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2022 Subaru BRZ reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2022 Subaru BRZ has 10 complaints with NHTSA after 5 years, or 3 per year. That is more complaints per year than most BRZ years here — over the median of the other years, which is 0. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Turn signal.

2013 Subaru BRZ
Photo by Hugh Llewelyn, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 2.0
Complaints

10

Per year

3

Recalls

1

Years on the road

5

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (6 of 10), then Exterior lighting (3) and Fuel and propulsion system (1).

Next to 2021 and 2023

The 2021 BRZ has 0 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2023 has 1 complaint, 0 per year. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2022 Subaru BRZ. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall exterior lighting, turn signal 2023-08-31 · NHTSA campaign 23V609000
Summary Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 BRZ and Toyota GR86 vehicles. The rear turn signals may intermittently become inoperative.
Remedy Dealers will replace both rear combination lamp assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Subaru owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Subaru's number for this recall is WRM-23.

Complaints by component (10 total)

Engine
6
Exterior lighting
3
Fuel and propulsion system
1
Service brakes
1
Wheels
1
Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

5202252023
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "Stock blinkers rapidly flash faster than normal, blinkers cannot be seen in the rear at the time when signaling left or right during this time"
    Exterior lighting · filed 2023-03-28
  • "I purchased a new 2022 Subaru BRZ. Shortly after the purchase, the wheel bolts loosened which caused catastrophic damage to the wheel, and all brake components. Upon further research, we believe this may be an inherent…"
    Wheels, Service brakes · filed 2023-03-07
  • "This is a new car. There’s was only 31 miles when I purchased. One day, there’s some sound when I driving the vehicle. Once I parked, all the warning lamps was on, then my car wasn’t able to move. When the incident…"
    Engine, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2023-02-20
  • "During my early commute on a sunny morning shortly after sunrise with the sun at the rear of the vehicle, when selecting the turn signal, the dash display flashes rapidly, i.e., hyperflashing, and it has been confirmed…"
    Exterior lighting · filed 2023-02-08
  • "When the sun is facing the rear of the car, the rear turn signals do not activate, and the turn signals flash rapidly. It is exactly what happens in this youtube video: https://youtu.be/dHwMCdlJfYQ This is a danger,…"
    Exterior lighting · filed 2023-02-07

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2022 Subaru BRZ 2 DR RWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
BRZ 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Rear-wheel drive 21 30 25 MPG $3200
BRZ 2.4L, 4-cyl Manual 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 20 27 22 MPG $3650

Specs and fitment

2nd generation (ZD8), 2022–present
Body styles Coupe
Oil 0W-20 synthetic (5W-30 for top-up only if 0W-20 unavailable) , 5.3 qt capacity
Tire size 215/45R17, 215/40R18 (trim dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 23V-609 covers certain 2022 Subaru BRZ vehicles, and also Toyota GR86 vehicles: the rear turn signals may intermittently become inoperative. Dealers replace both rear combination lamp assemblies. The campaign's published unit count is shared with the listed GR86 vehicles.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Subaru BRZ reliable?

The 2022 Subaru BRZ has 10 complaints with NHTSA after 5 years, or 3 per year. That is more complaints per year than most BRZ years here — over the median of the other years, which is 0. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Turn signal.

What are common problems with a 2022 Subaru BRZ?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (6 of 10), then Exterior lighting (3) and Fuel and propulsion system (1).

Is the 2022 Subaru BRZ more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2021 BRZ has 0 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2023 has 1 complaint, 0 per year. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2022 Subaru BRZ been recalled?

The 2022 Subaru BRZ has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Subaru BRZ?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 2022 Subaru BRZ with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2022 Subaru BRZ get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2022 Subaru BRZ is 23.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Subaru BRZ take?

0W-20 synthetic on first gen (2013-2020) and second gen (2022-on); second gen allows 5W-30 for top-up only if 0W-20 is unavailable.

What does recall 18V-772 cover on early BRZ?

Certain 2013 BRZ vehicles among other Subaru and Scion FR-S models: engine valve springs may break, which can cause engine damage or a stall. Dealers replace the valve springs.

What tire sizes does the second-gen BRZ use?

215/45R17 and 215/40R18 depending on trim.