2016 Subaru Forester Lights Problems
4 owner-reported lights complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Lights Recalls (1)
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 sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of Park.
Fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUE-90.
Owner Complaints (4)
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 subaru forester. Periodically, when starting the vehicle, the headlights failed to operate. The contact would have to jiggle the headlight assemblies in order to get them to operate.
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2016 subaru forester was rated by insurance inst for highway safety as poor for headlights. Having driven on dark country roads I can agree. Headlights on passenger side light up right side of road, driver's side has focal point of less than 100ft.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2016 subaru forester. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v149000 (exterior lighting). The contact called tucson subaru at 520-422-2111 (located at 4901 n oracle rd, tucson, az 85704) and was informed that the parts were not available.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2016 subaru forester. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v149000 (exterior lighting). Bob baker subaru (5500 paseo del norte, carlsbad, ca 92008, (760) 438-2200) was unable to service the recall campaign because the tools, equipment, and part were unavailable from the manufacturer.
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