Subaru Forester, Legacy, Outback And 1 More Recall R/2016/147: Engine May Stall, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 1 Aug 2016
- Launched
- 255
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2016/147
- DVSA reference
Subaru recalled Forester, Legacy, Outback and 1 more vehicles. The crack on air intake ducts could cause the engine rough idle lower the power and the engine stall. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and check date on air intake duct. Depending on finds the air intake ducts may have to be replaced. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The crack on air intake ducts could cause the engine rough idle lower the power and the engine stall. Engine may stall whilst driving. Possible safety hazard whilst driving in traffic.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY STALL Defect: The crack on air intake ducts could cause the engine rough idle lower the power and the engine stall. Engine may stall whilst driving. Possible safety hazard whilst driving in traffic Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check date on air intake duct. Depending on finds the air intake ducts may have to be replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the engine rough idle lower the power and the engine stall.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and check date on air intake duct. Depending on finds the air intake ducts may have to be replaced.
Are You Affected?
Forester, Legacy, Outback and 1 more may be included. Subaru estimates 255 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/2016/147. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| OutbackMalfunction of inhibitor switch on CVT | Low | R/2024/391 | |
| BRZ, ForesterThe impeller deformation may cause the fuel pump to become inoperative | Urgent | R/2022/266 | |
| Impreza, Levorg, Outback, XVThe electronic park brake connector may disconnect | Urgent | R/2022/260 | |
| OutbackThe eyesight logic may cause an un-necessary activation of the pre-collision braking | Urgent | R/2022/053 | |
| Forester, Impreza, XVPotential failure of the ignition coil module causing engine stall and a none start condition | Urgent | R/2021/353 |
This is one of 37 Subaru recalls in DVSA’s data. The Subaru recall launched before it was R/2016/142 on 1 Aug 2016, for bonnet catch may open. The one launched after it was R/2016/148 on 1 Aug 2016, for airbag may not deploy. You can also see every Subaru recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/147, 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.