2013 Subaru BRZ problems and complaints
Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Subaru BRZ. The most-reported areas: Engine (47), Unknown Or Other (7), Fuel/Propulsion System (4).
Key takeaways
- 65 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 0 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 47 | 72% |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 | 11% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | 6% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 | 5% |
| Electrical System | 3 | 5% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 3% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 3% |
| Power Train | 2 | 3% |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 3% |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 2 | 3% |
| Structure | 2 | 3% |
| Fuel System | 2 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Subaru BRZ 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-10-30
When refueling, the gas pump nozzle shuts off almost immediately as if the tank is full, even when the tank is near empty. The only way to add fuel is to hold the nozzle at a specific angle and repeatedly squeeze the trigger at a very slow trickle. The problem has gotten progressively worse over time. This is a widely...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-07-22
Hello, My name is [XXX] and I have a Subaru BRZ 2013 which harbors a valve spring recall (NHTSA Campaign ID 18V-772, Subaru Recall WTY-84). In seeking help to repair this, I had a customer experience that can be viewed as neglectful, deceitful and malicious in nature. Dealership Recall Refusals I called into two differ...
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2024-04-23
The contact owns a 2013 Subaru BRZ. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with maintenance failure. The contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V772000...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.