2013 SUBARU BRZ

2 recalls, 80 complaints - 393 TSBs

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Defect Description

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... Read more

165,534 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Defect Description

SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 BRZ VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 25, 2011, THROUGH MAY 25, 2012. THE OWNERS MANUAL CONTAINS AN INACCURATE DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE FRONT PASSENGER OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM. OTHER PORTIONS OF THE OWNERS MANUAL, DESCRIBIN... Read more

Consequence

MISINFORMATION COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.

Remedy

SUBARU WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND WILL MAIL CORRECTED OWNERS MANUALS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.

1,886 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

Complaint Statistics

80 total complaints 1 fires

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	47
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	4
VISIBILITY/WIPER	3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	3
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	2
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	2
POWER TRAIN	2
STRUCTURE	2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	2

Incident date: Mar 25, 2024

Two of the cargo tie-down D-rings bent when traveling with my UTV (2015 Kawasaki TeryX4 LE) in this toy hauler trailer. Upon investigation it appears the D-rings are not rated sufficiently to safely secure the rated trailer cargo capacity. The trailer is rated for a cargo capacity of 2,750 lbs (GV... Read more

Incident date: Oct 8, 2023

I bought a 2023 Honda accord sport hybrid June of 2023 two weeks after purchasing the vehicle it starting giving me issues such as the dash board and infotainment screen would freeze up and completely erase itself I took it to the dealership 2 times they told me that if it didn’t do it at the deal... Read more

Incident date: Jul 29, 2022

We took the car into the dealership due to an engine light being on and the recall was something they informed us about and we decided to take care of it all at the same time. We have never recieved safety recall information from Subaru. My Son owned the car prior to us and purchased from Subaru d... Read more

Incident date: Jul 29, 2022

Incident date: Jan 6, 2022

Took my 2013 BRZ Limited in for the Valve Spring recall. After work completed I was unable to get my car home before I had severe knocking, CEL, and power failure. Car was at dealership for over a month. After I got it back it's been driven 10k miles and has a rod bearing failure and all the same sy... Read more

Incident date: Aug 3, 2021

BLOWN SHORT BLOCK / CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD, BROKEN CONNECTING ROD, $7000+ ESTIMATES FOR ENGINE REBUILD. MY BRZ STALLED WHILE TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY.

Fire

Incident date: May 31, 2021

The contact owns a 2013 Subaru BRZ. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, he heard an abnormal sound coming from the engine. The vehicle loss motive power and stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was the... Read more

Incident date: Jan 17, 2021

I HAD MY BRZ RECALL REPAIR IN THE SPRING OF 2019. IT TOOK ABOUT 3 WEEKS FOR THE SUBARU DEALER TO FIX THE SPRING VALVE. WHEN I RECEIVED IT BACK, MY ENGINE FELT A LITTLE ROUGH AND HAD A HIGH IDLE AND MADE SOME NOISE. DUE TO THE PANDEMIC I HAVE NOT DRIVEN MUCH SINCE THE REPAIR, SO I DIDN'T NOTICE TOO ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 17, 2021

Incident date: May 6, 2019

MY CAR WAS RUNNING WITH ANY ISSUE UNTIL RIGHT AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR. THE RECALL (VALVE SPRINGS) REPAIR WAS PERFORMED DURING THE WEEK OF MAY 6TH, 2019. I PICKED UP THE CAR ON MAY 11, 2019 AND THE ENGINE STALLED A FEW TIMES ON THE ROAD ON THE SAME DAY WHEN I DROVE THE CAR BACK HOME. I CALLED THE ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 28, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SUBARU BRZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V772000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SUBARU OF EL CAJON (900 ARNELE AVE, EL CAJON, CA 92020) TO HAVE THE RECALL REPAIR PERFORMED. APPROXIMATELY 3,000 MILES AFTER THE VEHICLE... Read more

Incident date: Aug 3, 2020

ENGINE FAILURE FOLLOWING THE VALVE SPRING FACTORY RECALL. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE CRUISING ON A HIGHWAY. VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER. ELECTRONICS STILL FUNCTIONAL.

