2016 Subaru Brz Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2016 Subaru Brz.

20152017
Complaints
5
per 10K Sold
12.1
US Sales
4,141
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2016 Subaru Brz Problems

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

#11 complaints

Electrical Faults

#21 complaints

Brakes

Crash-related:1
#31 complaints

Suspension Failures

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Subaru Brz.

Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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2016 Subaru Brz — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2016 Subaru Brz reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2016 Subaru Brz has 5 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2016 Subaru Brz?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (1 complaints); Brakes (1 complaints); Suspension Failures (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2016 Subaru Brz?
NHTSA complaints for the 2016 Subaru Brz include 3 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2016 Subaru Brz have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2016 Subaru Brz as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2016 Subaru Brz?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Subaru Brz reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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