KnownCarProblems2013 Subaru Brz Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 64 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Subaru Brz, most often about the engine (77% of complaints, typically around 60,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Brz model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2013 Subaru Brz problems
Engine
49 complaints · 77%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2013 Subaru Brz. The contact took the vehicle to courtesy Subaru of chico (896 east ave, chico, ca 95926) to be repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 18v772000 (engine and engine cooling). Upon returning the vehicle, the contact became aware of knocking sound coming from the engine. The contact…
After I picked up my car from completing the valve spring recall work at a local Subaru dealer, my car check engine light and the traction light turned on in less than 6 miles driving. I drove my car back to the dealer on the next morning, and the dealer told me there were ECM, cam gears and wiring harness issues and…
Other or unspecified
7 complaints · 11%So the tech did my recall, after the recall, it was idling weird and acting stupid, the cam gear sprocket died and needed to be replaced, it got replaced and was running fine with no issues. Took it on the test drive they were was looking at the vvt angles, and everything was looking good then he was at 5-6k RPM…
This incident has haopened to me at least 3 times imsince ive had this car since 2015 but I just ignored it I thought it wasnt that serious coz it just does it once in a while buy the last incicdemt almost caused me an accident I was driving about 40-45 MPH right when I lightly pressed on my break aprroaching the stop…
Fuel system
5 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 22,000 miles.
Driving under normal conditions and started hearing something that sounded like fireworks under the hood of the car. I immediately parked it and researched. The issue appeared to be a failure of the seal on the direct injector for the fuel system. I had it repaired at the dealership where the car was purchased. That…
2013 Subaru Brz 2.0 limited. I am the original owner. Factory recall relating to fa20 valve spring replacement completed by sherman oaks (california) Subaru in april 2019. (dropped car off for repair monday, 4/15/2019, received car from dealership on wednesday 4/24/2019) after receiving car, following valve spring…
Visibility and wipers
4 complaints · 6%Gaskets around driver side windows (including stationary triangular panes) as well as passenger side windows do not create a good seal and allow moisture to enter from outside from things such as rain or regular hand washing.
The homelink rear view mirror mount failed and the mirror fell onto the center console, hitting the center air vents and damaging the molding, also hitting the shift knob and interfering with shift maneuvers. This also happened to me again one year later on july 18, 2014.
Electrical
3 complaints · 5%Arguably systemic electrical problem battery went dead -re charged and then ultimately replaced by dealer switch for passenger window only works intermittently. Was replaced and continues to non function car will not start on occasion although lights, radio etc will go on no response when ignition button pushed.
Rear lights leak and fill with half inch atleast of water, Subaru's idea of a fix is let it evaporate, it takes weeks to evaporate and in the mean time your brake lights are fogged up making them less effective and duller, also the water can short out the light. They keep replacing with parts that are and have the…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2013 Subaru Brz recalls
Engine
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Subaru will notify their owners. Toyota will notify the fr-s owners. Dealers will replace the valve springs, free of charge. The recall began december 26, 2018. Subaru owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614, toyota owners may contact the toyota customer experience center at 1-888-270-9371. Subaru's number for this recall is wty-84.
Full defect summary
Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2012-2014 subaru impreza, 2012-2013 impreza stationwagon, 2013 subaru brz, xv crosstrek and toyota scion fr-s vehicles. The engine valve springs in these vehicles may fracture causing an engine malfunction or a possible engine stall.
Equipment: owners/service/other manual
Risk: Misinformation could lead to an increased risk of injury to front seat occupants during certain crash conditions.
Fix: Subaru will notify owners, and will mail corrected ownerâs manuals, free of charge. The safety recall began on june 19, 2012. Owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
Full defect summary
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2013 brz vehicles manufactured from november 25, 2011, through may 25, 2012. The ownerâs manual contains an inaccurate description of the actual operation of the front passenger occupant classification system. Other portions of the ownerâs manual, describing the air bag system, require clarification. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 208, âoccupant crash protection.â
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2013 Subaru Brz
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Subaru Brz?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (49 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles); other or unspecified (7 complaints); fuel system (5 complaints, typically around 22,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2013 Subaru Brz have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 1, 2018 (engine). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2013 a bad year for the Subaru Brz?
- It is the most complained-about Brz model year since 2000, with 64 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Subaru Brz years
- 2013