Federal safety data shows 1 recalls and 64 complaints for the 2013 Subaru BRZ, a elevated safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

12V2540002012-05-06

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 BRZ VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 25, 2011, THROUGH MAY 25, 2012. THE OWNERS MANUAL CONTAINS AN INACCURATE DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE FRONT PASSENGER OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM. OTHER PORTIONS OF THE OWNERS MANUAL, DESCRIBING THE AIR BAG SYSTEM, REQUIRE CLARIFICATION. AS SUCH, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 208, OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.

MISINFORMATION COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 64 issues reported over 1 model years, engine problems are the most common for the 2013 Subaru BRZ. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Engine39

02Unknown Or Other3

03Unknown Or Other,engine3

04Engine,fuel/propulsion System3

05Electrical System2

64 total across 1 model years (2013–2013)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Subaru BRZ Fuel Economy

24–28mpg combined

21-24city

29-33hwy

$2,900-$3,400/yr

The 2013 Subaru BRZ delivers 24 to 28 MPG combined across 2 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim

BRZ - Automatic (S6)

28mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

24 city33 hwy~$2,900/yr7/10 Clean

BRZ - Manual 6-spd

24mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

21 city29 hwy~$3,400/yr6/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2013 Subaru BRZ

34States

36%in top 3

California has the most inventory at 18%, with options spread across 34 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

CACalifornia

8818%

TXTexas

5611%

AZArizona

347%

FLFlorida

316%

PAPennsylvania

224%

GAGeorgia

214%

NCNorth Carolina

204%

OROregon

173%

DEDelaware

153%

UTUtah

133%

WAWashington

133%

DCWashington DC

112%

NYNew York

112%

MOMissouri

112%

MD10

NVNevada

102%

IDIdaho

92%

NJNew Jersey

82%

COColorado

82%

OHOhio

82%

MI7

IL6

CT6

TN6

MN5

IN5

VA5

WI5

OK5

AR4

RI4

HI3

AL3

NH3

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2013.

2013 Subaru BRZ Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2013 Subaru BRZ a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2013 Subaru BRZ. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2013 Subaru BRZ?

NHTSA shows 1 recall campaign for the 2013 Subaru BRZ. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2013 Subaru BRZ?

You'll get between 24 and 28 MPG combined from the 2013 Subaru BRZ, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2013 Subaru BRZ?

ENGINE problems top the list with 64 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.