Large Recall NHTSA · 16V738000 Reported October 13, 2016

Power relay may fail allowing air pump to overheat

Subaru Of America, Inc. · N/A · 100,127 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V738000
Manufacturer Campaign
WTM-73
Manufacturer
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
100,127
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 13, 2016
Completion Rate
60.90

Defect Summary

Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 model year legacy and outback vehicles, 2008-2014 impreza vehicles and 2009-2013 forester vehicles, all equipped with turbo-charged engines. the relay that controls the secondary air injection pump may fail, causing the pump to continuously operate and overheat.

Safety Consequence

If the air injection pump overheats, it may melt and increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary air injection pump relay, free of charge. The recall began december 2016. Owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. subaru's number for this recall is wtm-73.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Subaru Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 16V738000 or campaign WTM-73.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V738000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V738000?

NHTSA recall 16V738000 was issued by Subaru Of America, Inc. on October 13, 2016. It addresses: Power relay may fail allowing air pump to overheat. The recall affects approximately 100,127 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Subaru Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V738000 or the manufacturer campaign number WTM-73. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.