Incident date: Aug 3, 2020

ENGINE FAILURE FOLLOWING THE VALVE SPRING FACTORY RECALL. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE CRUISING ON A HIGHWAY. VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER. ELECTRONICS STILL FUNCTIONAL.

Incident date: Oct 3, 2020

THIS IS A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE WORK PERFORMED ON MY VEHICLE FOR THE WTY-84 RECALL. I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP (ANNAPOLIS SUBARU). AFTER MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH THE WORKMANSHIP MY CAR'S ENGINE IS BLOWN. ANNAPOLIS SUBARU HAS STATED THAT THEY HAVE WORKED ON MY VEHICLE LONG ENOUGH AND WILL ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 6, 2020

MY 2013 SUBARU BRZ WAS RECALLED AND "REPAIRED" FOR FAULTY VALVE SPRINGS AT MAGUIRE SUBARU IN ITHACA, NY IN SPRING 2019 AT 45,000 MILES. 700 MILES LATER ON JUNE 6, 2020, I EXPERIENCED A CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE WHILE I WAS DRIVING IN MOTION! MAGUIRE HAS HAD MY CAR FOR 8 WEEKS NOW. AFTER A SHORT B... Read more

Incident date: Jun 19, 2020

I TOOK MY 2013 SUBARU BRZ TO THE SUBARU DEALERSHIP FOR THE WTY84 FA20 VALVE SPRING RECALL ON DECEMBER 24, 2019. THE DEALERSHIP KEPT MY CAR FOR THREE MONTHS AND I PICKED UP MY CAR ON MARCH 31, 2020 AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED. TWO AND A HALF MONTHS LATER, AND ONLY 1,600 MILES SINCE THE REPAIRS, ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2019

THERE IS AN OPEN RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE'S ENGINE DUE TO THE VALVE SPRINGS, WHICH CAN RESULT IN ENGINE FAILURE. I PREVIOUSLY REPLACED THE ENGINE COMPLETELY TWICE DUE TO ENGINE FAILURE, AND I PROVIDED THE RECEIPTS WHERE THE ORIGINAL PARTS WERE REPLACED, AND DONE SO WITH HIGHER QUALITY COMPONENTS AFTER ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 20, 2020

ENGINE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. ENGINE HAD RECALL WORK PREFORMED AT 33,266 MILES AND FAILURE HAPPENED AT 35,915

Incident date: Jun 13, 2020

IN LATE 2018 I WAS NOTIFIED BY SUBARU OF THE VALVE SPRING RECALL FOR MY 2013 BRZ. I CARRIED MY CAR IN ON MARCH 31ST 2020 TO HAVE THE RECALL DONE. I PICKED MY CAR UP ON APRIL 9TH 2020. ON APRIL 14TH 2020, AFTER EXITING THE HIGHWAY, MY ENGINE STALLED AT A RED LIGHT. IT RESTARTED ON THE FIRST TRY WITH ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 16, 2020

VALVE SPRING RECALL (SUBARU RECALL WTY-84 AND NHTSA ID 18V-772) WAS PERFORMED AUG-SEP 2019. ON MARCH 16, 2020 WHILE DRIVING, THE CAR WAS EXPERIENCING ROD KNOCK AND HAD TO BE PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND TOWED TO FARRISH SUBARU IN FAIRFAX, VA. THE CAR'S ENGINE WAS TORN DOWN, SHORT BLOCK AND LONG BLOCK. ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 9, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SUBARU BRZ. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO COURTESY SUBARU OF CHICO (896 EAST AVE, CHICO, CA 95926) TO BE REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V772000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). UPON RETURNING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE OF KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM THE E... Read more

Incident date: Jan 13, 2020

HAD FACTORY VALVE SPRING RECALL COMPLETED BY SUBARU. THE ENGINE SEIZED WHILE DRIVING AFTER THE VALVE SPRINGS WERE REPLACED. THE SUBARU DEALERSHIP SAYS THE CAR NEEDS AT A MINIMUM AN ENGINE SHORT BLOCK, HEADS AND VALVE WORK.

