2016 Subaru WRX
2016 Subaru WRX in NHTSA data: length 459 cm, curb weight 1,483–1,527 kg and 3 recall campaigns.
2016 Subaru WRX at a glance
NHTSA lists 2 specification rows for the 2016 Subaru WRX. Overall length is 459 cm (180.7 in), width 178 cm, height 144 cm and wheelbase 265 cm (104.3 in). Curb weight is 1,483–1,527 kg (3,269–3,366 lb). Against the 2015 model year NHTSA lists overall length 459 cm (2015: 459 cm) and curb weight 1,483–1,527 kg (2015: 1,483–1,527 kg).
Variants and dimensions
One row per variant as NHTSA’s Canadian vehicle specifications list it. Metric values are NHTSA’s; inches and pounds are converted here.
| Variant (as listed by NHTSA) | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WRX 4DR SEDAN | 459 cm180.7 in | 178 cm70.1 in | 144 cm56.7 in | 265 cm104.3 in | 1,483 kg3,269 lb |
| WRX STI 4DR SEDAN | 459 cm180.7 in | 178 cm70.1 in | 144 cm56.7 in | 265 cm104.3 in | 1,527 kg3,366 lb |
Recall campaigns for the 2016 Subaru WRX
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this make, model and model year. This is not a check of one car: whether a campaign is open on a specific vehicle depends on its VIN. Check an exact VIN on NHTSA.gov.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22V522000 | 21 July 2022 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS:SWITCH | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2021 WRX vehicles. The backup light switch may corrode and become inoperative, which can result in the backup lights not illuminating and the rearview camera image not displaying when the vehicle is in reverse. |
| 16V162000 | 21 March 2016 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 WRX vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to October 21, 2015, and Forester 2.0XT vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to October 20, 2015. The turbocharger air intake duct may crack and possibly result in an engine stall. |
| 15V366000 | 12 June 2015 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Legacy vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Outback vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Impreza vehicles manufactured September 9, 2014, to April 14, 2015, XV Crosstrek vehicles manufactured October 16… |
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Data from NHTSA vPIC and the NHTSA recalls API, fetched 17 October 2026. See how the data is built.