Subaru BRZ Recalls (2013-2022)
The Subaru BRZ has been the subject of 5 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA across the 2013 to 2022 model years. They cluster mostly around the exterior lighting, fuel system, and visibility.
The Subaru BRZ scores 98 out of 100 (grade A), one of the cleaner recall records among the vehicles we track. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 20% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 20% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 5 campaigns span 4 model years of the Subaru BRZ. The single largest affected 175,968 vehicles, over fuel system. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common BRZ problems owners report and its crash-test safety ratings.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Subaru BRZ may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
Subaru BRZ recalls by model year
Recall activity by model year. Select a year to jump to its recalls below. Older years often carry more recalls simply because defects surface over time.
Subaru BRZ recalls by affected system
Which vehicle systems the recalls touch, using NHTSA's component groups. Select a system to see how it is recalled across every make and model.
Recalls by model year
2022 Subaru BRZ Recalls
1 recall affects the 2022 Subaru BRZ, involving the exterior lighting.
2019 Subaru BRZ Recalls
1 recall affects the 2019 Subaru BRZ, involving the fuel system.
2018 Subaru BRZ Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2018 Subaru BRZ, involving the fuel system and visibility.
2013 Subaru BRZ Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2013 Subaru BRZ, involving the engine and engine cooling and equipment.
Every Subaru BRZ recall in detail
Exterior Lighting
- Affected years
- 2022 Subaru BRZ
- Vehicles in this recall
- 8,915
- Reported
- Aug 31, 2023
- Owners notified
- Jan 8, 2024
Defect: 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 may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Subaru's number for this recall is WRM-23.
NHTSA campaign number 23V609000.
Fuel System
- Affected years
- 2018-2019 Subaru BRZ
- Vehicles in this recall
- 175,968
- Reported
- Jul 29, 2021
- Owners notified
- Sep 24, 2021
Defect: 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 recall is WRG-21.
NHTSA campaign number 21V587000.
Visibility
- Affected years
- 2018 Subaru BRZ
- Vehicles in this recall
- 71,190
- Reported
- Dec 31, 2018
- Owners notified
- Feb 5, 2019
Defect: 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."
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 number for this recall is WTZ-85.
NHTSA campaign number 18V935000.
Engine And Engine Cooling
- Affected years
- 2013 Subaru BRZ
- Vehicles in this recall
- 165,534
- Reported
- Nov 1, 2018
- Owners notified
- Dec 26, 2018
Defect: 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 1-844-373-6614, Toyota owners may contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-888-270-9371. Subaru's number for this recall is WTY-84.
NHTSA campaign number 18V772000.
Equipment
- Affected years
- 2013 Subaru BRZ
- Vehicles in this recall
- 1,886
- Reported
- Jun 5, 2012
- Owners notified
- Jun 19, 2012
Defect: 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.
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 OWNERS MANUALS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.
NHTSA campaign number 12V254000.
Common questions about Subaru BRZ recalls
- Does the Subaru BRZ have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 5 recall campaigns on record for the Subaru BRZ across the 2013 to 2022 model years. The most common areas are the exterior lighting, fuel system, and visibility.
- How many times has the Subaru BRZ been recalled?
- The Subaru BRZ has 5 recall campaigns from the 2013 to 2022 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious Subaru BRZ recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the fuel system, affecting 175,968 vehicles. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Which Subaru BRZ model year has the most recalls?
- The 2013 Subaru BRZ has the most, with 2 recall campaigns on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my Subaru BRZ has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.