2016 Subaru Forester Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2016 Subaru Forester. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 19V701000Oct 3, 2019366,282 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification
  Covers: Subaru Forester 2015–2018

  Reported issue: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Forester vehicles equipped with heated seats. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may loosen.

  Possible consequence: If the connection loosens, the front passenger airbag may deactivate even though the seat is occupied, increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger in the event of a crash.

  Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the ODS sensor mat harness, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUM-98.

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• 19V149000Feb 28, 20191,303,530 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
  Covers: Subaru Forester 2014–2016, Impreza 2008–2016, WRX 2008–2014 +1 more

  Reported issue: 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…

  Possible consequence: 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.

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• 16V162000Mar 21, 201618,187 vehicles potentially affected
  Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/supercharger
  Covers: Subaru Forester 2015–2016, WRX 2015–2016

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE19009Occupant Detection System (ODS) FailureClosed · Aug 6, 2019

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