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2016 Subaru Crosstrek — Recalls & Safety

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this vehicle and 132 owner complaints. Recall repairs are free by US law at any authorized dealer.

1 Campaign

Every Recall on File

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH 19V149000 28/02/2019

What's wrong: 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.

Free fix: 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 Crash Tests

Official Safety Ratings

2016 Subaru Crosstrek SUV AWD

★★★★★
Overall
5/5 stars
★★★★☆
Frontal Crash
NHTSA test
★★★★★
Side Crash
NHTSA test
★★★★☆
Rollover
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Other Years

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Any year, make and model: open the Car Recall Checker. Also see owner-reported problems & years to avoid for the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek. Data: NHTSA (US DOT, public domain), cached up to 7 days.

Questions

FAQ

Does the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek. Every listed defect must be repaired free of charge by any authorized Subaru dealer, regardless of vehicle age or ownership history.
Is the recall repair really free?
Yes. US federal law requires manufacturers to fix safety recalls free at any authorized dealer — parts and labour. You do not need to be the original owner.
How do I check my exact vehicle?
This page covers the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek generally. For your specific car, use the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — it tells you whether YOUR vehicle's recalls were already repaired.