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2016 Subaru Outback recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Subaru Outback — 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The most recent was reported on December 19, 2019. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: OUTBACK.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2016 Subaru Outback, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
19V910000December 19, 2019Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module
16V292000May 11, 2016Steering › ColumnDo not drive
15V794000November 24, 2015Power Train › Driveline › Differential Unit
15V502000August 10, 2015Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Systems involved: Power Train (2) · Air Bags (1) · Steering (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 19V910000Manufacturer no. WUX-09

Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module

Report received by NHTSA
December 19, 2019
Owner notification
February 3, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
46 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Subaru Outback
August 29, 2015 – June 28, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
OUTBACK

Defect summary

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Outback vehicles. A replacement air bag control module may have been installed that is not compatible with the passenger air bag module, possibly affecting air bag deployment.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash necessitating passenger frontal air bag deployment, the air bag may not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 3, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUX-09.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V910000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V292000Manufacturer no. WTD-65

Steering › Column

Do not drive advisory

Report received by NHTSA
May 11, 2016
Owner notification
May 13, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
48,819 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Subaru Outback
February 29, 2016 – May 6, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
OUTBACK

Defect summary

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to May 6, 2016. The steering column on the affected vehicles may have been improperly machined, and as a result, turning the steering wheel may have no effect on the direction of the wheels.

Safety risk

The loss of steering ability would increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lot number on the steering column, replacing the steering column, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783 or by visiting http://www.wtd65.service-campaign.com. Subaru's number for this recall is WTD-65. Note: Until the vehicles have been inspected, owners are advised not to drive their vehicles.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V292000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V794000Manufacturer no. WQV-57

Power Train › Driveline › Differential Unit

Report received by NHTSA
November 24, 2015
Owner notification
December 10, 2015
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
3,251 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Subaru Outback
October 24, 2015 – November 17, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
OUTBACK

Components: Power Train › Driveline › Differential Unit; Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Defect summary

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016 Legacy vehicles manufactured October 24, 2015, to November 16, 2015, and Outback vehicles manufactured October 24, 2015, to November 17, 2015. Due to the improper tightening of the securing nuts, the drive shaft may separate from the rear differential.

Safety risk

If the drive shaft detaches from the rear differential, it may strike the fuel tank and result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Subaru has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the fastening nuts, and tighten or replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 10, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-856-488-8500. Subaru's number for this recall is WQV-57.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V794000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V502000Manufacturer no. WQU-56

Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Report received by NHTSA
August 10, 2015
Owner notification
August 28, 2015
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2,893 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Subaru Outback
July 3, 2015 – July 27, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
OUTBACK

Components: Power Train › Automatic Transmission; Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Defect summary

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015 and 2016 model year Subaru Legacy 4-Door and Outback vehicles manufactured July 3, 2015, to July 27, 2015. Transmission oil may leak from a deformed seal cap on the propeller shaft yoke.

Safety risk

If the transmission oil leaks onto the exhaust pipe, there is a possible risk of fire.

Remedy

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the propeller shaft, free of charge. The recall began on August 28, 2015. Owners may contact 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQU-56.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V502000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: December 20, 2019.