2016 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 2016 Subaru BRZ. That ranks 5th out of 11 BRZ model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 78,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Subaru BRZ recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 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.
On the day before Easter, while driving down W. Colonial Dr., a car suddenly pulled out in front of me, causing me to slam on the brakes. immediately after, it seemed like the brake booster blew out, as my brakes started making a hissing sound and felt like they were losing pressure. Additionally…
My brz is experiencing battery drain issues. I have replaced the battery with an oem battery from subaru, but my car still has a drain on the battery. I had to purchase a portable jump starter kit to ensure that if the car didn't start that i had a jump available. I have not brought the car in for…
"takata recall" front passenger window is tempermental and on many occasions will not close unless inched up carefully in increments. Since this is done while driving it is a great distraction and is an accident waiting to happen. Wiring was already replaced, but was told by attendant that her car…
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 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 BRZ | 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 2016 Subaru BRZ?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, suspension problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Subaru BRZ?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 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 2016 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.