Known Recalls

Model year record

2016 Subaru Impreza

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 115 owner complaints on file.

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
Unknown or other1928,288 mi
Power train1415,000 mi
Electrical system1345,000 mi
Air bags828,817 mi
Vehicle speed control824,000 mi
Steering723,745 mi
Service brakes665,000 mi
Suspension5—
Visibility/wiper4100 mi
Engine345,000 mi
Exterior lighting338,000 mi
Seats329,800 mi
Structure: body332,000 mi
Air bags: sensor: occupant classification227,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)266,265 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control2—
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking2—
Fuel/propulsion system2—
Seat belts219 mi
Electrical system: ignition124,800 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights1—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1—
Service brakes, hydraulic123,745 mi
Structure: critical fasteners135,000 mi
Visibility: windshield1—
Wheels123,745 mi

The 2015 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2017 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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.