2015 Subaru BRZ
Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2015: 3 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 64 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine
2 of 3 total reports mention: engine.
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Engine started knocking, within 4 miles engine seized up will not run, only 78,000 miles on the car, original owners, maintained meticulously
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-06-22
My vehicle seems to be leaking engine oil onto the exhaust. Whenever I drive for more than 5-10 minutes, the smell of burning oil is overwhelming when the car is stopped.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-10-14
Seat belts
1 of 3 total reports mentions: seat belts.
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Seatbelts, both driver and passenger side will remain locked and in the retracted position unable to be fastened if the car is parked facing up a steep hill. Not until the car is moved to level ground can the seatbelts be put on.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-27
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2015 Subaru BRZ — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2015 Subaru BRZ reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Subaru BRZ?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2015 Subaru BRZ have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.