Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2023 Subaru BRZ by year filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2023 Subaru BRZ
Coupe, gasoline, built in Japan. Owner complaints on file from Aug 10, 2026 to Aug 10, 2026.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints1Below the median 2023 coupe
Severity index0.02023 coupes average 9.8
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2023 Subaru BRZ name engine and cooling
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
No recall campaign lists the 2023 Subaru BRZ
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2023 Subaru BRZ
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Aug 10, 2026Failure Aug 1, 2026Atlantic Beach, FLEngine
Oil went dangerously low during normal 6000 mile period ( no reading on dipstick, no warning light). Subaru has replaced the engine twice under warranty due to oil consumption, 1 pint in 1200 miles. Issue started around 20k miles, engine replaced at 30k and 39k miles.
NHTSA complaint 11756098
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
164 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.
- 15-308-23R Aug 20, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Service Information Bulletin outlines a systematic procedure for diagnosing parasitic draw (dark/standby current) in vehicles experiencing battery drain when the ignition is off, leading to no-start conditions or frequent jump-starts.This is an revised… - 15-304-22R Aug 13, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.) - Article Locator Aug 5, 2026 · Other
Techtips newsletter locator index. - 15-333-25R Aug 1, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. This is an revised version of the original bulletin - 15-246-19R Jun 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Service Information Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs on the vehicles listed. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.) - SubaruNet Annoucement (E Jun 12, 2026 · Other
This announcement is requesting retailer staff to retain the EyeSight protective hood covers from Generation 4 EyeSight cameras. - 18-240-26 Jun 1, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"This bulletin provides a new diagnostic procedure for vehicles equipped with a Denso CP 1, 1.5 and 2.5 head units to provide an enhanced version of the troubleshooting steps for Sound does not come out from the speaker." - 01-167-08R May 18, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models. - SubaruNet Announcement (R May 4, 2026 · Other
This announcement provides information on the remanufactured CVT transmission program. - 18-230-26 May 1, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be used when DTCs B1571(REFERENCE CODE INCOMPATIBILITY IMMOBILIZER CM TO ECM) and B1572(IMM CIRCUIT EXCEPT ANTENNA CIRCUIT) are detected by Keyless Access with Push Button Start(KACM). - 15-337-26 Apr 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin announces the design change made to the front speaker assembly which have been redesigned with higher durability damper. This change was introduced to prevent internal interference of the front speaker. - 03-97-26 Apr 24, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin announces the service manual correction regarding clutch master cylinder reservoir service procedures. - 01-167-08R Apr 24, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models. - 05-97-26 Apr 20, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedures to be followed when addressing customer concerns of steering wheel/vehicle body vibration when driving at highway speeds when tire/wheel balance is suspected. - 07-240-26R Apr 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide interim guidance for vehicles exhibiting DTC B2A20. - 15-219-18R Mar 16, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin contains information to help when attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an Error Code 202 and / or 204 may occur preventing the process from completing successfully - SubaruNet Announcement (A Mar 4, 2026 · Other
This announcement provides information on the use of aftermarket services or tools for programming immobilizer keys/fobs. - 10-105-25R Mar 26, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak. - 01-167-08R Mar 26, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models. - 07-240-26R Feb 25, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide interim guidance for 2026 model year vehicles exhibiting DTC B2A20 with gen 4 Telematics. - 10-105-25R Feb 6, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak. - Subaru Tech Tips Special Jan 15, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Subaru service and technical support line newsletter provides information on the next phase of TechShare. - 15-300-22R Jan 12, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedure for the STARLINK® Remote Engine Start (RES). - Subarunet Announcement (E Jan 12, 2026 · Other
This announcement has been created to address difficulties with software updates on Subaru Select Monitors with DST-010 interface firmware has been updated. - 15-246-19R Jan 8, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Service Information Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs on the vehicles listed. - 15-246-19R Dec 23, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Service Information Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs on models listed. - 18-226-25R Dec 8, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Service Information Bulletin provides the Service Manual Correction to the diagnostic procedure for DTC B2A16 (Immobilizer Key Collation Diagnosis). - 18-228-25R Dec 8, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be used when DTCs P2096 (POST CATALYST FUEL TRIM SYSTEM TOO LEAN BANK 1) and P2097 (POST CATALYST FUEL TRIM SYSTEM TOO RICH BANK 1) are detected by the Engine Control Module (ECM). - 15-333-25 Dec 2, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. - Subaru Tech Tips (Article Nov 20, 2025 · Other
