Verdict
2024 Subaru BRZ: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2024 Subaru BRZ — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
Middle-of-the-pack complaint volume for coupe.
Owners filed 2 NHTSA complaints — more complaints than 57% of 2024 coupes. Engine leads the reports (50%). No safety recalls on record.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2024 coupes, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
2
Reports to NHTSA, 2024
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
23.5
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
More complaints than 57% of 2024 coupes
The bar is this car's percentile among 2024 coupes by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Engine issues lead owner complaints (50% of 2 reports), followed by unknown or other (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 11668421.
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
2024 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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"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.
2024 Subaru BRZ: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2024 Subaru BRZ?
Owners filed 2 NHTSA complaints about the 2024 Subaru BRZ — more complaints than 57% of comparable 2024 coupes, so it sits toward the weaker end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2024 Subaru BRZ?
The most-reported problem areas are Engine (50% of complaints) and unknown or other (50%).
How many recalls does the 2024 Subaru BRZ have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2024 Subaru BRZ as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2024 Subaru BRZ get?
The EPA rates the 2024 Subaru BRZ between 22 and 25 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.