# Recalls that may apply to the 2016 Subaru WRX

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19

- [22V522000](/recalls/nhtsa/22V522000.md), 2022-07-21: 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. Built 2013\-11\-14 to 2021\-10\-21.
- [16V162000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V162000.md), 2016-03-21: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER. 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. Built 2015\-04\-13 to 2015\-10\-21.
- [15V366000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V366000.md), 2015-06-12: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING; 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. Built 2015\-03\-23 to 2015\-03\-23.

## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19

None found.

## Check a VIN

- [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
- [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng)

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