2020 Subaru BRZ Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 29, 2023 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other BRZ years
Not enough data 8th of 11 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Subaru BRZ. That ranks 8th out of 11 BRZ model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 50%). 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 2020 Subaru BRZ problems

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

Engine1
Power Train1
Suspension1
Visibility/wiper1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine150%———
Power Train150%———
Suspension150%———
Visibility/wiper150%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2022, with 1 complaints
2022: 1202212023: 120231

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2020 Subaru BRZ recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2020 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.

At 20,000 miles I notice a popping coming from the right front wheel area at low speeds or turning to park. 2 dealerships told me nothing was wrong. At 45, 650 I insisted the dealership fix the problem as it was now on both sides of the front wheel area. Top hats and motor mounts needed…

Power Train · received Sep 29, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11547316

A small stone put a tiny mark on my windshield, I woke up the next morning and the windshield was spidered in a huge circle.

Visibility/wiper · received Mar 22, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11457917

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Subaru BRZ?

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

Was there a recall on the 2020 Subaru BRZ?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2020 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 2020 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.