Two problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2016 Subaru Impreza. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Subaru Impreza based on all problems reported for the 2016 Impreza.
The contact owns a 2016 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph and while attempting to avoid a collision with a second vehicle the contact lost control of the steering and crashed into a tree. During the crash the front end of the vehicle was damaged but no airbags deployed. The contact sustained facial and dental injuries along with injuries to the left knee, left arm and chest which required medical treatment. The vehicle was not towed. A police report was taken at the scene. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not yet notified. The failure mileage was 46,000.
If the two front seats are mildly wet, then the front air bags will turn off. This means that if you spilled a drink, have bladder problems, went swimming or snowboarding, or have wet vacuumed your seats then the airbags will turn off. They are off until the seat completely dries wether you are moving or not. It happens every time the seat gets wet.