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Subaru BRZ: recalls and fuel economy
5recall campaigns (model years 2010+)
0with a "do not drive" advisory
0with a "park outside" advisory
Counts come from NHTSA's recall file and include every version NHTSA lists under this model family (see how we group models). To see whether your car still needs a repair, check its VIN or use NHTSA's VIN lookup.
Recall campaigns by model year
Recalls by component
Exterior Lighting1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Visibility1
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Equipment1
EPA fuel economy and yearly fuel cost
| Model year | Fuel | Combined | EPA yearly fuel cost | Versions |
|---|
| 2013 | Premium Gasoline | 24–28 MPG | $2,950–$3,400 | 2 |
| 2014 | Premium Gasoline | 24–28 MPG | $2,950–$3,400 | 2 |
| 2015 | Premium Gasoline | 24–28 MPG | $2,950–$3,400 | 2 |
| 2016 | Premium Gasoline | 24–28 MPG | $2,950–$3,400 | 2 |
| 2017 | Premium Gasoline | 24–27 MPG | $3,050–$3,400 | 2 |
| 2018 | Premium Gasoline | 23–27 MPG | $3,050–$3,550 | 3 |
| 2019 | Premium Gasoline | 24–27 MPG | $3,050–$3,400 | 2 |
| 2020 | Premium Gasoline | 23–27 MPG | $3,050–$3,550 | 3 |
| 2022 | Premium Gasoline | 22–25 MPG | $3,300–$3,750 | 2 |
| 2023 | Premium Gasoline | 22–25 MPG | $3,300–$3,750 | 2 |
| 2024 | Premium Gasoline | 22–25 MPG | $3,300–$3,750 | 2 |
| 2025 | Premium Gasoline | 22–25 MPG | $3,300–$3,750 | 2 |
| 2026 | Premium Gasoline | 22–25 MPG | $3,300–$3,750 | 2 |
| 2027 | Premium Gasoline | 22–25 MPG | $3,300–$3,750 | 2 |
Ranges cover the engine, drivetrain and trim versions EPA rates for that year. Yearly fuel cost is EPA's own estimate, based on 15,000 miles a year and EPA's projected fuel price; your cost will differ.
All recall campaigns, newest first
Exterior Lighting · about 8,915 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 BRZ and Toyota GR86 vehicles. The rear turn signals may intermittently become inoperative.
Risk: Inoperative rear turn signals may not notify other drivers of a turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both rear combination lamp assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Subaru owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Toyota owners…
Fuel System, Gasoline · about 175,968 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this…
Visibility · about 71,190 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Legacy, Outback, and BRZ vehicles. In the affected vehicles, a software issue may cause the audio display system to not initialize, resulting in the camera display remaining blank. If this occurs, the rearview image will not display while backing up the…
Risk: Failure to display the rearview image while backing up increases the risk of crash.
Remedy: Subaru has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the audio system display software, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's…
Engine And Engine Cooling · about 165,534 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Subaru Impreza, 2012-2013 Impreza Stationwagon, 2013 Subaru BRZ, XV Crosstrek and Toyota Scion FR-S vehicles. The engine valve springs in these vehicles may fracture causing an engine malfunction or a possible engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. Toyota will notify the FR-S owners. Dealers will replace the valve springs, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at…
Equipment · about 1,886 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 BRZ VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 25, 2011, THROUGH MAY 25, 2012. THE OWNERÂS MANUAL CONTAINS AN INACCURATE DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE FRONT PASSENGER OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM. OTHER PORTIONS OF THE OWNERÂS MANUAL, DESCRIBING THE AIR BAG SYSTEM,…
Risk: MISINFORMATION COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.
Remedy: SUBARU WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND WILL MAIL CORRECTED OWNERÂS MANUALS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.
Summaries are NHTSA's own text, shortened. Read the full notice on NHTSA's site via the campaign number.