2022 Subaru BRZ Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
90/100
#2 most-complained of 11 BRZ years
The 2022 Subaru BRZ ranks 2nd worst of 11 model years with a complaint index of 90 and carries an Avoid verdict. NHTSA lists 10 complaints, 60% tied to the engine, plus 1 recall for rear turn signals.
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 23.5
- 20.5 city / 28.5 hwy
Top 2022 Subaru BRZ problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine6 (60%)
- Electrical System3 (30%)
- Brakes1 (10%)
- Fuel System1 (10%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (10%)
What owners report
- Excess RTV silicone sealant on the oil pan can clog the oil pickup tube filter, leading to oil starvation and, in some cases, engine failure.
- Multiple owners report finding RTV sealant residue in their oil filters and on dipsticks after routine checks.
- Rear turn signals can become inoperative when sunlight hits the back of the car, with the dash display hyperflashing to warn of the fault.
- Front turn signals sometimes flash at a rapid rate while the corresponding rear signal fails to activate at all.
- One owner reported that wheel bolts loosened after purchase, causing wheel damage and affecting brake components.
2022 Subaru BRZ recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V609000Aug 31, 2023Electrical System8,915 vehicles
Exterior lighting:turn signal
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 BRZ and Toyota GR86 vehicles. The rear turn signals may intermittently become inoperative.
Risk: Inoperative rear turn signals may not notify other drivers of a turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both rear combination lamp assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Subaru owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Subaru's number for this recall is WRM-23.
2022 Subaru BRZ fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 20.5 MPG
- Highway
- 28.5 MPG
- Combined
- 23.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,425
- 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.
2022 compared with other BRZ years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Subaru BRZ a good year to avoid?
- NHTSA data gives the 2022 BRZ a complaint index of 90, the second-highest of 11 model years, and an Avoid verdict relative to other BRZ years.
- What is the main problem with the 2022 Subaru BRZ?
- The top problem area is the engine, accounting for 60% of complaints, mainly tied to excess RTV sealant on the oil pan clogging the oil pickup filter.
- Does the 2022 Subaru BRZ have a recall?
- Yes, NHTSA lists one recall (23V609000) for rear turn signals that can intermittently stop working; dealers replace both rear combination lamp assemblies free of charge.
- How many complaints does NHTSA have for the 2022 BRZ?
- NHTSA lists 10 complaints for the 2022 BRZ, with no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Subaru BRZ?
- EPA rates the 2022 BRZ at 23.5 mpg combined (20.5 city / 28.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,425.