2016 Subaru Impreza common problems & recalls
What owners report most to NHTSA on the 2016 Subaru Impreza, and the recalls issued for this model year. Got a symptom of your own? Start a case for your car.
Most reported 2016 Subaru Impreza problems
Based on 75 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Subaru Impreza.
- Unknown Or Other19 reports
- Electrical System14 reports
- Power Train13 reports
- Air Bags8 reports
- Vehicle Speed Control8 reports
2016 Subaru Impreza recalls
Recalls issued for the 2016 Subaru Impreza model year. Whether one is still open on a specific car depends on its VIN: check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Safety recalls are repaired free at a franchised dealer.
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH19V149000
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.
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.
Describe the symptom and start a case. Redline checks it against this model’s complaint and recall data and shows what evidence would confirm it.
Other Subaru Impreza years
More Subaru models
Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaint volume reflects how often owners report an issue, not whether your car has it. Confirm with an inspection.
Problem with your Impreza?
Every problem becomes a Case. Tell Redline what your Impreza is doing: it shows what the evidence supports, what’s still missing, and what to check next, before you approve a repair.
“Inner pad ~1 mm. Outer pad 3 mm.”
Next: check the slide pins move freely before buying parts.