Vehicle recall 16V738000 · October 13, 2016

Subaru Impreza, Forester and 2 more models

The relay that controls the secondary air injection pump may fail, causing the pump to continuously operate and overheat.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

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.
Consequence: If the air injection pump overheats, it may melt and increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 16V738000
Reported to NHTSA: October 13, 2016
Filed by: Subaru of America, Inc.
Manufacturer campaign: WTM-73
Owner notification: December 16, 2016
Vehicles potentially affected: 100,127
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system

Recall 16V738000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Subaru Forester (2009-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
Subaru Impreza (2008-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
Subaru Legacy (2007-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007
Subaru Outback (2007-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007

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