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HighNHTSA·22V522000·Announced 2023-09-07

2015-2021 Subaru WRX: Backup Light Switch Corrosion Recall

Subaru recalls 2015-2021 WRX vehicles; backup light switch may corrode and fail, disabling backup lights and rearview camera in reverse, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall addresses a structural safety defect—backup light switch corrosion that disables critical visibility systems affecting reverse operation. While the defect creates risk of crashes by reducing driver visibility, no injuries, deaths, or actual vehicle incidents have been reported. This is a precautionary recall to prevent potential future harm.

Plain-English summary

Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2015-2021 WRX vehicles. The backup light switch may corrode and become inoperative. When this occurs, the backup lights will not illuminate and the rearview camera image will not display when the vehicle is in reverse.

Inoperative backup lights and rearview camera can reduce vehicle visibility and driver awareness, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners should contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614 to arrange a free repair. Dealers will inspect and replace the backup light switch as necessary.

Owner notification letters were mailed on September 16, 2022. For additional assistance, owners may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2016 SUBARU WRX
Brand
SUBARU
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Exterior Lighting
Hazard
  • backup-light-failure
  • visibility-reduction
  • rearview-camera-failure
  • crash-risk
Affected units
59,934

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • WRX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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