repaired · 2025 Q4
Exterior lighting: turn signal
Risk. Inoperative rear turn signals may not notify other drivers of a turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2022 Subaru BRZProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 2022 Subaru BRZ, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 23V-609 the manufacturer reports only 61% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 31, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Subaru BRZ has problems
10 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Engine
3Exterior lighting
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Service brakes
1Wheels
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2022 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.
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
2022 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
2022 Subaru BRZ safety ratings
2022 Subaru BRZ 2 DR RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Optional
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What BRZ owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
This is a new car. There’s was only 31 miles when I purchased. One day, there’s some sound when I driving the vehicle. Once I parked, all the warning lamps was on, then my car wasn’t able to move. When the incident happened, it was only 4 months of using it and only 5,498 miles. Then I bring my car…
Found traces of silicone in my engine. Checked the dipstick out of curiosity and found silicone or RTV sealant. The car only has 500 miles on it. Will do oil change after break in period of Subaru’s recommended 1000 miles and will have them check the oil pan filter for more RTV…
The engine has excess RTV sealant and is clogging the oil pick-up tube. This is cause the motor to have restricted oil flow and causing premature motor failures.
Own a 2022 BRZ?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.