Subaru BRZ recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 75 owner complaints for the Subaru BRZ (model years 2013–2020, 2022–2024). The most reported problem area is engine (53 complaints), followed by exterior lighting (5 complaints). The 2018 model year has the most recalls (2).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2016 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 2 | 64 | 0 | 1 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Subaru BRZ model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 53 | 2 of 11 | |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 2 of 11 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 2 of 11 | |
| Electrical system | 3 | 1 of 11 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 1 of 11 |
All 5 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23V609000 | Aug 31, 2023 | Exterior lighting: turn signal | 2022 | 8,915 |
| 21V587000 | Jul 29, 2021 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump | 2018 | 175,968 |
| 18V935000 | Dec 31, 2018 | Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices | 2018 | 71,190 |
| 18V772000 | Nov 1, 2018 | Engine and engine cooling: engine | 2013 | 165,534 |
| 12V254000 | Jun 5, 2012 | Equipment: other, owners/service/other manual | 2013 | 1,886 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 0 complaints and a fire in 1 complaint; 0 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.