2016 Subaru Forester Recalls
3 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the 2016 Subaru Forester — components, risks, and free remedies, plus how to check your exact VIN.
The 2016 Subaru Forester has 3 safety recalls recorded in the U.S. NHTSA database affecting the exterior lighting, air bags, engine and engine cooling. Safety-recall repairs are carried out free of charge by franchised Subaru dealers, regardless of the vehicle's age or warranty status. Enter your 17-character VIN to confirm which of these apply to your exact vehicle and whether the remedy has already been performed.
Last updated: · Source: NHTSA
2016 Subaru Forester recalls (NHTSA)
| Campaign # | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
19V149000 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | 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. | 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. |
19V701000 |
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION | 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. | 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. |
16V162000 |
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. | 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. |
Source: U.S. NHTSA recalls database. Recalls apply to specific build dates/batches — decode your VIN to confirm which apply to your exact vehicle. Last updated .
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How do I check if my 2016 Subaru Forester has an open recall?
NHTSA tracks recalls by VIN, because a recall usually applies only to specific production dates and component batches — not every 2016 Subaru Forester. Decode your 17-character VIN on VinSnap (or NHTSA's own VIN lookup) to see exactly which recalls apply to your vehicle and whether the free remedy has already been completed.
Are recall repairs free on a 2016 Subaru Forester?
Yes. Under U.S. law, safety-recall repairs are performed free of charge by franchised Subaru dealers, regardless of the vehicle's age, mileage, or warranty status. You should not be charged for parts or labour on an open safety recall.
What should I do if my 2016 Subaru Forester has an open safety recall?
Contact a franchised Subaru dealer with your VIN and book the free recall repair. If the recall is marked "Park It" or "Park Outside", follow that guidance immediately. Keep your contact details current with the manufacturer so recall notices reach you.