Model-year record
2020 Subaru BRZ
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Complaints filed
2
Reports to NHTSA, 2020
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
25.5
EPA estimate
Known issues
Suspension issues lead owner complaints (50% of 2 reports), followed by visibility/wiper (50%).
Share of all 2 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11547316.
Individual complaint reports(2)
Showing the 2 most recent reportsSuspensionSep 2023 · ODI 11547316Details +Close −
At 20,000 miles I notice a popping coming from the right front wheel area at low speeds or turning to park. 2 dealerships told me nothing was wrong. At 45, 650 I insisted the dealership fix the problem as it was now on both sides of the front wheel area. Top hats and motor mounts needed replacement. The car only had 45, 650 miles on it.
- Reported
- Sep 2023
- Incident date
- Sep 2023
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Visibility/WiperMar 2022 · ODI 11457917Details +Close −
A small stone put a tiny mark on my windshield, I woke up the next morning and the windshield was spidered in a huge circle.
- Reported
- Mar 2022
- Incident date
- Mar 2022
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change when NHTSA publishes new information.
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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
2020 Subaru BRZ 2 DR RWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Not rated
- Frontal
- Side
- Not rated
- Rollover
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRZ | 2.0L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 24 | 33 | 27 |
| BRZ | 2.0L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 21 | 29 | 24 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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2020 Subaru BRZ: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2020 Subaru BRZ?
Owners filed 2 NHTSA complaints about the 2020 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 2020 Subaru BRZ?
The most-reported problem areas are Suspension (50% of complaints) and visibility/wiper (50%).
How many recalls does the 2020 Subaru BRZ have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2020 Subaru BRZ as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2020 Subaru BRZ get?
The EPA rates the 2020 Subaru BRZ between 24 and 27 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.