2023 Subaru BRZProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2023 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 August 10, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2023 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.

0 recalls

2023 Subaru BRZ recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2023 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

2023 Subaru BRZ safety ratings

2023 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: Optional
  • Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words

What BRZ owners report

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

Oil went dangerously low during normal 6000 mile period ( no reading on dipstick, no warning light). Subaru has replaced the engine twice under warranty due to oil consumption, 1 pint in 1200 miles. Issue started around 20k miles, engine replaced at 30k and 39k miles.
Complaint 11756098 · Aug 10, 2026

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