V-162Engine and engine cooling: engine, gasoline, turbo/supercharger18,187
June 12, 201515V-366Forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking71,710

Recall details

Exterior lighting: back up lights, switch

July 21, 2022 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 22V-522

What is wrong: 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.

The fix: 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: engine, gasoline, turbo/supercharger

March 21, 2016 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 16V-162

What is wrong: 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.

The fix: 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 braking

June 12, 2015 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 15V-366

What is wrong: 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.

The fix: 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.

Other model years of the Subaru WRX

All Subaru WRX recalls · All Subaru recalls

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Subaru WRX have recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the 2016 Subaru WRX, the most recent reported on July 21, 2022. A campaign covers only certain vehicles, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected.

What parts have been recalled on the 2016 Subaru WRX?

Exterior lighting (1), Engine and engine cooling (1), Forward collision avoidance (1).

Are recall repairs free?

In 3 of the 3 campaigns listed here, the remedy states that the repair is free of charge. Read the remedy in each recall for the details.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.