2013 Subaru BRZ engine problems

The 2013 Subaru BRZ has 49 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 61% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.

Engine complaints

61%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Engine complaints by year

BRZ engine complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

18V772000EngineNovember 1, 2018 · 165,534 units

Defect

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Subaru Impreza, 2012-2013 Impreza Stationwagon, 2013 Subaru BRZ, XV Crosstrek and Toyota Scion FR-S vehicles. The engine valve springs in these vehicles may fracture causing an engine malfunction or a possible engine stall.

Consequence

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Subaru will notify their owners. Toyota will notify the FR-S owners. Dealers will replace the valve springs, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614, Toyota owners may contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-888-270-9371. Subaru's number for this recall is WTY-84.

What owners report

“BLOWN SHORT BLOCK / CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD, BROKEN CONNECTING ROD, $7000+ ESTIMATES FOR ENGINE REBUILD. MY BRZ STALLED WHILE TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY. ”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · August 3, 2021 · fire

Common questions

How many engine complaints does the 2013 Subaru BRZ have?

NHTSA has 49 complaints about the 2013 Subaru BRZ engine — 61% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2013 Subaru BRZ engine?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the engine: 18V772000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.