2015–2027 · 12 model years · 4 recalls

Subaru BRZ problems by year

We don't rate the Subaru BRZ yet, because we don't have its sales figures. The 2022 has the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (12). Owners complain most about engine & cooling. Popular years get more complaints, so treat these counts as a guide to what goes wrong, not a ranking.

Most common problems

Engine & cooling14
Body, glass & interior5
Airbags & seat belts3
Brakes2
Wheels & tires2
Transmission & drivetrain2

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, all years 2015–2027.

Every Subaru BRZ year at a glance

Model yearReliabilityComplaintsRecallsBest mpg
2027 BRZNot rated yet0025
2026 BRZNot rated yet0025
2025 BRZNot rated yet0025
2024 BRZNot rated yet4025
2023 BRZNot rated yet1025
2022 BRZNot rated yet12125
2020 BRZNot rated yet4027
2019 BRZNot rated yet1127
2018 BRZNot rated yet1227
2017 BRZNot rated yet10027
2016 BRZNot rated yet5028
2015 BRZNot rated yet3028

Reliability compares each year with similar cars from 2015 to 2024, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold. Complaint counts on their own aren't a score: popular cars get more of them.

Questions people ask

What are the most common Subaru BRZ problems?

Owners complain most about engine & cooling, body, glass & interior, airbags & seat belts.

Which Subaru BRZ year has the most recalls?

The 2018, with 2 recalls on record with NHTSA.