2017 Subaru BRZ Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other BRZ years
- Not enough data 3rd of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Subaru BRZ. That ranks 3rd out of 11 BRZ model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (3 complaints, 43%), typically at around 15,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 43% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 29% | 46,785 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 14% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 14% | 39,867 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Subaru BRZ recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 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.
The stock head unit (Model #: CA645UL) in my vehicle has been having Bluetooth issues. Every since I purchased the vehicle in 2016, from time to time, the audio from my Bluetooth would cut out and then come back on. It was only once in a blue moon ever since I bought the car, so I never paid much…
-Manual Transmission issues with grinding or failure to go into gear. Vehicle is available for inspection upon request. -Merging into highway traffic can be dangerous when I'm more focused on my transmission grinding loudly and having difficulty shifting gears to get up to speed. -Unknown -Unknown…
This week when I started my car, a yellow caution light appeared on my dash and a âcheck SRS warning lightâ appeared next to it. It would turn on and off, so i am unsure of what the problem is. I brought my car in for an inspection on January 28th, and they didnât detect any issue regarding…
2017 subaru brz limited with performance package was involved in an auto accident on 4-5-21. Subject vehicle had stopped and was slowly entering to cross an intersection of a divided highway with a 50 mph speed limit while being struck by an oncoming car at an approximate 90 degree angle which…
I was driving on the freeway when the car stalled three times; the check engine light came on, then turned off. White, sweet smelling smoke began coming out of the engine. I pulled over safely. Upon inspection of the car, it was found that the valve spring cover came out of the right side…
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 | 7 | 0 |
| 2016 BRZ | 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 2017 Subaru BRZ?
Owners most often report unknown or other, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Subaru BRZ?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2017 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 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.