Model year
2013 Subaru BRZ
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 64 complaints for the 2013 Subaru BRZ (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (47), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (7), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 24–28 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,950–$3,400, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2013 64 complaints
- 2014 6 complaints
- 2015 3 complaints
- 2016 3 complaints
- 2017 7 complaints
- 2018 1 complaints
- 2019 1 complaints
- 2020 2 complaints
- 2022 10 complaints
- 2023 1 complaints
- 2024 3 complaints
- 2025 0 complaints
- 2026 0 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
18V772000 · Nov 1, 2018
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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…
12V254000 · Jun 5, 2012
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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…
Complaints
64 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 1, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRZ · 2L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 | 33 | 28 | — | — | $2,950 |
| BRZ · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2013 Subaru BRZ at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.