2016 Subaru BRZ

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2016 Subaru BRZ
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:31:55.508Z

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

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2013: 64 complaints 2013 2014: 6 complaints 2015: 3 complaints 2016: 3 complaints 2016 3 2017: 7 complaints 2018: 1 complaint 2019: 1 complaint 2019 2020: 2 complaints 2022: 10 complaints 2022 2023: 1 complaint 2024: 3 complaints 2024
2013: 64 complaints 2013 2014: 6 complaints 2014 2015: 3 complaints 2015 2016: 3 complaints 2016 3 2017: 7 complaints 2017 2018: 1 complaint 2018 2019: 1 complaint 2019 2020: 2 complaints 2020 2022: 10 complaints 2022 2023: 1 complaint 2023 2024: 3 complaints 2024
2013: 64 complaints 2013 2014: 6 complaints 2014 2015: 3 complaints 2015 2016: 3 complaints 2016 3 2017: 7 complaints 2017 2018: 1 complaint 2018 2019: 1 complaint 2019 2020: 2 complaints 2020 2022: 10 complaints 2022 2023: 1 complaint 2023 2024: 3 complaints 2024

2016: 3 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
201364
20146
20153
20163
20177
20181
20191
20202
202210
20231
20243

Known problem areas

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Wheels

1 of 3 total reports mentions: wheels.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

On the day before Easter, while driving down W. Colonial Dr., a car suddenly pulled out in front of me, causing me to slam on the brakes.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-07

Also filed under Suspension and service brakes

Suspension

1 of 3 total reports mentions: suspension.

CRASH

Service brakes

1 of 3 total reports mentions: service brakes.

CRASH

Electrical system

1 of 3 total reports mentions: electrical system.

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My BRZ is experiencing battery drain issues. I have replaced the battery with an OEM battery from Subaru, but my car still has a drain on the battery.

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-05-15

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2016 Subaru BRZ — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 2016 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 2016 Subaru BRZ?
The most-reported component is wheels, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2016 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.