Subaru BRZ Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
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Subaru BRZ — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Best | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2025 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2024 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2023 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2022 | Good | 1 | 7 | — | — | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2021 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2020 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2019 | Excellent | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2018 | Good | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2017 | Excellent | — | 2 | — | — | — | Fuel/Propulsion System | Full report → |
| 2016 | Excellent | — | 1 | — | — | — | Unknown Or Other | Full report → |
| 2015 | Excellent | — | 1 | — | — | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2014 | Excellent | — | 3 | — | — | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2013Worst | Avoid | 2 | 49 | — | — | — | Engine | Full report → |
14 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
Most Common Subaru BRZ Problems
Based on 63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Subaru BRZ Reliability
What year BRZ has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2013 Subaru BRZ had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 49 complaints and 2 safety recalls. See the full 2013 report for specific defects.
Is the Subaru BRZ reliable?
The Subaru BRZ has accumulated 63 owner-filed complaints and 6 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. The 2026 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used BRZ.
What are the most common BRZ problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas are: Engine (34 reports), Unknown Or Other (5 reports), Fuel/Propulsion System (4 reports), Power Train (3 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.
How do I check if my BRZ has an open recall?
Use the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with auction history, odometer records, and 30+ intelligence signals.
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