Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2013. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2013.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 BRZ | 10 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 BRZ | 7 | 0 |
| 2016 BRZ | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 BRZ | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 BRZ | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 BRZMost complaints | 64 | 2 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Engine65
- Unknown or other12
- Fuel/propulsion system7
- Power train5
- Exterior lighting5
- Electrical system5
- Visibility/wiper4
- Service brakes4
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 27 BRZ vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 20 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.
| Model year | Vehicles in fatal crashes | Deaths in the vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 | 6 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 | 3 | 2 |
| 2014 | 4 | 6 |
| 2013 | 7 | 5 |
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 14 model-year variants; 3 of 3 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2027 SUBARU BRZ 2 DR ICE RWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2026 | 2026 SUBARU BRZ 2 DR N/A RWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2025 | 2025 Subaru BRZ 2 DR RWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2024 | 2024 SUBARU BRZ 2 DR RWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2023 | 2023 Subaru BRZ 2 DR RWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2022 | 2022 Subaru BRZ 2 DR RWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2020 | 2020 Subaru BRZ 2 DR RWD | — | 7.1 % |
| 2019 | 2019 Subaru BRZ 2 DR RWD | — | 7.1 % |
| 2018 | 2018 Subaru BRZ 2 DR RWD | — | 7.1 % |
| 2017 | 2017 Subaru BRZ 2 DR RWD | — | 7.1 % |
| 2016 | 2016 Subaru BRZ 2 DR RWD | ★★★★★ | 7.1 % |
| 2015 | 2015 Subaru BRZ 2 DR RWD | ★★★★★ | 7.1 % |
| 2014 | 2014 Subaru BRZ 2 DR RWD | ★★★★★ | 7.1 % |
| 2013 | 2013 Subaru BRZ 2 DR RWD | — | 0.0 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 13 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 8.4–9.6 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | BRZ · Minicompact · Premium gasoline | 11.1 | 7.8 | 9.6 |
| 2025 | BRZ · Minicompact · Premium gasoline | 11.1 | 7.8 | 9.6 |
| 2024 | BRZ · Minicompact · Premium gasoline | 11.0 | 7.7 | 9.5 |
| 2023 | BRZ · Minicompact · Premium gasoline | 11.0 | 7.7 | 9.5 |
| 2022 | BRZ · Minicompact · Premium gasoline | 11.0 | 7.7 | 9.5 |
| 2020 | BRZ · Minicompact · Premium gasoline | 9.7 | 7.2 | 8.6 |
| 2019 | BRZ · Minicompact · Premium gasoline | 9.7 | 7.2 | 8.6 |
| 2018 | BRZ · Minicompact · Premium gasoline | 9.7 | 7.2 | 8.6 |
| 2017 | BRZ · Minicompact · Premium gasoline | 9.7 | 7.2 | 8.6 |
| 2016 | BRZ · Minicompact · Premium gasoline | 9.6 | 7.0 | 8.4 |
| 2015 | BRZ · Minicompact · Premium gasoline | 9.6 | 7.0 | 8.4 |
| 2014 | BRZ · Minicompact · Premium gasoline | 9.6 | 7.1 | 8.5 |
| 2013 | BRZ · Minicompact · Premium gasoline | 9.6 | 7.1 | 8.5 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
1,084 BRZ cars are on the New Zealand register; 94% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| 2025 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 2023 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 2022 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 2021 | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2019 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 2018 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 2017 | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| 2016 | 40 | 0 | 39 |
| 2015 | 94 | 0 | 94 |
| 2014 | 143 | 5 | 133 |
| 2013 | 297 | 14 | 276 |
| 2012 | 372 | 9 | 356 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In Finland
73 BRZ cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 100% petrol, 0% diesel. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 | 78,000 km |
| 2016 | 10 | 108,000 km |
| 2015 | 22 | 113,000 km |
| 2014 | 28 | 124,000 km |
| 2013 | 8 | 128,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
In the United Kingdom
856 BRZ cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | 23 | 1 |
| 2020 | 24 | 1 |
| 2019 | 80 | — |
| 2018 | 87 | 2 |
| 2017 | 146 | 3 |
| 2016 | 117 | 6 |
| 2015 | 107 | 10 |
| 2014 | 105 | 16 |
| 2013 | 108 | 16 |
| 2012 | 58 | 9 |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
638 BRZ cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 88% passed first time, against 75% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.
| First registered | Tests | Passed first time |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 152 | 89% |
| 2016 | 120 | 89% |
| 2015 | 120 | 88% |
| 2014 | 116 | 84% |
| 2013 | 130 | 88% |
Why they fail
Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).
| Area | BRZ | All cars, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 3.8% | 6.4% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 2.7% | 8.1% |
| Brakes | 2.5% | 5.1% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Visibility | 1.7% | 4.0% |
| Suspension | 1.3% | 6.5% |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 0.3% | 0.5% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
New registrations in Europe
3,134 new Subaru BRZ cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2012 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Spain (2), Italy (1), Belgium (1).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | 160 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 126 | 191 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 270 | 191 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 374 | 191 (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 347 | 191 (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 405 | 177 (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 253 | — |
| 2015 | 323 | — |
| 2014 | 391 | — |
| 2013 | 384 | — |
| 2012 | 256 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the BRZ in 1 alert. European versions can differ from the North American car.
The engine's valve spring may not be strong enough. As a consequence, it could fracture under stress, causing the engine to stall whilst the vehicle is in movement.
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
5 campaigns cover the BRZ.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 BRZ and Toyota GR86 vehicles. The rear turn signals may intermittently become inoperative.
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.
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 vehicle. As a result, the vehicles fail to comply with requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
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.
SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 BRZ VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 25, 2011, THROUGH MAY 25, 2012. THE OWNERS MANUAL CONTAINS AN INACCURATE DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE FRONT PASSENGER OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM. OTHER PORTIONS OF THE OWNERS MANUAL, DESCRIBING THE AIR BAG SYSTEM, REQUIRE CLARIFICATION. AS SUCH, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 208, OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.
NHTSA recalls