Incident date: Jan 5, 2020

IN MARCH 2019, I HAD MY BRZ BROUGHT TO A SUBARU DEALER FOR A VALVE SPRING RECALL. IT TOOK THE DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES BEFORE THEY GOT IT RIGHT, AND 5000 MILES LATER, MY ENGINE IS BLOWN UP. I'VE READ ON SEVERAL WEBSITES THAT THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING TO MANY OTHER BRZ AND TOYOTA FRS OWNERS/CARS. I HAD... Read more

Incident date: Nov 17, 2019

ON JULY 17 2019 WE BOUGHT THE 2013 SUBARU BRZ FROM A BMW DEALERSHIP. AT THE TIME OF SALE WE WERE ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD AN OPEN RECALL, THEREFORE WE HAD ASKED THAT THE RECALL BE SERVICED PRIOR TO TAKING POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE. THE SERVICE WAS COMPLETED AT ANOTHER DEALERSHIP ON JULY 26, 201... Read more

Incident date: Sep 30, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SUBARU BRZ. WHILE THE CONTACT'S SON WAS DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE DRIVER HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THEN THE VEHICLE SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DRIVER'S RESIDENCE. OCEAN SUBARU OF FULLERTON (L... Read more

Incident date: Oct 4, 2019

IN APRIL 2019, I BROUGHT MY 2013 SUBARU BRZ TO THE SUBARU DEALERSHIP FOR VALVE SPRING RECALL. ABOUT 5 MONTHS LATER WHILE I'M DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, MY CAR MAKING LOUD KNOCKING NOISE AND VIBRATE AGGRESSIVELY. I'M VERY FORTUNATE THAT I MAKE IT HOME SAFE. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH, I FOUND OUT I'M NOT... Read more

Incident date: Aug 14, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SUBARU BRZ. THE CONTACT BOUGHT THE VEHICLE USED FROM AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. PRIOR TO THE CONTACT TAKING POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE, IT WAS SERVICED AT WILSONVILLE SUBARU, 9200 SW BAILEY ST, WILSONVILLE, OR 97070, 503-946-9203) PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V772000 (ENGINE... Read more

Incident date: May 28, 2019

IN MARCH 2019 I TOOK MY CAR INTO SUBARU FOR A FACTORY RECALL ON THE VALVE SPRINGS. THEY DID THE WORK AND I RECEIVED MY CAR BACK ABOUT TWO WEEKS LATER. ABOUT TWO MONTHS AFTER THAT MY CAR DIED WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY FOR NO APPARENT REASON. I CALLED SUBARU AND TOLD THEM WHAT HAPPENED AND THAT I THI... Read more

Incident date: Aug 2, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SUBARU BRZ. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, A KNOCKING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVI... Read more

Incident date: Jun 24, 2019

MY SUBARU BRZ WAS RECALLED FOR VALVE SPRINGS. I DROPPED OFF MY SUBARU ON JUNE 24TH FOR THE REPAIR. I WAS TOLD IT WOULD TAKE A FEW DAYS BUT THE CAR WAS NOT READY FOR PICK UP UNTIL SATURDAY JULY 20TH. WHEN I PICKED UP THE CAR I WAS CHARGED $33.00 FOR OIL FILTERS. WHEN I DROVE THE CAR OUT OF THE PARKIN... Read more

