5
recalls
The Subaru BRZ has 5 recalls covering 423,493 vehicles as reported; model year 2018 is covered by the most (2). The 2016 Subaru BRZ earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Owners filed 3 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; engine is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
5
Most for 2018: 2
Units affected
423K
As reported
Overall stars
5 of 5
Model year 2016
Complaints, 12 mo
3
-40.0% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
7 rated versions, model years 2014 to 2020
Overall stars by model year
The best and lowest overall rating of the versions tested each year (5 is best).
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 DR · RWD | Not rated | Not rated | 7.1% risk | |
| 2019 | 2 DR · RWD | Not rated | Not rated | 7.1% risk | |
| 2018 | 2 DR · RWD | Not rated | Not rated | 7.1% risk | |
| 2017 | 2 DR · RWD | Not rated | Not rated | 7.1% risk | |
| 2016 | 2 DR · RWD | 7.1% risk | |||
| 2015 | 2 DR · RWD | 7.1% risk | |||
| 2014 | 2 DR · RWD | 7.1% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Subaru BRZ, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
3 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Engine65
- Unknown or other12
- Fuel/propulsion system7
- Electrical system5
- Exterior lighting5
- Power train5
- Service brakes4
- Complaints
- 101
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 3
- People injured
- 0
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Subaru BRZ by component
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 166K units
- Equipment1 · 1,886 units
- Exterior lighting1 · 8,915 units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 176K units
- Visibility1 · 71K units
Subaru BRZ recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2023 | Subaru BRZ; Toyota GR86 (2022): Exterior lightingNo. 23V609000 | Crash risk | 8,915 |
| Jul 29, 2021 | Subaru Ascent, BRZ, Forester, Impreza and 4 more (2018-2020): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 21V587000 | Crash risk | 175,968 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | Subaru BRZ, Legacy, Outback (2018): VisibilityNo. 18V935000 | Crash risk | 71,190 |
| Nov 1, 2018 | Scion FR-S; Subaru BRZ, Impreza, XV Crosstrek (2012-2014): Engine and engine coolingNo. 18V772000 | Crash risk | 165,534 |
| Jun 5, 2012 | Subaru BRZ (2013): EquipmentNo. 12V254000 | Crash risk | 1,886 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2022 Subaru BRZ recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2022 Subaru BRZ. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Subaru BRZ have?
5 recalls cover the Subaru BRZ, for 423,493 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is engine and engine cooling (1 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2016 Subaru BRZ?
5 of 5 stars overall (2 DR): frontal crash 4, side crash 5 and rollover 5 stars, with a 7.1% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Subaru BRZ?
Engine: named in 65 of the 101 safety complaints about the Subaru BRZ, then unknown or other (12). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.