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US recalls (3)
Exterior lighting: back up lights, switch
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 and remedy
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: engine, gasoline
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 and remedy
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.
Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch
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 and remedy
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.
Owner complaints (31)
Owners filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Subaru WRX (1 crashes, 2 fires reported). Among 24 model years of this model, it ranks #9 for the most complaints (median 19).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 10 | |
| Engine | 8 | |
| Unknown or other | 6 | |
| Power train | 4 | |
| Service brakes | 2 | |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 2 | |
| Steering | 2 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2016 Subaru WRX.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2016 Subaru WRX 4 DR AWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2016 Subaru WRX version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| WRX 2.0 L Manual 6-spd | 20 | 27 | 23 | $3,550 |
| WRX 2.0 L Automatic (AV-S8) | 18 | 24 | 21 | $3,900 |
| WRX 2.5 L Manual 6-spd | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.