https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Subaru BRZ. en-us Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:50:23 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz#complaint-2102700 Sun, 22 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Engine started knocking, within 4 miles engine seized up will not run, only 78,000 miles on the car, original owners, maintained meticulously https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz#complaint-2102723 Sun, 22 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Stock fuel lines on the driver side of vehicle are having rubbing/clearance issues with the hood and are causing engine fires for the 2022+ Subaru BRZ/Toyota GR86 model vehicles. https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz#complaint-2102724 Sun, 22 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Stock fuel lines on the driver side of vehicle are having rubbing/clearance issues with the hood and are causing engine fires for the 2022+ Subaru BRZ/Toyota GR86 model vehicles. https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz#complaint-2056026 Wed, 15 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT See attached document for complaint. https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz#complaint-2048264 Sun, 15 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT The stock head unit (Model #: CA645UL) in my vehicle has been having Bluetooth issues. Every since I purchased the vehicle in 2016, from time to time, the audio from my Bluetooth would cut out and then come back on. It was only once in a blue moon ever since I bought the car, so I never paid much attention to it. However, recently it's been cutting out more frequently than usual. When I took my ve https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz#complaint-2048265 Sun, 15 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT The stock head unit (Model #: CA645UL) in my vehicle has been having Bluetooth issues. Every since I purchased the vehicle in 2016, from time to time, the audio from my Bluetooth would cut out and then come back on. It was only once in a blue moon ever since I bought the car, so I never paid much attention to it. However, recently it's been cutting out more frequently than usual. When I took my ve https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz#complaint-2043235 Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT I am not writing because of a vehicle failure. I'm contacting you because my daughter purchased this vehicle for my grandson, and we find the vehicle did not come with a spare tire. I called Subaru and told them I would like to purchase a spare and a wheel. I was informed by the dealership, and directly from Subaru, that they don't make a spare tire for the vehicle. They advised that Subaru found https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz#complaint-2003754 Sun, 30 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT I was driving the car on the Highway & the car caught on fire from the engine bay area. I drover the car for about 5 miles before the fire. the car has no modification & everything in OEM/Stock condition. Many people reported having the same issue with engine catching on fire for Subaru BRZ Toyota 86 & Toyota FRS since they all share the same engine & mechanical component https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz#complaint-2003755 Sun, 30 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT I was driving the car on the Highway & the car caught on fire from the engine bay area. I drover the car for about 5 miles before the fire. the car has no modification & everything in OEM/Stock condition. Many people reported having the same issue with engine catching on fire for Subaru BRZ Toyota 86 & Toyota FRS since they all share the same engine & mechanical component https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz#complaint-1998885 Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT -Manual Transmission issues with grinding or failure to go into gear. Vehicle is available for inspection upon request. -Merging into highway traffic can be dangerous when I'm more focused on my transmission grinding loudly and having difficulty shifting gears to get up to speed. -Unknown -Unknown -No warning lights of any kind https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz#complaint-1985951 Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2013 Subaru BRZ. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with maintenance failure. The contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V772000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz#complaint-1981379 Sun, 07 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT On the day before Easter, while driving down W. Colonial Dr., a car suddenly pulled out in front of me, causing me to slam on the brakes. immediately after, it seemed like the brake booster blew out, as my brakes started making a hissing sound and felt like they were losing pressure. Additionally, I noticed a clunking noise coming from my car. Three or four days later, while driving, my brakes fai https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz#complaint-1981380 Sun, 07 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT On the day before Easter, while driving down W. Colonial Dr., a car suddenly pulled out in front of me, causing me to slam on the brakes. immediately after, it seemed like the brake booster blew out, as my brakes started making a hissing sound and felt like they were losing pressure. Additionally, I noticed a clunking noise coming from my car. Three or four days later, while driving, my brakes fai https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz#complaint-1981381 Sun, 07 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT On the day before Easter, while driving down W. Colonial Dr., a car suddenly pulled out in front of me, causing me to slam on the brakes. immediately after, it seemed like the brake booster blew out, as my brakes started making a hissing sound and felt like they were losing pressure. Additionally, I noticed a clunking noise coming from my car. Three or four days later, while driving, my brakes fai https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz#complaint-1959451 Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT From the very first day I had these brakes pads installed they performed terribly. At low speeds, under 25mph, they would shriek and slightly shake the vehicle; far worse response at higher speeds. I read somewhere online that the remedy for this problem was to "wed" the pads to the existing rotors. So, I performed that as best as I could in a safe and sound manner which resulted in a continuation https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz#complaint-1939033 Fri, 