Turbocharger intake duct crack may cause stall
Defect Summary
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 in an engine stall.
Safety Consequence
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the turbocharger air intake duct, and replace it as necessary, free of charge, depending on the lot number found on the duct. the recall began april 2016. owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. subaru's number for this recall is wta-62.
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FAQ: Recall 16V162000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V162000?
NHTSA recall 16V162000 was issued by Subaru Of America, Inc. on March 21, 2016. It addresses: Turbocharger intake duct crack may cause stall. The recall affects approximately 18,187 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Subaru Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V162000 or the manufacturer campaign number WTA-62. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.