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2019 Subaru BRZ
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2019 Subaru BRZ

See the complaints, recalls, crash rating, and fuel economy in the public record. Then check the mileage and history of the car you found.

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Complaints filed

1

Reports to NHTSA, 2019

Safety recalls

1

NHTSA campaigns on record

NHTSA crash test

Not rated

Overall NCAP rating

Combined MPG

25.5

EPA estimate

Known issues

Engine issues account for the largest share of owner complaints (100% of 1 reports).

Engine100% · 1 report

Share of all 1 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11511987.

Individual complaint reports(1)

Showing the 1 most recent reports
EngineMar 2023 · ODI 11511987Details +

Engine hiccups while engine temperature gets enough level. Nothing comes on dashboard but I can definitely felt the car's hiccup very randomly.

Reported
Mar 2023
Incident date
Apr 2022
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11511987 at NHTSA →

Recalls(1)

Open a recall to read what NHTSA says is wrong, what can happen, and how it gets fixed. Check the VIN and remedy eligibility with a dealer; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though a manufacturer may offer more coverage.

Fuel System · 21V587000Details +

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

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

Remedy: Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-21.

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A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.

Investigations

0 NHTSA investigations on record

No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.

Crash-test ratings

2019 Subaru BRZ 2 DR RWD NHTSA source

Overall
Not rated
Frontal
Side
Not rated
Rollover

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).

Fuel economy by trim

TrimEngineDrivetrainCityHwyCombined
BRZ2.0L 4-cylRear-Wheel Drive243327
BRZ2.0L 4-cylRear-Wheel Drive212924

EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.

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2019 Subaru BRZ: frequently asked

What does the complaint record show for the 2019 Subaru BRZ?

Owners filed 1 NHTSA complaints about the 2019 Subaru BRZ. This is raw owner-reported complaint volume with no production or exposure normalization, so it is not a reliability score or a best/worst-year ranking.

What are the most common problems on the 2019 Subaru BRZ?

The most-reported problem area is Engine (100% of complaints).

How many recalls does the 2019 Subaru BRZ have?

1 recall has been issued that affect the 2019 Subaru BRZ, covering components such as fuel system. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.

What gas mileage does the 2019 Subaru BRZ get?

The EPA rates the 2019 Subaru BRZ between 24 and 27 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.