2017 Subaru Brz Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Subaru Brz.

20162018
Complaints
10
per 10K Sold
24.2
US Sales
4,131
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2017 Subaru Brz Problems

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

#12 complaints

Airbags

#21 complaints

Electrical Faults

#31 complaints

Electronic Stability Control

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Subaru Brz.

Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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2017 Subaru Brz — FAQ

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

Is the 2017 Subaru Brz reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2017 Subaru Brz has 10 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Subaru Brz?
Top reported problems: Airbags (2 complaints); Electrical Faults (1 complaints); Electronic Stability Control (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2017 Subaru Brz?
NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Subaru Brz include 1 crash-related reports, 1 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 2017 Subaru Brz have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2017 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 2017 Subaru Brz?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

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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