Known Recalls

Model year record

2016 Subaru Crosstrek

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 165 owner complaints on file.

Subaru Crosstrek, 2013–2017 generation
Pictured: the 2013–2017 generation. Bull-Doser, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V149000

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch

Component
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
1,303,530
Reported to NHTSA
2019-02-28
Owners notified
2019-04-15

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system3640,000 mi
Unknown or other3439,000 mi
Power train1840,000 mi
Engine1465,000 mi
Steering1332,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system873,441 mi
Vehicle speed control631,500 mi
Service brakes55,450 mi
Structure: body57,001 mi
Visibility/wiper513,000 mi
Air bags4—
Suspension3—
Wheels338,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)215,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch2—
Seats2200 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator132,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1—
Exterior lighting1124,677 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1—
Visibility: windshield172,885 mi

The 2015 model has 6 times as many complaints as this one. The 2017 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Other Subaru Crosstrek model years

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All Subaru Crosstrek recalls by year

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.