2015 Subaru BRZ Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other BRZ years
- Not enough data 5th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Subaru BRZ. That ranks 5th out of 11 BRZ model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 26,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 Subaru BRZ problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 67% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 Subaru BRZ recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2015 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.
Engine started knocking, within 4 miles engine seized up will not run, only 78,000 miles on the car, original owners, maintained meticulously
Seatbelts, both driver and passenger side will remain locked and in the retracted position unable to be fastened if the car is parked facing up a steep hill. Not until the car is moved to level ground can the seatbelts be put on.
My vehicle seems to be leaking engine oil onto the exhaust. Whenever i drive for more than 5-10 minutes, the smell of burning oil is overwhelming when the car is stopped. This issue has been occurring for the past 12 mos., and i'm concerned about the future potential for an engine bay fire, not to…
Other Subaru BRZ years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 BRZ | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 BRZ | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 BRZ | 10 | 1 |
| 2020 BRZ | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 BRZ | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 BRZ | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 BRZ | 7 | 0 |
| 2016 BRZ | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 BRZ | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 BRZ | 64 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Subaru BRZ?
Owners most often report engine, seat belts problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Subaru BRZ?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2015 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 2015 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.