Oil went dangerously low during normal 6000 mile period ( no reading on dipstick, no warning light). Subaru has replaced the engine twice under warranty due to oil consumption, 1 pint in 1200 miles. Issue started around 20k miles, engine replaced at 30k and 39k miles.
The worst 2023 Subaru BRZ problems
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Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2023 Subaru BRZ 180
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This bulletin announces a change to the troubleshooting tree when diagnosing DTC P2404 EVAP SYSTEM LEAK...
- This bulletin announces availability of new reprograming files for the Engine Control Module (ECM)...
- This is an update announcement regarding the TechShare & NorthStar Integration
- This Service Information Bulletin announces Service Manual updates for the diagnosis of hands-free calling...
- This announcement provides information on the connected services platform for Subaru EVs.
- This bulletin provides a step-by-step diagnostic procedure for resolving Remote Engine Start (RES)...
- This Service Information Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but...
- This announcement provides information on DCM replacememts due to a parasitic draw.
- This announcement provides information on an outage affecting the Subaru Select Monitor 5 application.
- This Service Information Bulletin announces the availability of ThreeBond 1216J (SOA868V9640) designed for...
2023 Subaru BRZ fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4‑cyl | RWD | 20-21 | 27-30 | 22-25 |
What 2023 Subaru BRZ owners say
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Questions about the 2023 Subaru BRZ
Is the 2023 Subaru BRZ reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2023 Subaru BRZ, fewer than a typical BRZ model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2023 Subaru BRZ?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2023 Subaru BRZ have?
No recalls on record.
What gas mileage does the 2023 Subaru BRZ get?
Official estimates for the 2023 Subaru BRZ range from 22 to 25 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.4L 4-cyl, RWD) gets 20-21 city and 27-30 highway.
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