2014 Subaru BRZ Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 30, 2024 · 6 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other BRZ years
Not enough data 4th of 11 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
5 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Subaru BRZ. That ranks 4th out of 11 BRZ model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (5 complaints, 83%), typically at around 88,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Subaru BRZ
Subaru BRZ (ZD8) in Oftersheim. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2014 Subaru BRZ problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine5 · ~88,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion System1
Fuel System, Gasoline1 · ~3,000 mi
Power Train1 · ~74,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine583%88,000——
Fuel/propulsion System117%———
Fuel System, Gasoline117%3,000——
Power Train117%74,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2019, with 2 complaints
2014: 1201412019: 2201922020: 2202022024: 120241

n = 6 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2014 Subaru BRZ recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2014 Subaru BRZ.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

I was driving the car on the Highway & the car caught on fire from the engine bay area. I drover the car for about 5 miles before the fire. the car has no modification & everything in OEM/Stock condition. Many people reported having the same issue with engine catching on fire for Subaru BRZ Toyota…

Engine · received Jun 30, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11597783

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 SUBARU BRZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO COCONUT CREEK SUBARU (4980 N, FL-7, COCONUT CREEK, FL 33073; [redacted]) FOR AN UNSTATED RECALL ON THE VALVE SPRING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT RECENTLY WHILE THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED AT A RED LIGHT, THE VEHICLE…

Engine · received Nov 12, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11374237

Terrible rattling/knocking engine seems to struggle when coming to a stop and will unexpectedly stall/shut off on highway and street use *tr

Engine · received Jun 6, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11327530

Driving 74 mph on highway with cruise control on. Subtle, repeating forward jerking motion felt for 3 seconds, then went away. Check engine light was flashing during the jerking motion and turned off when jerking motion stopped. The jerking motion and blinking light came back 4 to 5 times before…

Engine · received Feb 19, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11181094

This may be similar to the current recall posted for earlier models of the scion fr-s and subaru brz, however my car was manufactured after the recalled production time frame. (cuts off at september 2013, my car was made in december 2013) my car is a 2014 subaru brz manual and when idling…

Engine · received Jan 3, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11165736

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Subaru BRZ?

Owners most often report engine, fuel/propulsion system, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 5 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2014 Subaru BRZ?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2014 Subaru BRZ a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other BRZ model years, the 2014 has too little data to compare, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.