2016 Subaru WRX STI Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other WRX STI years
- Not enough data 1st of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Subaru WRX STI. That is the most of any WRX STI model year in the database (11 years). The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 23,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Subaru WRX STI problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 33% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 33% | 29,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 33% | 12,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Subaru WRX STI recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 Subaru WRX STI.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Doors will not unlock in key fob press. Will beep continiously, one door will intermittently not open. Only affects my driver side door.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 SUBARU WRX STI. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD OVERHEAT, BUT NO SMOKE WAS PRESENT. THE ODOMETER GAUGE NEEDLE MOVED TO THE HOT INDICATOR. THE CONTACT WOULD TURN OFF AND RESTART THE VEHICLE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO SPURR SUBARU…
Out of nowhere, the information screen in the center of the dash displayed "headlights disabled" the headlights turned offi flicked the switch on and off and it came back on and then only one of the headlights were on and the other was off and wouldn't come back on. One hour later turned the car…
Other Subaru WRX STI years
← 2015 WRX STI · 2018 WRX STI →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 WRX STI | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 WRX STI | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 WRX STI | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 WRX STI | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 WRX STI | 2 | 2 |
| 2012 WRX STI | 1 | 2 |
| 2011 WRX STI | 1 | 2 |
| 2010 WRX STI | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 WRX STI | 2 | 2 |
| 2008 WRX STI | 3 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Subaru WRX STI?
Owners most often report engine, exterior lighting, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Subaru WRX STI?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 Subaru WRX STI a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other WRX STI model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.