Incident date: Jul 19, 2019

HAD THE VALVE SPRING RECALL DONE ON MY VEHICLE. AFTER MY VHEICLE WAS FIXED CAR WAS MAKING TICKING NOISE. BRANG THE CAR BACK TO DEALERSHIP TO CHICK ON TICKING NOISE AND SAID THAT THE CAR WAS FINE, BRANG VEHICLE IN A FEW TIMES AND ALWAYS GET THE SAME ANSWER ON 7/19/18 WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND CA... Read more

Incident date: Jul 9, 2019

AFTER I PICKED UP MY CAR FROM COMPLETING THE VALVE SPRING RECALL WORK AT A LOCAL SUBARU DEALER, MY CAR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND THE TRACTION LIGHT TURNED ON IN LESS THAN 6 MILES DRIVING. I DROVE MY CAR BACK TO THE DEALER ON THE NEXT MORNING, AND THE DEALER TOLD ME THERE WERE ECM, CAM GEARS AND WIRING ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 11, 2019

NOT ACCELERATING PROPERLY AND ENGINE KNOCKING AFTER HAVING J02 VALVE SPRING RECALL PERFORMED. CAR IS BACK IN THE SHOP FOR OVER 2 MONTHS.

Incident date: Jun 20, 2019

I PICKED UP MY CAR FROM GETTING A RECALL DONE (NHTSA ID 18V-772, SUBARU RECALL WTY-84) ON THE VALVE SPRINGS A FEW DAYS AGO. MY MOTOR WAS RUNNING GREAT AND I DIDN'T HAVE ANY PROBLEMS BEFORE THE RECALL. SINCE I GOT MY CAR BACK FROM THE RECALL, THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL NOISES COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 15, 2019

CAR HAD 18V-772 (SUBARU WTY-84) VALVE SPRING RECALL PERFORMED APRIL 2019 WITH JUST UNDER 10K MILES. THAT WAS LESS THAN 200 MILES AGO. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS CAME ON AND ENGINE FELT LIKE IT LOST POWER. I HAVEN'T HAD A SINGLE PROBLEM WITH THE VEHIC... Read more

Incident date: Jun 5, 2019

I DROPPED MY CAR OFF FOR THE VALVE SPRING RECALL ON 3/26/2019 FOR WORK TO BE DONE THAT WEEK. NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V772000. I WAS RETURNED THE CAR 10 DAYS LATER, FAR LONGER THAN TOLD. ON WEDNESDAY, 6/5/2019, THE ENGINE STARTED MAKING A LOUD CLUNKING SOUND ESPECIALLY AT IDLE AND WHEN THE A/C WA... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2019

VALVE SPRING RECALL - HAD THE VALVE SPRING RECALL PERFORMED AND ROUGHLY 10K MILES LATER MY CAR HAS STALLED AND WHEN WON'T STAY RUNNING WHEN YOU TRY TO START AND IF YOU DO GET IT RUNNING THERE IS A LOUD CLUNKY NOISE THAT SOUNDS LIKE A VALVE TAP. I WAS DRIVING AND COMING OFF THE OFF RAMP AND THE CAR... Read more

Incident date: May 25, 2019

HAD THE ENGINE VALVE SPRINGS RECALL REPAIR DONE AND IN A LITTLE OVER A MONTH, AND 1,903 MILES LATER, THE ENGINE DIED WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING OF ANY KIND. THE OIL AND FILTER WAS CHANGED AT THE REPAIR TIME AS WELL. I WAS DRIVING LATE THIS PAST FRIDAY NIGHT ALONG A HIGHWAY AND THE CAR STARTED MAKING ... Read more

Incident date: May 11, 2019

2013 SUBARU BRZ 2.0 LIMITED. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. FACTORY RECALL RELATING TO FA20 VALVE SPRING REPLACEMENT COMPLETED BY SHERMAN OAKS (CALIFORNIA) SUBARU IN APRIL 2019. (DROPPED CAR OFF FOR REPAIR MONDAY, 4/15/2019, RECEIVED CAR FROM DEALERSHIP ON WEDNESDAY 4/24/2019) AFTER RECEIVING CAR, FOL... Read more

