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2020 Subaru BRZ Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

30/100

#8 most-complained of 11 BRZ years

The 2020 Subaru BRZ has 2 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 30 out of 100 — #8 highest of 11 BRZ model years. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 50% of the total).

Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
24
21 city / 29 hwy

Top 2020 Subaru BRZ problems

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

  1. Engine1 (50%)
  2. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (50%)
  3. Transmission & Powertrain1 (50%)
  4. Visibility & Wipers1 (50%)
2020 Subaru BRZ complaints: complaints filed per month3Mar 2022Sep 2023
4 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2022 to Sep 2023; peak Sep 2023 (3).

2020 Subaru BRZ recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2020 Subaru BRZ fuel economy and fuel cost

City
21 MPG
Highway
29 MPG
Combined
24 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,300
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.

2020 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
2018No verdict01224
2019No verdict101125.5
2020No verdict302024
2022Avoid9010123.5
2023No verdict201023.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2020 Subaru BRZ a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2020 Subaru BRZ ranks #8 of 11 among BRZ model years (Complaint Index 30/100). It has 2 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 2020 Subaru BRZ?
The most reported problem areas are engine (1 complaints), suspension, wheels & tires (1 complaints), and transmission & powertrain (1 complaints).
Does the 2020 Subaru BRZ have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2020 Subaru BRZ in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2020 Subaru BRZ?
EPA rates the 2020 Subaru BRZ at 24 MPG combined (21 city / 29 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,300. 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.