2015 Subaru BRZProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2015 Subaru BRZ, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 22, 2025. Updated daily.
Where the 2015 Subaru BRZ has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2015 Subaru BRZ recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2015 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
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- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
2015 Subaru BRZ safety ratings
2015 Subaru BRZ 2 DR RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 5 stars (7.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
What BRZ owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Engine started knocking, within 4 miles engine seized up will not run, only 78,000 miles on the car, original owners, maintained meticulously
MY VEHICLE SEEMS TO BE LEAKING ENGINE OIL ONTO THE EXHAUST. WHENEVER I DRIVE FOR MORE THAN 5-10 MINUTES, THE SMELL OF BURNING OIL IS OVERWHELMING WHEN THE CAR IS STOPPED. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN OCCURRING FOR THE PAST 12 MOS., AND I'M CONCERNED ABOUT THE FUTURE POTENTIAL FOR AN ENGINE BAY FIRE, NOT TO…
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