This page covers 2 recalls, 10 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2022 Subaru BRZ.
22–25 mpg combined
9.4–10.7 L/100km
Minicompact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
The dominant complaint pattern for the 2022 Subaru BRZ centers on the engine and exterior lighting. On the engine side, multiple owners report low oil pressure or oil starvation failures within the first few thousand miles, in some cases requiring full engine replacement on nearly new vehicles. The exterior lighting complaints focus on a turn signal issue where, under certain lighting conditions, particularly with direct sunlight hitting the rear of the car, the rear turn signals stop functioning while the dash indicator hyperflashes. The front signals continue to flash but at an abnormally rapid rate, leaving the rear of the vehicle without a visible signal. A single report describes wheel bolts loosening and causing damage to the wheel and brake components, though this appears to be an isolated complaint rather than a recurring pattern.
10
Total Complaints
By System
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
The 2022 Subaru BRZ has two recalls, both involving rear turn signals that can fail to activate, leaving other drivers without warning when the vehicle is turning or changing lanes.
Both issues affect the same rear lighting system. In one case, the turn signals can stop working intermittently for no apparent reason. In the other, direct bright light, such as strong sunlight shining onto the rear of the vehicle, can prevent the turn signals and hazard lights from functioning, making the car harder to see and its intentions harder to read in traffic.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear turn signals may fail to work when bright light, such as sunlight, shines directly on them.
What the fix does
Subaru will mail you instructions to bring your vehicle to a dealership, where technicians will replace both rear combination lamp assemblies.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear turn signals may stop working intermittently on certain 2022 BRZ and GR86 vehicles.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace both rear combination lamp assemblies at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
