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.

2014 Subaru BRZ Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Caution 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.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 60/100; #5 of 11 BRZ years
Verdict: Caution; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 6; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 0; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 0; reported in complaints
Fires: 1
Injuries: 0
Top issue: Engine
Best nearby year: —; no alternative with data

NHTSA overall rating: 5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG: 26; 22.5 city / 31 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 0 / 0

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: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2013	Avoid	100	64	2	26
2014	Caution	60	6	0	26
2015	No verdict	30	3	0	26
2016	No verdict	50	3	0	26

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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.