Subaru service article locator. - 18-228-25 Nov 20, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be used when DTCs P2096 (POST CATALYST FUEL TRIM SYSTEM TOO LEAN BANK 1) and P2097 (POST CATALYST FUEL TRIM SYSTEM TOO RICH BANK 1) are detected by the Engine Control Module (ECM). - Subaru Tech Tips (Article Nov 20, 2025 · Other
Subaru service article locator. - 15-308-23R Oct 28, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Service Information Bulletin outlines a systematic procedure for diagnosing parasitic draw (dark/standby current) in vehicles experiencing battery drain when the ignition is off, leading to no-start conditions or frequent jump-starts. - 15-130-08R Oct 29, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information on the load carrying capacity reduced label when a port-installed or retailer-installed accessory exeeds 1.5 percent of the GVWR or 100 pounds, which ever is lower. - 15-319-24R Oct 28, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be followed when encountering cases of the Remote Engine Start (RES) system being the only non-functioning feature with telematics. - Subaru Tech Tips (Article Oct 28, 2025 · Other
Subaru tech tips newsletter article locator. - Subaru Tech Tips (Article Oct 28, 2025 · Other
Subaru tech tips newsletter article locator. - 07-236-25 Oct 23, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Bulletin outlines a comprehensive update to the dark current/parasitic draw diagnosis & testing procedures. - 07-233-25R Oct 23, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Bulletin provides details on a new formal testing, charging, and tracking procedure for all 12-volt batteries in new vehicle inventory. - 15-270-20R Oct 10, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides instruction for use of a new reprogramming procedure to optimize the Denso Gen 4 Audio and Navigation system utilized in the models listed. - 07-235-25 Sep 30, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
In the interest of customer satisfaction Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Warranty coverage in the models listed. The extension will address instances of “phantom braking” or the EyeSight/RAB systems causing unnecessary stoppag… - 15-219-18R Sep 30, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin addresses cases when attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an Error Code 202 and / or 204 may occur preventing the process from completing successfully. - OTA Software Update (1010 Sep 29, 2025 · Other
This OTA is an software update to provide audio improvements for the models listed. - 10-105-25R Sep 5, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak. - 07-233-25 Sep 3, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Bulletin provides details on a new formal testing, charging, and tracking procedure for all 12-volt batteries in new vehicle inventory wjhich must be tested and reported every 30 days. - 15-266-20R Aug 26, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Bulletin provides helpful procedures and best practices to utilize when customers present with concerns relating to the operation of their Gen 2/Gen 3 Telematics system equipped Subaru. - 15-320-24R Aug 21, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. - SubaruNet Announcement Aug 13, 2025 · Other
Subaru of America, Inc. will release an OTA to perform a software update to the DCM. This is a preventive OTA. - Subaru Service Technical Aug 11, 2025 · Other
Subaru Service Technical Support Newsletter special edition. - 13-108-25 Aug 11, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information on paint codes for vehicles in the 2026 line up. - 15-327-25 Aug 11, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files designed to improve the functionality of the Keyless Access Control Unit. - 07-235-25 Jul 29, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
In the interest of customer satisfaction Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Warranty coverage in the models listed for the selected EyeSight & Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) components. - SubaruNet Announcement Jul 29, 2025 · Other
This announcement provides information about a Subaru of America, Inc. preliminary settlement in a class action lawsuit regarding the EyeSight system in certain Subaru vehicles. - SubaruNet Announcement Jul 16, 2025 · Other
This OTA is released to address Telematic functions that may stop working after a certain amount of time from the vehicle's production. - 10-105-25R Jul 10, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak. To improve Fixed Right First-Time (FRFT) and customer satisfaction, SOA i… - 15-246-19R Jul 1, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs. - SubaruNet Annoucement Jun 27, 2025 · Other
This announcment provides information on the release of the latest software updates to the Subaru Midtronics DSS-5000 Battery Diagnostic tool. - 15-246-19R Jun 26, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Service Information Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs on the models listed. - SubaruNet Announcement (S Jun 24, 2025 · Other
This announcement is to bring attention to the OTA for In-vehicle service appointment scheduler and In-vehicle message center. - 10-105-25R Jun 23, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Service Information bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.