Incident date: May 11, 2019

Incident date: Mar 4, 2019

TOOK MY CAR IN BECAUSE GOT A RECALL LETTER FOR VALVE FAILURES ONLY OWNED CAR FOR 3 MONTHS THEY (SUBARU) REFUSED TO REPAIR IT SAID IT HAS AFTERMARKET PARTS ON IT. (IE AFTERMARKET TURBO AND PARTS THAT GO WITH IT ) ALL THESE CARS AT SOME POINT ARE GOING TO HAVE AFTERMARKET PARTS ADDED THAT'S WHAT THEY ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 15, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SUBARU BRZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V772000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO OCEAN SUBARU OF FULLERTON (LOCATED AT 1100 S EUCLID ST, FULLERTON, CA 92832, (888) 428-2419) WHERE THE VALVE SPRING WAS REPLAC... Read more

Incident date: Apr 1, 2019

I BROUGHT MY 2013 SUBARU BRZ ON 01/19/2018 FROM A PRIVATE OWNER. I RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER ON 01/23/2019, SO I WENT TO THE CLOSEST DEALER IN MY AREA WHICH IS THE CAMELBACK SUBARU AT PHOENIX, AZ. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH SHELDON V PINTO, HE TOLD ME THAT THERE ARE 50 CARS ARE WAITING FOR THE RECALL... Read more

Incident date: Feb 22, 2019

BROUGHT THE CAR IN FOR VALVE SPRING RECALL, CAR CAME BACK WITH CLOGGED OIL PASSAGES. DAMAGED HEADS SUCH AS ROCKERS, CAMSHAFTS, INTAKE AND EXHAUST VALVES. RTV SEALANT FOUND IN OIL PAN AND OIL PICKUP. RTV IS BLOCKING OIL PASSAGES IN ENGINE CAUSING STARVATION.

Incident date: Feb 11, 2019

AFTER AUTHORIZED SUBARU DEALER REPAIRED CAR RELATED TO VALVE SPRING RECALL, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND SUBARU DEALER DOESN'T KNOW HOW TO FIX IT. CAR HAS GONE IN AND OUT OF THE DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES. HAS BEEN IN THE DEALER NOW FOR ABOUT 2 MONTHS.

Incident date: Feb 11, 2019

Incident date: Apr 2, 2019

TAILLIGHT CONDENSATION WHEN RAINING. KNOWN DEFECT, BUT COMPANY WILL NOT PAY FOR REPAIR. STATING OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY. MAY OCCLUDE LIGHTS WHEN DRIVING. BROKEN DRIVER'S SIDE SUNVISOR IMPEDING VISION. MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ON ONLINE FORUMS, AGAIN REPORTED TO BE OUTSIDE WARRANTY DESPITE SAFETY ISSUE. T... Read more

Incident date: Apr 2, 2019

Incident date: Mar 29, 2019

THIS INCIDENT HAS HAOPENED TO ME AT LEAST 3 TIMES IMSINCE IVE HAD THIS CAR SINCE 2015 BUT I JUST IGNORED IT I THOUGHT IT WASNT THAT SERIOUS COZ IT JUST DOES IT ONCE IN A WHILE BUY THE LAST INCICDEMT ALMOST CAUSED ME AN ACCIDENT I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40-45 MPH RIGHT WHEN I LIGHTLY PRESSED ON MY BREAK ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 11, 2019

SO THE TECH DID MY RECALL, AFTER THE RECALL, IT WAS IDLING WEIRD AND ACTING STUPID, THE CAM GEAR SPROCKET DIED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, IT GOT REPLACED AND WAS RUNNING FINE WITH NO ISSUES. TOOK IT ON THE TEST DRIVE THEY WERE WAS LOOKING AT THE VVT ANGLES, AND EVERYTHING WAS LOOKING GOOD THEN HE W... Read more

