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2014 Subaru BRZ Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

60/100

#5 most-complained of 11 BRZ years

The 2014 Subaru BRZ has 6 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 60 out of 100 — #5 highest of 11 BRZ model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is engine (5 complaints, 83% of the total). Complaints report 1 fire.

Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 1
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
26
22.5 city / 31 hwy

Top 2014 Subaru BRZ problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine5 (83%)
  2. Fuel System2 (33%)
  3. Transmission & Powertrain1 (17%)
2014 Subaru BRZ complaints: complaints filed per month2Aug 2014Jan 2019Feb 2019Jun 2020Nov 2020Jun 2024
8 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2014 to Jun 2024; peak Jun 2020 (2).

2014 Subaru BRZ recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2014 Subaru BRZ fuel economy and fuel cost

City
22.5 MPG
Highway
31 MPG
Combined
26 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,075
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2014 compared with other BRZ years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020132014201520162017201820192020202220232024
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2013Avoid10064226
2014Caution606026
2015No verdict403026
2016No verdict503026

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Subaru BRZ a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2014 Subaru BRZ ranks #5 of 11 among BRZ model years (Complaint Index 60/100, verdict: Caution). It has 6 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Subaru BRZ?
The most reported problem areas are engine (5 complaints), fuel system (2 complaints), and transmission & powertrain (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 74,000 miles.
Does the 2014 Subaru BRZ have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2014 Subaru BRZ in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Subaru BRZ?
EPA rates the 2014 Subaru BRZ at 26 MPG combined (22.5 city / 31 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,075. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

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.