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2016 Subaru Forester Lights Problems

Lights complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Subaru Forester has 4 NHTSA lights complaints and 1 lights-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2016 Subaru Forester

Airbags
84Electrical
79Other
52Powertrain
43Engine
32Speed Control
25Visibility
21Steering
19Wheels
11Suspension
10Brakes
10Structure
6Lights
4

4

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

Lights Recalls

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 se...

All Lights Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 28, 2019EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUM...
Feb 28, 2019EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUM...
Jan 1, 2017EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 SUBARU FORESTER. PERIODICALLY, WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE HEADLIGHTS...
Dec 10, 2016EXTERIOR LIGHTING2016 SUBARU FORESTER WAS RATED BY INSURANCE INST FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY AS POOR FOR HEADLIGHTS. HAVING D...

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