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2023 Subaru BRZ Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

20/100

#9 most-complained of 11 BRZ years

The 2023 Subaru BRZ has 1 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 20 out of 100 — #9 highest of 11 BRZ model years. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 100% of the total).

Complaints
1
Recalls
0
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 2023 Subaru BRZ problems

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

  1. Engine1 (100%)

2023 Subaru BRZ recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2023 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.

2023 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
2020No verdict302024
2022Avoid9010123.5
2023No verdict201023.5
2024No verdict703023.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Subaru BRZ a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 Subaru BRZ ranks #9 of 11 among BRZ model years (Complaint Index 20/100). It has 1 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 2023 Subaru BRZ?
The most reported problem areas are engine (1 complaints).
Does the 2023 Subaru BRZ have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2023 Subaru BRZ in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Subaru BRZ?
EPA rates the 2023 Subaru BRZ at 23.5 MPG combined (20.5 city / 28.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,425. 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.