Recall 16V-162: turbocharger air intake duct can crack (2015-16 WRX)
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What causes "Recall 16V-162: turbocharger air intake duct can crack (2015-16 WRX)" on the Subaru WRX and STI (VA, 2015-2021), and how is it fixed?
NHTSA says the turbocharger air intake duct may crack and can stall the engine on 2015-16 WRXs built April 10 to October 21, 2015. Fix: Dealers inspect the duct and replace it depending on its lot number, free; the recall began April 2016 (WTA-62).
Symptoms
Engine stall from a cracked intake duct.
Cause
NHTSA says the turbocharger air intake duct may crack and can stall the engine on 2015-16 WRXs built April 10 to October 21, 2015.
Fix (summary)
Dealers inspect the duct and replace it depending on its lot number, free; the recall began April 2016 (WTA-62). Check the VIN.
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Sources
- NHTSA recall 16V-162: turbocharger air intake duct can crack, 2015-16 WRX built April 10 - October 21, 2015 — NHTSA (recall record filed by Subaru of America) (regulatory; read 2026-10-26; full page read)2015-2016 WRX built April 10 - October 21, 2015; duct inspected by lot number.
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