Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Subaru WRX has 10 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
10
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I have faulty rear lights and a faulty rear view camera. According to MotorSafety.org there is curre... |
| Dec 30, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | recurring battery drain, which has happened before. subaru dealer replaced the battery for the same ... |
| Aug 11, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The Seconary Air Injection pump stayed on for days. Burnt a hole in the side, relay possibly damaged... |
| Feb 7, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | ABS, cruise control, and other driving assistance features are disabled while driving at night. I ch... |
| Jan 20, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Several batteries that have died prematurely, last one only 2 months since last use. Vehicle has re... |
| Jan 20, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The battery on my 2016 Subaru WRX has drained - twice - while parked for a week or less. This has oc... |
| Dec 17, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2016 WRX drains its battery while the vehicle is turned off. After 3 days of being outside in 20-40 ... |
| Jan 30, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | RECALL CLUTCH CHANGE BRAKES ELECTRICAL AND EMISSIONS SEEM TO BE FAILING TUCSON, AZ SUBARU PALM SPR... |
| May 8, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 SUBARU WRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINAT... |
| Mar 21, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT. I KEPT GETTING "HEADLIGHT DISABLED" MESSAGE ON DASH, WITH CONDEN... |