Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V251000 Reported April 27, 2016

Electronic stability control system/fmvss 126

Subaru Of America, Inc. · N/A · 766 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V251000
Manufacturer Campaign
WTC-64
Manufacturer
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
766
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 27, 2016
Completion Rate
94.78

Defect Summary

Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 legacy and outback vehicles manufactured on july 20, 2015. the brake fluid used in these vehicles may contain excess moisture which may adversely affect the performance of the electronic stability control system. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 126, "electronic stability control systems."

Safety Consequence

Poor performance of the electronic stability control system when it is activated may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will perform an abs activation, then flush and replace the brake fluid, free of charge. the recall began on may 20, 2016. owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. subaru's number for this recall is wtc-64.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Subaru Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 16V251000 or campaign WTC-64.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V251000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V251000?

NHTSA recall 16V251000 was issued by Subaru Of America, Inc. on April 27, 2016. It addresses: Electronic stability control system/fmvss 126. The recall affects approximately 766 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Subaru Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V251000 or the manufacturer campaign number WTC-64. 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.