Subaru BRZ Recall R/2016/191: Loss Of Power Assistance, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 1 Sep 2016
- Launched
- 438
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2016/191
- DVSA reference
Subaru recalled BRZ vehicles built between 1 January 2013 and 31 December 2015. During normal driving it is possible for the Power Steering Assistance Malfunction Indicator Lamp to illuminate followed by the possible loss of Power Steering Assistance. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the Electronic Power Steering ECU and wiring harness. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
During normal driving it is possible for the Power Steering Assistance Malfunction Indicator Lamp to illuminate followed by the possible loss of Power Steering Assistance. This will result in the steering becoming more stiff to operate and more input required by the driver.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LOSS OF POWER ASSISTANCE Defect: During normal driving it is possible for the Power Steering Assistance Malfunction Indicator Lamp to illuminate followed by the possible loss of Power Steering Assistance. This will result in the steering becoming more stiff to operate and more input required by the driver. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the Electronic Power Steering ECU and wiring harness.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the steering becoming more stiff to operate and more input required by the driver.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the Electronic Power Steering ECU and wiring harness.
Are You Affected?
BRZ built between 1 January 2013 and 31 December 2015 may be included. Subaru estimates 438 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/2016/191. 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?.
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This is one of 37 Subaru recalls in DVSA’s data. The Subaru recall launched before it was R/2016/148 on 1 Aug 2016, for airbag may not deploy. The one launched after it was R/2018/122 on 30 Apr 2018, for front passenger airbag inflator may fail. You can also see every Subaru recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/191, launched 1 September 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.