2019 Subaru BRZProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2019 Subaru BRZ, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 21V-587 the manufacturer reports only 91% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 15, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2019 Subaru BRZ has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2019 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.

91%repaired · 2023 Q2

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 21V-587 · Jul 29, 2021 · 175,968 vehicles · 159,453 repaired

Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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.

Best & worst years

2019 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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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2019 Subaru BRZ safety ratings

2019 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
In owners' words

What BRZ owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Engine hiccups while engine temperature gets enough level. Nothing comes on dashboard but I can definitely felt the car's hiccup very randomly.
Complaint 11511987 · Mar 15, 2023

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