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2016 Subaru Forester Recalls & Safety Report
The following open safety recalls are on record with the U.S. NHTSA for the 2016 Subaru Forester. Recalls apply to specific VINs and build ranges. Check your VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION Critical safety
Summary: 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.
Risk: 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.
NHTSA campaign # 19V701000 · Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc. · Reported: 2019-10-03 · Airbag
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH Critical safety
Summary: 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.
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.
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.
NHTSA campaign # 19V149000 · Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc. · Reported: 2019-02-28 · Brakes
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER Critical safety
Summary: 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: 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.
NHTSA campaign # 16V162000 · Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc. · Reported: 2016-03-21 · Engine/Fuel
Recall summary
This 2016 Subaru Forester has 3 open recalls on record with the U.S. NHTSA.
By affected component
- AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION — 1 recall
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH — 1 recall
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER — 1 recall
By severity
- Critical safety — 3
Most recent recall reported: 2019-10-03.
Recall data is sourced from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2016 Subaru Forester have open recalls?
Yes — there are 3 open NHTSA safety recalls on record for the 2016 Subaru Forester. Recalls apply to specific VIN and build ranges, so check your exact VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
How do I check if a recall applies to my exact VIN?
This page lists recalls at the model level. Enter your 17-character VIN on our free VIN lookup to see which recalls apply to your specific car and to monitor it for new ones.
Who pays for a recall repair?
Safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by a franchised dealer for the affected make — the manufacturer covers the cost. Start by confirming your VIN is affected, then contact a dealer.
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