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2013 SUBARU BRZ

2013 Subaru BRZ 2 DR RWD

Category	Rating
Rollover Risk	0.0%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	No
Lane Departure Warning	No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

EPA Fuel Economy, 2013 SUBARU BRZ

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (S6) (Rear-Wheel Drive)	24.0	33.0	28.0	Premium	$2,750
2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive)	21.0	29.0	24.0	Premium	$3,200

CO2 Emissions: 321.0 g/mile (Minicompact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2013 SUBARU BRZ

393 manufacturer communications from 188 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	66
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	49
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	28
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	21
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	21
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)	14
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	13
160000 STRUCTURE	13

350000 EQUIPMENT

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin announces the recommended cleaning procedures to followed when encountering vehicles with long time exposure to pollen on painted surfaces on vehicles imported from Japan. This bulletin does not apply to SIA built vehicles.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The purpose of this Bulletin is to provide procedures for the diagnosis and repair of oil seepage.

010000 STEERING

This bulletin announces the repair procedure to address rare cases of a squeaking-type sound occurring when turning the steering wheel.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.

350000 EQUIPMENT

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide a description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) web site.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Special Edition, 2012 current model subaru evaporative diagnostics and smoke testing.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

The purpose of this Bulletin is to provide procedures for the diagnosis and repair of oil seepage which may be coming from the areas listed in this bulletin.

350000 EQUIPMENT

The purpose of this Bulletin is to provide procedures for the diagnosis and repair of oil seepage which may be coming from the areas listed in this bulletin.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The purpose of this Bulletin is to provide procedures for the diagnosis and repair of oil seepage which may be coming from the areas listed in this bulletin.

010000 STEERING

This bulletin announces the repair procedure to address rare cases of a squeaking-type sound occurring when turning the steering wheel.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic essential information during diagnosis and repair of the Infotainment concerns. (Applicable to all models with Harman or Denso CP1 Infotainment).

061571 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:SUMP/TANK:DRAIN PLUG

This Bulletin announces design changes to the engine oil and CVT fluid drain plugs.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This Bulletin announces design changes to the engine oil and CVT fluid drain plugs.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin announces an additional service procedure for timing chain and / or cam sprocket replacement on FA and FB type engines.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin announces an additional service procedure for timing chain and / or cam sprocket replacement on FA and FB type engines.

200000 WHEELS

This bulletin announces a change made to the wheel lug nuts.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides a description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) web site.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin is to advise of SOAa??s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin is to advise of SOAa??s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin outlines changes in the service procedure for engine oil pressure inspection.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) web site.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin announces a design change made to the replacement front console box cover.

160000 STRUCTURE

This bulletin announces a design change made to the replacement front console box cover.

350000 EQUIPMENT

To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Service Information Bulletin announces design changes made to the ignition coil and engine wiring harness in response to a limited number of cases related to the ignition coil primary / secondary DTCs listed.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide procedures for the diagnosis and repair of oil seepage which may be coming from the areas listed.

350000 EQUIPMENT

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information.

200000 WHEELS

This Service Information Bulletin announces a change made to the wheel lug nuts.

350000 EQUIPMENT

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide a description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) web site.

350000 EQUIPMENT

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide a desription of current changes to service manuals available via the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) web site.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides a description of current changes to Service Manuals.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Special Service Tools Cross Reference List.

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

This service Information bulletin provides precautions to follow when servicing the Brembo brake calipers utilized on the models listed. Because of their aluminum construction, it is critcal to take extra care when servicing.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2013 model year BRZ and XV Crosstrek and 2012-2014 model year Impreza vehicles to replace the engine valve springs which may fracture. A total of 139,324 U.S. vehicles will be affected b

350000 EQUIPMENT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This service information bulletin announces availability of enhanced service parts to repair and optimize durability of the valve spring replacement (installer) tools used to perform the WTY-84 recall.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

350000 EQUIPMENT

All Models (Vehicle Cleaning- COVID-19Best Practices)

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system.

