Verdict
2023 Subaru BRZ: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2023 Subaru BRZ — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
Not enough federal data to rank this one yet.
NHTSA has no owner complaints on record for this model year — which can mean a quiet car or simply a rare one. No safety recalls on record.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2023 coupes, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
0
Reports to NHTSA, 2023
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
23.5
EPA estimate
Zero reports is not a clean bill of health; rare or lower-volume cars can simply have less owner data.
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
Fewer complaints than 100% of 2023 coupes
The bar is this car's percentile among 2023 coupes by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
No component pattern to show: there are no owner complaints in the current data. That is not proof the car is problem-free.
Recalls
0 recalls — none issued for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change as NHTSA publishes new campaigns.
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
2023 Subaru BRZ 2 DR RWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Not rated
- Frontal
- Not rated
- Side
- Not rated
- Rollover
- Not rated
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRZ | 2.4L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 21 | 30 | 25 |
| BRZ | 2.4L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 20 | 27 | 22 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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Compare model years
"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.
2023 Subaru BRZ: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2023 Subaru BRZ?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on record for the 2023 Subaru BRZ in the current data. That is not a guarantee of reliability, especially for a lower-volume model.
What are the most common problems on the 2023 Subaru BRZ?
NHTSA has no component pattern to show for the 2023 Subaru BRZ because there are no owner complaints in the current data. A quiet record is not proof that every car is problem-free.
How many recalls does the 2023 Subaru BRZ have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2023 Subaru BRZ as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2023 Subaru BRZ get?
The EPA rates the 2023 Subaru BRZ between 22 and 25 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.