repaired · 2020 Q1
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
2013 Subaru BRZProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 65 owner complaints about the 2013 Subaru BRZ, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-772 the manufacturer reports only 67% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 30, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 Subaru BRZ has problems
65 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
47Engine1 crash/fire/injury
4Fuel/propulsion system
3Electrical system
3Visibility/wiper
2Equipment adaptive/mobility
2Service brakes
2Structure
2Engine and engine cooling
2Exterior lighting
86 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 47 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment adaptive/mobility | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 8 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2013 Subaru BRZ recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Other: owners/service/other manual
Risk. MISINFORMATION COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Subaru.
Mileage at failure
When do engine problems start?
61kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 39 engine complaints. 85% were reported before 100,000 miles.
6under 30k miles33under 100k miles6100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2013 vs. every other BRZ year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the BRZ median. How we score
'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'22'23'24
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2013 Subaru BRZ safety ratings
2013 Subaru BRZ 2 DR RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What BRZ owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
BLOWN SHORT BLOCK / CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD, BROKEN CONNECTING ROD, $7000+ ESTIMATES FOR ENGINE REBUILD. MY BRZ STALLED WHILE TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY.
Own a 2013 BRZ?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.