2013 Subaru BRZ: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Jan 18, 2022 · Engine · WA

Took my 2013 BRZ Limited in for the Valve Spring recall. After work completed I was unable to get my car home before I had severe knocking, CEL, and power failure. Car was at dealership for over a month. After I got it back it's been driven 10k miles and has a rod bearing failure and all the same symptoms - power loss, grinding/knocking, and dash lights lit up.

Filed Nov 18, 2020 · Engine · 105,233 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 subaru brz. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v772000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was taken to subaru of el cajon (900 arnele ave, el cajon, ca 92020) to have the recall repair performed. Approximately 3,000 miles after the vehicle was repaired under the recall, the contact's son was driving at 40 MPH and heard an abnormal knocking sound coming from engine prior to the vehicle stalling without warning. The vehicle was restarted however, the vehicle stalled again without warning. Due to failure, the contact had the vehicle towed back to the same dealer to be diagnosed. The mechanic determined that the engine failed and needed to be repaired or replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 105,233.

Filed Jul 19, 2020 · Engine · 72,000 miles · CA

I took my 2013 subaru brz to the subaru dealership for the wty84 fa20 valve spring recall on december 24, 2019. The dealership kept my car for three months and I picked up my car on march 31, 2020 after the repairs were completed. Two and a half months later, and only 1,600 miles since the repairs, on june 19, 2020 my car started losing power while I was driving on the freeway and stalled. I pulled to the side of the road and was not able to restart the car. Stranded, I had no choice but to call a tow truck to tow my car to the dealership. The tow truck driver checked the battery, which was in good health, and tried to jump-start the engine but the engine would not turn over. He checked the oil level and immediately saw metal shavings in the oil adhering to the dipstick. He later tried to start the car again and this time the car started but the engine was making a loud horrible knocking noise. At the dealership, I was told that the engine had a rod knock, and possible broken rod bearing with signs of engine failure and that I would have to pay $1,450 for a tear down to determine the problem, and additional for any repairs. There have never been any metal shavings in the oil prior to the dealership repairs being done and I have never had these problems before. Regular oil changes have been completed every 5,000 to 7,500 miles by a licensed mechanic using only mobil 1 full synthetic motor oil and oil quality and levels have been excellent between changes. The car has 72,000 miles and has worked wonderfully up until now.

Filed May 28, 2020 · Engine · 53,000 miles · VA

Valve spring recall (subaru recall wty-84 and the federal safety agency id 18v‑772) was performed aug-sep 2019. On march 16, 2020 while driving, the car was experiencing rod knock and had to be pulled off the road and towed to farrish subaru in fairfax, va. The car's engine was torn down, short block and long block. Found a bearing failure due to oil starvation. It is now may 28, 2020, over 10 weeks since the car was towed to the dealership and I still do not have my car back. I have sr #[xxx] case number with subaru of america who I contacted to get involved. There are numerous complaints on the internet about subaru brz, scion frs, toyota 86s having serious engine problems with a lot having serious engine problems after the recall numbers stated above. This is a very serious and dangerous problem that needs immediate attention. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Apr 17, 2020 · Engine · 60,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 subaru brz. The contact took the vehicle to courtesy subaru of chico (896 east ave, chico, ca 95926) to be repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v772000 (engine and engine cooling). Upon returning the vehicle, the contact became aware of knocking sound coming from the engine. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact restarted the vehicle and the knocking sound persisted. The contact stated the failure was intermittent. The contact stated that the knocking sound was progressively getting worse. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer informed the contact to have the vehicle taken back to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Filed Jan 24, 2020 · Engine · 52,000 miles · WA

In march 2019, I had my brz brought to a subaru dealer for a valve spring recall. It took the dealership three times before they got it right, and 5000 miles later, my engine is blown up. I've read on several websites that this has been happening to many other brz and toyota frs owners/cars. I had 47,000 miles on this vehicle with no problems whatsoever before I brought it in for the recall. Now I have a broken/blown or repairable engine on my hands. I was driving home one night on the freeway, when I hear this horrible knocking noise and my car lost power and then shut down. I had to pull over to the side of the road and call aaa for a tow. The dealership is telling me it will cost over $8000 to replace. This is unacceptable! So I am filing a complaint.

Filed Oct 8, 2019 · Engine · 92,500 miles · TX

In april 2019, I brought my 2013 subaru brz to the subaru dealership for valve spring recall. About 5 months later while I'm driving home from work, my car making loud knocking noise and vibrate aggressively. I'm very fortunate that I make it home safe. After doing some research, I found out I'm not the only one had engine failure after valve spring recall done. I tow my car to the dealership and they said it will cost $1800 to tear my engine apart and check for problem. I called subaru corporate and they said this is workmanship issue and I need to deal with the dealership. Now I'm stuck with a dead car. My car was perfectly function before the recall done. Please investigate this issue.

Filed Sep 11, 2019 · Engine · 42,743 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 subaru brz. The contact bought the vehicle used from an independent mechanic. Prior to the contact taking possession of the vehicle, it was serviced at wilsonville subaru, 9200 sw bailey st, wilsonville, or 97070, 503‑946‑9203) per the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v772000 (engine and engine cooling). Upon taking possession of the vehicle, the contact heard a loud ticking noise coming from the engine. There were no warning indicators illuminated; however, an unknown warning indicator later illuminated as the contact continued driving. The contact called the dealer and they did not assist. The vehicle was then taken to bud clary subaru (961 commerce ave, longview, wa 98632, 360‑575‑6868) for diagnostic testing. The contact was informed that if the failure was linked to the recall, the dealer would service the vehicle free of charge. If the failure was not linked to the recall, the contact would have to pay for the diagnostic test. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 42,743.

Filed Aug 6, 2019 · Engine · 120,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 subaru brz. While driving approximately 65 MPH, a knocking noise was heard from the engine compartment and the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was towed to an unknown dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously serviced per the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v772000 (engine). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Jul 20, 2019 · Engine · 102,500 miles · NV

Had the valve spring recall done on my vehicle. After my vheicle was fixed car was making ticking noise. Brang the car back to dealership to chick on ticking noise and said that the car was fine, brang vehicle in a few times and always get the same answer on 7/19/18 was driving on the highway and car was making rapid ticking noise engine started losing power and engine died on highway.

Filed Jun 26, 2019 · Engine · NJ

Not accelerating properly and engine knocking after having j02 valve spring recall performed. Car is back in the shop for over 2 months.

Filed May 27, 2019 · Engine · 126,353 miles · NC

Had the engine valve springs recall repair done and in a little over a month, and 1,903 miles later, the engine died without any prior warning of any kind. The oil and filter was changed at the repair time as well. I was driving late this past friday night along a highway and the car started making a loud noise and knocking under the hood. Fortunately, I was at a place where I could slow down and pull off. As soon as I barely got off the road, my car died. From what I have been reading, this definitely happened as a result of the recall repair. I just hope that subaru will cover the repair costs because it sounds like the engine is done according to other reports I have read. Praise the lord, I or no one else was hurt from this incident. Recall repair completed april 15,2019. Engine failure happened may 25, 2019. In the process of getting the car towed to a different subaru repair center today.