27 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT Seatbelts, both driver and passenger side will remain locked and in the retracted position unable to be fastened if the car is parked facing up a steep hill. Not until the car is moved to level ground can the seatbelts be put on. https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz#complaint-1931842 Fri, 29 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT At 20,000 miles I notice a popping coming from the right front wheel area at low speeds or turning to park. 2 dealerships told me nothing was wrong. At 45, 650 I insisted the dealership fix the problem as it was now on both sides of the front wheel area. Top hats and motor mounts needed replacement. The car only had 45, 650 miles on it. https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz#complaint-1931843 Fri, 29 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT At 20,000 miles I notice a popping coming from the right front wheel area at low speeds or turning to park. 2 dealerships told me nothing was wrong. At 45, 650 I insisted the dealership fix the problem as it was now on both sides of the front wheel area. Top hats and motor mounts needed replacement. The car only had 45, 650 miles on it. https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz#complaint-1931844 Fri, 29 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT At 20,000 miles I notice a popping coming from the right front wheel area at low speeds or turning to park. 2 dealerships told me nothing was wrong. At 45, 650 I insisted the dealership fix the problem as it was now on both sides of the front wheel area. Top hats and motor mounts needed replacement. The car only had 45, 650 miles on it. https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz#recall-23V609000-subaru-subaru-brz-2022 Thu, 31 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 BRZ and Toyota GR86 vehicles. The rear turn signals may intermittently become inoperative. https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz#complaint-1883533 Tue, 28 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT Stock blinkers rapidly flash faster than normal, blinkers cannot be seen in the rear at the time when signaling left or right during this time https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz#complaint-1880362 Wed, 15 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT Engine hiccups while engine temperature gets enough level. Nothing comes on dashboard but I can definitely felt the car's hiccup very randomly. https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz#complaint-1878548 Wed, 08 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT This week when I started my car, a yellow caution light appeared on my dash and a “check SRS warning light” appeared next to it. It would turn on and off, so i am unsure of what the problem is. I brought my car in for an inspection on January 28th, and they didn’t detect any issue regarding airbags or anything related to it. One thing i noticed is whenever the passenger seat is pulled forward or b https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz#complaint-1878549 Wed, 08 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT This week when I started my car, a yellow caution light appeared on my dash and a “check SRS warning light” appeared next to it. It would turn on and off, so i am unsure of what the problem is. I brought my car in for an inspection on January 28th, and they didn’t detect any issue regarding airbags or anything related to it. One thing i noticed is whenever the passenger seat is pulled forward or b https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz#complaint-1878550 Wed, 08 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT This week when I started my car, a yellow caution light appeared on my dash and a “check SRS warning light” appeared next to it. It would turn on and off, so i am unsure of what the problem is. I brought my car in for an inspection on January 28th, and they didn’t detect any issue regarding airbags or anything related to it. One thing i noticed is whenever the passenger seat is pulled forward or b https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz#complaint-1878258 Tue, 07 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT I purchased a new 2022 Subaru BRZ. Shortly after the purchase, the wheel bolts loosened which caused catastrophic damage to the wheel, and all brake components. Upon further research, we believe this may be an inherent vehicle defect. This problem is subject to a recall involving hub bolts which can loosen to the point where the wheel can detach from the vehicle damaging the brake components https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz#complaint-1878259 Tue, 07 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT I purchased a new 2022 Subaru BRZ. Shortly after the purchase, the wheel bolts loosened which caused catastrophic damage to the wheel, and all brake components. Upon further research, we believe this may be an inherent vehicle defect. This problem is subject to a recall involving hub bolts which can loosen to the point where the wheel can detach from the vehicle damaging the brake components https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz#complaint-1874867 Mon, 20 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT This is a new car. There’s was only 31 miles when I purchased. One day, there’s some sound when I driving the vehicle. Once I parked, all the warning lamps was on, then my car wasn’t able to move. When the incident happened, it was only 4 months of using it and only 5,498 miles. Then I bring my car back to retailer and they inform me I need to replace the whole engine because of lack of oil. Even https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz#complaint-1874868 Mon, 20 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT This is a new car. There’s was only 31 miles when I purchased. One day, there’s some sound when I driving the vehicle. Once I parked, all the warning lamps was on, then my car wasn’t able to move. When the incident happened, it was only 4 months of using it and only 5,498 miles. Then I bring my car back to retailer and they inform me I need to replace the whole engine because of lack of oil. Even https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-brz#complaint-1871886 Wed, 08 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT During my early commute on a sunny morning shortly after sunrise with the sun at the rear of the vehicle, when selecting the turn signal, the dash display flashes rapidly, i.e., hyperflashing, and it has been confirmed that the rear signal light does not operate during this anomaly. The forward turn signal does function but flashes at a rapid rate. This is a repeatable occurrence when the sun is