2019 Subaru BRZ Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 15, 2023 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other BRZ years
Not enough data 9th of 11 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2019 Subaru BRZ. That ranks 9th out of 11 BRZ model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

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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 2019 Subaru BRZ problems

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

Engine1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine1100%———

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

2019 Subaru BRZ recalls (1)

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Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pumpJul 29, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V587000 · 175,968 vehicles

Problem: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-21.

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 hiccups while engine temperature gets enough level. Nothing comes on dashboard but I can definitely felt the car's hiccup very randomly.

Engine · received Mar 15, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11511987

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Subaru BRZ?

Owners most often report engine problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2019 Subaru BRZ?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2019 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 2019 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.