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Campaign 16V060 Posted February 2, 2016 77,017 units

2006-2014 Subaru Tribeca Recall 16V060: Hood Latch

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published May 31, 2026

Recall 16V060 affects 77,017 2006-2014 Subaru Tribeca and B9 Tribeca vehicles for hood-latch failure. Repair will be free at franchised Subaru dealers once available.

Subaru is recalling 77,017 2006-2014 Tribeca and B9 Tribeca vehicles because a hood safety system and hood lock system malfunction can let the hood open unexpectedly while driving. An open hood can block the driver's view and increase crash risk; the Subaru dealer repair will be free once Subaru makes the remedy available.

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What's wrong?

The hood safety system and hood lock assembly on 2006-2014 Subaru Tribeca and B9 Tribeca SUVs are the parts that hold the front hood shut. The latch grabs a lock pin when the hood closes, and the safety hook is the backup catch that keeps the hood from flying up if the primary latch releases.

On these vehicles, rusted parts or hardened grease can keep the springs inside those systems from returning parts to their proper positions. The safety hook can seize instead of catching the lock pin, and the detent lever in the hood lock can stick open after the interior release is used. When both conditions are present, the hood is not held the way it was designed to be held, so it can open unexpectedly while driving.

There is no warning sign before failure. The hood can appear closed even though the safety catch and lock system are not returning to the right positions.

Who's affected?

Covers the Tribeca and B9 Tribeca names across 2006-2014, with hood latch and hood structure components identified.

2014 Subaru Tribeca Latch
2014 Subaru Tribeca body structure
2013 Subaru Tribeca Latch
2013 Subaru Tribeca body structure
2012 Subaru B9 Tribeca Latch
Units affected77,017

A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.

What's the safety risk?

In NHTSA campaign 16V060, an unexpectedly opening hood can interfere with the driver's visibility and increase crash risk. This can happen without warning, so confirm the hood is latched before driving and ask a Subaru dealer about current recall guidance. Repair will be free at any franchised Subaru dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2006-2014 Subaru Tribeca or B9 Tribeca is included in this recall.
  2. Follow Subaru's owner notice before scheduling the final hood safety and hood lock repair.
  3. Contact a franchised Subaru dealer and ask for the current free repair plan for recall number 16V060.
  4. Bring the recall notice if Subaru mailed one, and mention the hood latch issue that lets the hood open while driving.
  5. Drive with caution until the repair is complete, and stop in a safe place if the hood feels loose or does not latch fully.

What happens at the repair

Subaru has described the dealer work in two phases, but the final remedy is still under development. In the first phase, a Subaru technician inspects, cleans, and lubricates the hood safety system and hood lock system. If the latch still does not operate properly after that work, the technician replaces it with a new current style part. The second phase adds an improved hood safety system and hood lock system. Parts and labor will be free under the recall once the repair is available.

Timeline

February 2, 2016 Dealer notification began
February 3, 2016 NHTSA published the recall
March 4, 2016 Interim owner notification (was planned for this date)
September 6, 2016 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 16V060?

Recall 16V060 covers 77,017 2006-2014 Subaru Tribeca and B9 Tribeca vehicles with hood safety and hood lock systems that fail to hold the hood closed. If the hood opens while driving, it can block the driver's view and raise crash risk.

What should I do if my 2006-2014 Subaru Tribeca or B9 Tribeca is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 16V060. If it is, call a franchised Subaru dealer and ask for the WQX-59 or WQY-60 recall work tied to your VIN. Subaru customer service is 1-800-782-2783.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires Subaru to repair the hood latch defect at no cost. Subaru dealers perform the recall work for free, including inspection, cleaning, lubrication, latch replacement when needed, and the improved hood safety and hood lock system work described by the recall.

Is it safe to drive my Subaru Tribeca before the recall repair?

The recall does not include a do-not-drive order, but the safety risk is real. A faulty hood latch system can let the hood open while driving, block your view, and raise crash risk. Confirm your VIN, then ask the dealer how soon the free repair can be completed.

What if I bought my Subaru Tribeca used?

The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. If you never received Subaru's March 4, 2016 interim notice, check your VIN and give the dealer recall number 16V060 when you call.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V060000
Subaru customer service1-800-782-2783
NHTSA recall #16V060
NHTSA recall # (full)16V060000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →