Subaru recall WQX-59 and WQY-60

Q: Is WQX-59 and WQY-60 the same recall as 16V060000?

Yes. WQX-59 and WQY-60 is Subaru’s own number for it; 16V060000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Subaru calls it WQX-59 and WQY-60. NHTSA filed it as campaign 16V060000 on Feb 3, 2016: latches/locks/linkages on the 2006–2014 Subaru B9 Tribeca and 1 other Subaru model, 77,017 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 16V060000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA Subaru’s own VIN lookup →

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
16V060000	2006–2014 Subaru B9 Tribeca and 1 other Subaru model	Latches/Locks/Linkages	Feb 3, 2016	77,017	high

Problem Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Tribeca vehicles manufactured November 16, 2004, to January 27, 2014. Due to a possible malfunction of the hood safety system and hood lock system, the hood may open unexpectedly while driving. Risk If the hood unexpectedly opens while driving, it may interfere with the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will complete this recall in two phases. Phase one will involve inspection, cleaning, and lubricating the hood safety and hood lock systems. If after this is performed the hood latch does not operate properly, it will be replaced with a new current style part. Phase two will involve installing an improved hood safety system and hood lock system. Interim notification was mailed March 4, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQX-59 (phase one) and WQY-60 (phase two).

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 16V060000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. WQX-59 and WQY-60 is the number Subaru assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 16V060000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

NHTSA VIN recall lookup →Subaru’s own VIN lookup →

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is WQX-59 and WQY-60 the same recall as 16V060000?

Yes. WQX-59 and WQY-60 is Subaru’s own number for it; 16V060000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does WQX-59 and WQY-60 cover?

2006–2014 Subaru B9 Tribeca and 1 other Subaru model, 77,017 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the WQX-59 and WQY-60 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.