Subaru BRZ problems and complaints, 2013 to 2022

74 NHTSA owner complaints and 3 recalls across 2 model years, 2013 to 2022. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.

74complaints
3recalls
0reported crashes
1reported fires
0reported injuries

Which Subaru BRZ years should you avoid?

We cover 2 model years of the Subaru BRZ, too few to say which stand out.

NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.

Every model year

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Crashes	Injuries	Our read	Most reported
2022	10	1	0	0	Few red flags	Engine
2013	64	2	0	0	Few red flags	Engine

Most reported problem areas

Share of the 10 complaints sorted by system, all years together.

Engine & powertrain6 (60%)
Electrical & infotainment3 (30%)
Brakes1 (10%)

Recalls (3)

Exterior lighting · 23V609000 · Aug 2023 · model year 2022
Inoperative rear turn signals may not notify other drivers of a turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Engine · 18V772000 · Nov 2018 · model year 2013
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Safety · 12V254000 · Jun 2012 · model year 2013
MISINFORMATION COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.