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2016 SUBARU WRX STI — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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N/A

Safety Rating

3

Owner Complaints

0

Recalls

NO ACTIVE RECALLS

11

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2016 SUBARU WRX STI

The 2016 SUBARU WRX STI has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by Subaru of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (1 complaint), Exterior Lighting (1 complaint), and Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 2016 SUBARU WRX STI

There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 SUBARU WRX STI. No Active Recalls

Owner Complaints for the 2016 SUBARU WRX STI

3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 SUBARU WRX STI. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Engine
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11181754 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | 12,000 miles
DOORS WILL NOT UNLOCK IN KEY FOB PRESS. WILL BEEP CONTINIOUSLY, ONE DOOR WILL INTERMITTENTLY NOT OPEN. ONLY AFFECTS MY DRIVER SIDE DOOR.
#11124726 | ENGINE | | 23,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 SUBARU WRX STI. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD OVERHEAT, BUT NO SMOKE WAS PRESENT. THE ODOMETER GAUGE NEEDLE MOVED TO THE HOT INDICATOR. THE CONTACT WOULD TURN OFF AND RESTART THE VEHICLE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO SPURR SUBARU (6331 BROCKPORT SPENCERPORT RD, BROCKPORT, NY 14420, (585)-637-9582) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THERMOSTAT FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE'S LEASE EXPIRED IN TWO MONTHS AND TO TURN IN THE VEHICLE AFTER IT EXPIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.
#11102221 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | | 29,500 miles
OUT OF NOWHERE, THE INFORMATION SCREEN IN THE CENTER OF THE DASH DISPLAYED "HEADLIGHTS DISABLED" THE HEADLIGHTS TURNED OFFI FLICKED THE SWITCH ON AND OFF AND IT CAME BACK ON AND THEN ONLY ONE OF THE HEADLIGHTS WERE ON AND THE OTHER WAS OFF AND WOULDN'T COME BACK ON. ONE HOUR LATER TURNED THE CAR BACK ON AND THE HEADLIGHTS WERE OK

Safety Rating for the 2016 SUBARU WRX STI

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 SUBARU WRX STI in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 SUBARU WRX STI

Subaru of America, Inc. has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 SUBARU WRX STI. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

WRE-22R — BACK OVER PREVENTION

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a new safety recall for certain 2015-2021 model year WRX STI vehicles, which may contain a defective back-up lamp switch.

4-26-20 — POWER TRAIN

This bulletin describes a design change to the replacement hydraulic-type steering gearbox assembly.

18-199-20 — EQUIPMENT

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide a description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) web site.

15-190-15R — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. The exchange program policy can also be found in Sections 8.4.9 and 11.2.10 of your Claims Policies and Procedures Manual found in subarunet

15-208-17R — EQUIPMENT

This Service Information bulletin announces availability of an enhancement to the Gracenote database included in the vehicles listed above equipped with F10 7? Navigation and 7? Display Audio head units. When the user plays a pre-recorded CD, Gracenote recognizes the disc then shows the artist and track name information along...

12-201-16R — STRUCTURE

IMPORTANT: This Service Bulletin has been as been replaced by TSB 12-243-18 dated 6/6/2018 entitled ?Paint Chipping between Hood Grille (Scoop) and Hood?. Please refer to this new bulletin for the latest information regarding this condition.

10-88-18 — EQUIPMENT

This bulletin announces a change made to the Automatic Climate Control Head Assembly. The change will address concerns where the temperature selected for cooling ?feels? warmer to the customer than the temperature displayed. The new programming will adjust the threshold for when cooling occurs to improve the air conditioning system?s...

15-222-18 — EQUIPMENT

This bulletin announces a design change to the A/C Condenser receiver-dryer assembly. The change involves the addition of a rubber end cap and retaining clip onto the bottom of the receiver-dryer tank portion to prevent corrosion intrusion and enhance sealing.

12-201-16 — STRUCTURE

Paint Chipping between Hood Grille (Scoop) and Hood - This new bulletin replaces TSB 12-186-15 and announces a new repair procedure to address customer concerns of the hood scoop scrubbing the finish of the hood panel in the areas shown in the photo below. Due to different expansion rates between...

11-163-16 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files for optimization of the ECM. The files will address customer concerns of a lack of engine power output resulting from reduced turbocharger boost at high ambient temperatures while using 91 octane fuel.

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 SUBARU WRX STI

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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