Subaru

BRZ

Minicompact Cars · model years 2013 to 2027

The verdict

Best year: 2027. complaints: 0, below this model's typical 3; recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file.

Worst year: 2013. complaints: 64, about 21.3x this model's typical 3; recalls: 2, this model typically has none on file.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Subaru BRZ
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	TSBs	Top complaints
2013	2Gas	26	200	$2,975	2	64	231	ENGINE 58%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 9%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 4%
complaints: 64, about 21.3x this model's typical 3 recalls: 2, this model typically has none on file complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 5 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.6 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2014	2Gas	26	200	$2,975	0	6	161	ENGINE 63%, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 13%, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 13%
complaints: 6, about 2x this model's typical 3 recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 45 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.8 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2015	2Gas	26	200	$2,975	0	3	138	ENGINE 67%, SEAT BELTS 33%
complaints: 3, in line with this model's typical 3 recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 80 of 100, where higher is better.
2016	2Gas	26	200	$2,975	0	3	124	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20%, SERVICE BRAKES 20%, SUSPENSION 20%
complaints: 3, in line with this model's typical 3 recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 80 of 100, where higher is better.
2017	2Gas	25.5	203	$3,025	0	7	124	UNKNOWN OR OTHER 30%, AIR BAGS 20%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%
complaints: 7, about 2.3x this model's typical 3 recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 35 of 100, where higher is better.
2018	2Gas	25.5	203	$3,025	2	1	147	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 100%
complaints: 1, below this model's typical 3 recalls: 2, this model typically has none on file Score: 60 of 100, where higher is better.
2019	2Gas	25.5	203	$3,025	1	1	146	ENGINE 100%
complaints: 1, below this model's typical 3 recalls: 1, this model typically has none on file Score: 80 of 100, where higher is better.
2020	2Gas	25.5	203	$3,025	0	2	109	ENGINE 25%, POWER TRAIN 25%, SUSPENSION 25%
complaints: 2, below this model's typical 3 recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 85 of 100, where higher is better.
2022	2Gas	23.5	228	$3,300	1	10	115	ENGINE 50%, EXTERIOR LIGHTING 25%, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 8%
complaints: 10, about 3.3x this model's typical 3 recalls: 1, this model typically has none on file Score: 30 of 100, where higher is better.
2023	2Gas	23.5	228	$3,300	0	1	86	ENGINE 100%
complaints: 1, below this model's typical 3 recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 90 of 100, where higher is better.
2024	2Gas	23.5	228	$3,300	0	3	70	ENGINE 50%, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 25%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 25%
complaints: 3, in line with this model's typical 3 recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 80 of 100, where higher is better.
2025	2Gas	23.5	228	$3,525	0	0	16	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 3 recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2026	2Gas	23.5	no data	$3,525	0	0	no data	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 3 recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2027	2Gas	23.5	no data	$3,525	0	0	no data	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 3 recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2013: 26 to 2027: 23.5

Owner complaints2013: 64 to 2027: 0

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Subaru BRZ to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.