2016 Subaru Legacy Service and Repair Manual

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2016 Subaru Legacy service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you diagnose issues correctly, follow proven repair steps, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to track faults faster.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Electrical diagnostics with wiring diagrams
  • Coverage across major systems: engine, transmission/driveline, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more

Trims covered

  • 3.6R Touring Sedan 4-Door
  • 2.5i Sedan 4-Door
  • 3.6R Limited Sedan 4-Door
  • 2.5i Premium Sedan 4-Door
  • 2.5i Limited Sedan 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 3.6L 3630CC H6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 2.5L 2498CC 152Cu. In. H4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2016 Subaru Legacy Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #15V79400024/11/2015Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016 Legacy vehicles manufactured October 24, 2015, to November 16, 2015, and Outback vehicles manufactured October 24, 2015, to Novemb

Consequence

If the drive shaft detaches from the rear differential, it may strike the fuel tank and result in a

Remedy

Subaru has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the fastening nuts, and tighten or replace them

NHTSA #16V29200011/05/2016Component: STEERING:COLUMN

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to May 6, 2016. The steering column on the affected vehicles may

Consequence

The loss of steering ability would increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lot number on the steering column, replacing

TSB #11032040

This bulletin announces the service manual correction regarding clutch master cylinder reservoir service procedures.

TSB #11032039

This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.

TSB #11032035

This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedures to be followed when addressing customer concerns of steering wheel/vehicle body vibration when driving at highway speeds when tire/wheel balance is suspected.

TSB #11032034

This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide interim guidance for vehicles exhibiting DTC B2A20.

TSB #11030567

This bulletin contains information to help when attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an Error Code 202 and / or 204 may occur preventing the process from completing successfully

TSB #11030561

This announcement provides information on the use of aftermarket services or tools for programming immobilizer keys/fobs.

TSB #11030560

This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak.

TSB #11030557

This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.

Showing the 8 most recent of 450 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20220422Component: POWER TRAINCrash reported1 injured

The contact owned a 2016 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle, it suddenly accelerated crashing a small tree causing the contact to reverse the vehicle. When pla

20181115Component: SEAT BELTSCrash reported1 injured

I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC ON A MAIN TOWN ROAD. AND WAS REAR ENDED AT UNDER 20 MPH. MY HEAD HIT THE STEERING WHEEL AND I WAS WEARING MY SEAT BELT. I DO NOT FEEL THAT THE SEAT BEL

20180619Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported1 injured

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 SUBARU LEGACY. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A SIDE IMPACT COLLISION. THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE

20211116Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCrash reported

The contact owns a 2016 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that while pulling into a parking space and pressing the brake pedal the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and continued to

20200210Component: STRUCTURE:BODYCrash reported

ON 1-19-2020 I DROVE HOME FROM THE STORE, CAME TO A STOP IN MY PARKING SPOT AND WHEN I WENT TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AS THOUGH I HAD HIT THE GAS. I QUICKLY HIT THE BRAKES 3 TIMES

Showing the 5 most serious of 188 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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