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2013 Subaru BRZ Recall List

2 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Subaru BRZ, affecting engine and other. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Subaru dealer.

Recall campaigns
2
Do Not Drive
0
Park Outside
0
Over-the-air fixes
0
Latest report
Nov 1, 2018
Owner complaints
64

All 2013 Subaru BRZ recalls

Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.

  1. NHTSA 18V772000Nov 1, 2018Engine165,534 vehicles

    Engine and engine cooling:engine

    Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Subaru Impreza, 2012-2013 Impreza Stationwagon, 2013 Subaru BRZ, XV Crosstrek and Toyota Scion FR-S vehicles. The engine valve springs in these vehicles may fracture causing an engine malfunction or a possible engine stall.

    Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. Toyota will notify the FR-S owners. Dealers will replace the valve springs, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614, Toyota owners may contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-888-270-9371. Subaru's number for this recall is WTY-84.

  2. NHTSA 12V254000Jun 5, 2012Other1,886 vehicles

    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 ownerâ’s manual contains an inaccurate description of the actual operation of the front passenger occupant classification system. Other portions of the ownerâ’s manual, describing the air bag system, require clarification. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 208, â“occupant crash protection.â”

    Risk: Misinformation could lead to an increased risk of injury to front seat occupants during certain crash conditions.

    Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and will mail corrected ownerâ’s manuals, free of charge. The safety recall began on june 19, 2012. Owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2013 Subaru BRZ have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2013 Subaru BRZ, covering engine and other.
Are 2013 Subaru BRZ recall repairs free?
Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
What is the most recent recall on the 2013 Subaru BRZ?
The most recent campaign is NHTSA 18V772000, reported Nov 1, 2018, concerning the engine.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.