The service and repair manual for the 2016 Subaru WRX — 2.0L H4 and 2.5L H4 engines, 4 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Subaru published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L H4 — 122 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged 2.5L H4 — 150 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | Premium Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · STI Sedan 4-Door · Limited Sedan 4-Door |
| Other 2016 WRX variants | WRX STI → |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 40 complaints · 237 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2016 WRX manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 266
- General Information 1,630
- Accessories & Equipment 1,875
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 229
- Body & Frame 638
- Maintenance 14
- Brakes 681
- Restraints 468
- Drivelines & Axles 177
- Steering 306
- Electrical 838
- Suspension 170
- Engine Mechanical 798
- Transmission 308
- Engine Performance 2,835
- Axle Shaft Nut (Front) 162
- Axle Shaft Nut (Rear) 140
- Hub Bolts (Front & Rear) 48
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2016 WRX
- Exterior Lighting — back up lights › switch · 22V522000Inoperative backup lights and an inoperative rearview camera can reduce vehicle visibility and drive.
- Engine And Engine Cooling — engine › gasoline › turbo/supercharger · 16V162000An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Owners have filed 40 complaints and Subaru has issued 237 technical service bulletins for the 2016 WRX. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2016 WRX manual
Is this manual specific to the 2016 WRX?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2016 model year, covering the 2.0L H4 and 2.5L H4 across the Premium Sedan 4-Door, Base Sedan 4-Door, STI Sedan 4-Door, Limited Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Subaru published for this year.
What 2016 WRX problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 2016 WRX, covering exterior lighting, engine and engine cooling. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Subaru dealers.
Does it include 2016 WRX wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2016 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $49.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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