Does the 2013 Subaru BRZ have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: engine and engine cooling, equipment. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2013 Subaru BRZ recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Subaru dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2013 Subaru BRZ?

64 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2013 Subaru BRZ recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2013 Subaru BRZ. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Subaru been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Subaru dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2013 Subaru BRZ recalls, newest first

November 1, 2018NHTSA 18V772000165,534 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Engine

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.
Consequence: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 5, 2012NHTSA 12V2540001,886 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Other › Owners/service/other manual

Summary: Subaru is recalling certain model year 2013 brz vehicles manufactured from November 25, 2011, through may 25, 2012. The owners manual contains an inaccurate description of the actual operation of the front passenger occupant classification system. Other portions of the owners manual, describing the air bag system, require clarification. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard (FMVSS) no. 208, occupant crash protection.
Consequence: Misinformation could lead to an increased risk of injury to front seat occupants during certain crash conditions.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and will mail corrected owners manuals, free of charge. The safety recall began on June 19, 2012. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 64 complaints about the 2013 Subaru BRZ with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Engine47
Unknown or other7
Electrical system3
Fuel/propulsion system3
Visibility/wiper3

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Questions

Does the 2013 Subaru BRZ have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: engine and engine cooling, equipment. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2013 Subaru BRZ recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Subaru dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2013 Subaru BRZ?: 64 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.