Model year
2016 Subaru WRX
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 31 complaints for the 2016 Subaru WRX (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 0 recalls and 3 complaints under WRX STI. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (10), ENGINE (8), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (6). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 19–23 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,550–$4,350, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2015 52 complaints
- 2016 31 complaints
- 2017 53 complaints
- 2018 43 complaints
- 2019 30 complaints
- 2020 17 complaints
- 2021 13 complaints
- 2022 25 complaints
- 2023 9 complaints
- 2024 14 complaints
- 2025 3 complaints
- 2026 0 complaints
Recalls
22V522000 · Jul 21, 2022
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.
16V162000 · Mar 21, 2016
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…
15V366000 · Jun 12, 2015
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…
Complaints
31 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 2, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| WRX STI | 0 | 3 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WRX · 2L · Manual 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| WRX · 2.5L · Manual 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| WRX · 2L · Automatic (AV-S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2016 Subaru WRX at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.