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US recalls (1)
Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch
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 and remedy
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.
Canadian recalls (1)
Show 1 Canadian recall
Brakes
2019-03-01 · campaign 2019-104
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the brake lamp switch could fail. This would cause the brake lamps not to turn on when the brakes are applied. Depending on the model, this could cause an inability to shift from park or to start using the push-button ignition. This may also cause problems with the following: anti-lock brake system (ABS), vehicle dynamics control (VDC), and/or Eyesight system.
Safety Risk:
If the brake lights do not work, a following driver may not to recognize that a vehicle ahead is braking, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have the brake lamp switch replaced.
Owner complaints (75)
Owners filed 75 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport (7 crashes, 2 injuries reported). Among 35 model years of this model, it ranks #13 for the most complaints (median 56).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Unknown or other | 19 | |
| Electrical system | 14 | |
| Power train | 13 | |
| Air bags | 8 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | |
| Service brakes | 6 | |
| Steering | 5 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2016 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2016 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ |
| 2016 Subaru Impreza SW AWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2016 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Impreza AWD 2.0 L Manual 5-spd | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Impreza AWD 2.0 L Automatic (AV-S6) | 28 | 36 | 31 | $2,150 |
| Impreza Sport AWD 2.0 L Manual 5-spd | 24 | 33 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Impreza Sport AWD 2.0 L Automatic (AV-S6) | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,250 |
| Impreza Wagon AWD 2.0 L Manual 5-spd | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Impreza Wagon AWD 2.0 L Automatic (AV-S6) | 28 | 36 | 31 | $2,150 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.