Subaru BRZ years to avoid
The Subaru BRZ years to avoid are 2013 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2023 is the cleanest year on record.
130
Total complaints
5
Recall campaigns
2013–2024
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
BRZ years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | High complaint rate | 81 |
Every BRZ year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 12 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2017 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2013avoid | 81 | 2 |
Common questions
What are the worst Subaru BRZ years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the BRZ years to avoid are 2013. The cleanest year on record is 2023.
What is the best year for the Subaru BRZ?
By complaint volume, 2023 has the cleanest NHTSA record among BRZ years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Subaru BRZ have?
Across all model years, the BRZ has 5 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 130 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.