2013 Subaru Brz Problems

Severe Issues

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2013 Subaru Brz.

< older2014
Complaints
80
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2013 Subaru Brz Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#147 complaints

ENGINE

Avg mileage:65,304 mi
Fires:1
#26 complaints

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Avg mileage:54,250 mi
#33 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:2,800 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Subaru Brz.

ENGINE
47
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
65,304
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
54,250
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
2,800
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
37,652
VISIBILITY/WIPER
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
20,160
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
30,249
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
1,440
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
27,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
1,500
POWER TRAIN
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
88,000
SERVICE BRAKES
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
2,000
STRUCTURE
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
5,600
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
2,800
SEATS
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
10,000
STEERING
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
30,000
VISIBILITY
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
2,800

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Recalls for 2013 Subaru Brz

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~167,420 vehicles.

18V772000ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
~165,534 affected

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.

12V254000EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
~1,886 affected

SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 BRZ VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 25, 2011, THROUGH MAY 25, 2012. THE OWNER’S MANUAL CONTAINS AN INACCURATE DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE FRONT PASSENGER OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM. OTHER PORTIONS OF THE OWNER’S 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.”

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