140000 AIR BAGS

This bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide a description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) web site.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide a description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) web site.

350000 EQUIPMENT

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide a description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) web site.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin announces availability of a new stop lamp switch for the models listed above equipped with LED - type rear combination lamps.

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

This bulletin announces availability of a new stop lamp switch for the models listed above equipped with LED - type rear combination lamps.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This Bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This Bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system.

140000 AIR BAGS

This Bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system.

350000 EQUIPMENT

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The purpose of this Bulletin is to provide procedures for the diagnosis and repair of oil seepage which may be coming from the areas listed below: There are six areas that should be closely inspected if an oil leak is reported by the cust

160000 STRUCTURE

This Service Information Bulletin announces a design change made to the rear bumper cover side mounting brackets. These new brackets provide increased clearance between the edges of the bumper cover and the corresponding quarter panels. Thi

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

This bulletin announces availability of individual service parts and provides an installation procedure for the A/C compressor clutch assembly. Previously, a complete compressor assembly was necessary if any of the clutch components require

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

This Service Information bulletin announces instruction for application of additional lubrication between the brake caliper support and pad clips. This will prevent the pad from dragging due to corrosion buildup which may result in uneven o

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This Service Information bulletin provides new inspection and repair procedures for AVCS (Active Valve Control System) -related DTCs on the FA and FB engine equipped models listed above. The applicable Service Manuals will be revised with t

160000 STRUCTURE

This bulletin announces availability of a new retaining plate and installation method to address gapping conditions which may develop between the front bumper cover and fender.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter.

074000 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (PWS)

This bulletin provides an additional service procedure for replacing the pulsation dampers located on both low-pressure fuel delivery pipes as shown in the illustration below. Although the BRZ Service Manual does not currently show the damp

350000 EQUIPMENT

To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.

113100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID

This bulletin announces part information for new Active Valve Control System (AVCS) oil control solenoid valves (OCV) which contain a redesigned internal oil seal. The new seal will eliminate potential oil seepage into the wire harness conn

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

350000 EQUIPMENT

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

350000 EQUIPMENT

This Service Information bulletin announces a design change made to the rubber timing hole access plug to improve its retention and prevent water intrusion into the converter case.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

350000 EQUIPMENT

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

The purpose of this bulletin is to clarify the proper installation direction of the valve springs used on the FA engine. The springs have a light blue paint mark identifier as shown in the chart below.

350000 EQUIPMENT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This Bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system.

140000 AIR BAGS

This Bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a high-pitched ?chirp?, ?squeak? or ?cricket? sound heard coming from the engine?s Direct Injection (DI) high-pressure fuel pump. Not all DI pumps may exhibit this sound. So

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This Service Information Bulletin announces design changes to the engine?s knock sensor which will help improve vehicle assembly line efficiency and increase durability. In some cases, the Check Engine light may illuminate and a knock senso

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

This bulletin provides a service procedure to address a gap between the top edge of the door and the instrument panel on the models listed as shown in the photo below. The gap may also make the glove box door difficult to close fully.There

161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

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SUBARU BRZ - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the SUBARU BRZ across all model years (2013, 2022).

6 Total Recalls

127 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

3 Reported Crashes

2 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

SUBARU BRZ - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2024	0	3	View
2022	1	12	View
2020	0	4	View
2019	1	1	View
2018	2	1	View
2017	0	10	View
2016	0	5	View
2015	0	3	View
2014	0	8	View
2013 (current)	2	80

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Model	Recalls	Complaints
IMPREZA	321	3,425	View
LEGACY	307	4,132	View
OUTBACK	288	12,131	View
SOLTERRA	259	109	View
WRX	190	1,208	View
FORESTER	134	8,512	View
ASCENT	112	1,248	View
TRIBECA	70	51	View

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