Subaru BRZ years to avoid
More than twice the BRZ's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Subaru BRZ years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Subaru BRZ complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Subaru BRZ problems
All model years combined.
- Engine68
- Fuel system11
- Visibility5
- Transmission5
- Lights5
- Electrical5
- Brakes4
- Wheels2
- Suspension2
- Seats2
- Body2
- Airbags2
Most reported problems on the Subaru BRZ
Stalling 23Engine failure 19Knocking 18Check engine light 16
Subaru BRZ problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | - | 3 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2023 | - | 1 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2022 | - | 10 | Engine | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2020 | - | 2 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2019 | - | 1 | Engine | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2018 | - | 1 | Engine | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2017 | - | 7 | Airbags | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2016 | - | 3 | Brakes | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2015 | - | 3 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2014 | - | 6 | Engine | 74,000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2013 | - | 65 | Engine | 52,400 | 2 | 0 | Avoid |
Recalls 5
Questions about the Subaru BRZ
What years of the Subaru BRZ should you avoid?
2013. It has more than twice the Subaru BRZ's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2013 alone has 65, mostly about engine and fuel system.
What is the best year for a used Subaru BRZ?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Subaru BRZ?
Engine, with 68 complaints across all years, followed by fuel system (11) and visibility (5).
How many recalls does the Subaru BRZ have?
5 recalls between 2013 and 2024. The 2018 model year has the most, with 2.
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