Subaru BRZ Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Subaru BRZ model year (2013–2026) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Subaru BRZ Years to Avoid
1 recall · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Problem score: 3
1 recall · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Problem score: 3
1 recall · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Problem score: 3
Best Subaru BRZ Years to Buy
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Subaru BRZ — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | Avoid |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | Avoid |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | Avoid |
All 14 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Subaru BRZ Shopping Guide by Era
2018–Present
Best: 2026Recent BRZ models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. The 2026 stands out with just 0 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.
2013–2017
Best: 2017Mid-decade BRZ units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2017 shows the lowest problem count for this era.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year BRZ should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2013 Subaru BRZ if possible. It has 1 recall, 0 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 3 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year BRZ to buy?+
Review the "Best Years" section above for the top-rated BRZ model years.
Which BRZ has the fewest problems?+
Use the year-by-year table on this page to find the BRZ model years with the lowest problem scores.
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