Subaru Tribeca Recall R/2016/142: Bonnet Catch May Open, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 1 Aug 2016
- Launched
- 744
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2016/142
- DVSA reference
Subaru recalled Tribeca vehicles built between 1 January 2006 and 31 December 2014. The bonnet lock mechanism my seize and allow the bonnet to open whilst the vehicle is in motion causing a loss of vision. The recall notice describes the fix as: in the first instance lubricate and free off the bonnet lock mechanism. When parts become available replace bonnet lock mechanism. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The bonnet lock mechanism my seize and allow the bonnet to open whilst the vehicle is in motion causing a loss of vision.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BONNET CATCH MAY OPEN Defect: The bonnet lock mechanism my seize and allow the bonnet to open whilst the vehicle is in motion causing a loss of vision. Remedy: In the first instance lubricate and free off the bonnet lock mechanism. When parts become available replace bonnet lock mechanism.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a loss of vision.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: in the first instance lubricate and free off the bonnet lock mechanism. When parts become available replace bonnet lock mechanism.
Are You Affected?
Tribeca built between 1 January 2006 and 31 December 2014 may be included. Subaru estimates 744 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Subaru, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Subaru.
- Book with any franchised Subaru dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2016/142. See how to get a Subaru recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy, Outback, TribecaFront passenger airbag inflator may fail | Urgent | R/2018/122 | |
| LegacyRear door may not close correctly | Book soon | R/2005/116 |
This is one of 37 Subaru recalls in DVSA’s data. The Subaru recall launched before it was R/2015/112 on 1 Jul 2015, for passenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly. The one launched after it was R/2016/147 on 1 Aug 2016, for engine may stall. You can also see every Subaru recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/142, launched 1 August 2016. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.