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2016 SUBARU WRX ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Critical

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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Safety Recalls

Critical #16V162000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
What Happened
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 if Unfixed
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Free 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.
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Other SUBARU WRX 2016 Recalls

EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 recall
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
1 recall

Other SUBARU WRX Years

2023
1 recall
2022
1 recall
2021
1 recall
2020
1 recall
2019
2 recalls
2018
2 recalls
2017
1 recall
2015
3 recalls
2014
10 recalls
2013
11 recalls
2012
12 recalls
2011
11 recalls
2010
12 recalls
2009
10 recalls
2008
7 recalls
2007
3 recalls
2006
4 recalls
2005
5 recalls
2004
5 recalls
2003
2 recalls
2002
2 recalls

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2016 SUBARU WRX safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER recall for the 2016 SUBARU WRX? (Campaign #16V162000)

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.