What is the 2013 Subaru BRZ FA20 Valve Spring Fracture (Recall WTY-84) - Stall/No-Start?

Subaru's FA20 boxer engine in early BRZs has valve springs prone to fracture, causing abnormal engine noise, stalling while driving, and a no-restart condition. NHTSA recall WTY-84 (18V-772) covers 2013 BRZ. Repair requires engine removal (~12 hours labor); some owners reported p… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.

What is the 2022-2024 Subaru BRZ FA24 Oil Starvation on Track - Right-Hand Cornering Pressure Drop?

Instrumented testing of 2022+ BRZs shows the FA24 stock oil pan and pickup cannot maintain oil pressure during sustained right-hand cornering at >1G. Documented pressure drops from 62 psi to 28 psi at high RPM cause rod bearing damage. Multiple track/autocross engine failures rep… Repairs typically run $600-$15,000. Severity: high.

What is the 2018-2019 Subaru BRZ Denso Low-Pressure Fuel Pump Impeller Swelling (Recall WRD-20)?

2018-2019 BRZs equipped with Denso-made low-pressure in-tank fuel pumps (which feed the FA20's high-pressure direct injection system). The impeller material absorbs fuel over time, swelling and deforming until the pump binds or fails. Causes loss of fuel pressure, rough running,… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.

What is the 2022-2024 Subaru BRZ FA24 Excessive RTV Sealant Clogs Oil Pickup - Engine Failure?

Owners of 2022+ BRZs are finding excessive RTV silicone sealant from the factory oil pan and timing cover assembly migrating into the oil system, clogging the oil pickup screen and starving the FA24 of oil. Sealant has been found on dipsticks at as few as 500 miles; multiple comp… Repairs typically run $800-$12,000. Severity: high.

What is the 2013-2021 Subaru BRZ Throwout Bearing Noise and Premature Failure?

Manual transmission BRZs commonly develop throwout bearing (release bearing) noise, typically a chirping, squealing, or grinding sound when the clutch pedal is pressed or released. The noise is most apparent in cold weather and often appears between 20,000-60,000 miles. While the… Repairs typically run $800-$2,000. Severity: medium.

What is the 2013-2021 Subaru BRZ FA20 Engine Oil Consumption During Spirited Driving?

The FA20 engine in the BRZ consumes oil at elevated rates during high-RPM driving, spirited canyon runs, and track use. The engine design with direct injection and high compression (12.5:1) combined with the oil-fed variable valve timing system means oil consumption increases sig… Repairs typically run $50-$500. Severity: medium.

What is the 2013-2014 Subaru BRZ FA20 Rough Idle / Hunting / Stall - ECM Reflash (TSB 11-136-14R)?

Early FA20-equipped BRZs exhibit rough idle, RPM hunting, shaking, and occasional stalling shortly after cold start. Often triggers CEL with cam timing codes P0017, P0018, or P0019. Caused by ECU's reaction to normal mechanical variation in the AVCS system rather than a hardware… Repairs typically run $0-$150. Severity: medium.

What is the 2022-2025 Subaru BRZ Second Generation Rear Differential Whine/Noise?

2022+ second-generation BRZs (and twin Toyota GR86) have reports of rear differential whine or droning noise, particularly noticeable at 30-50 mph during deceleration and light throttle. The noise comes from the ring and pinion gear mesh in the Torsen limited-slip differential. W… Repairs typically run $0-$800. Severity: low.

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2013-2025 Subaru BRZ Problems: 10 Known Issues

2013-2025 model years · 2,530+ owner reports · Updated August 2026

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According to Au7o's analysis of 2,530+ owner reports, the 2013-2025 Subaru BRZ has 10 documented known issues, with 6 rated critical. The most serious are FA20 Valve Spring Recall - Engine Stalling Risk ($0-$0 repair), FA20 Valve Spring Fracture (Recall WTY-84) - Stall/No-Start ($0-$0 repair), FA24 Oil Starvation on Track - Right-Hand Cornering Pressure Drop ($600-$15,000 repair), Rear Combination Lamp Capacitor Failure - Turn Signal Inoperative (Recall WRM-23) ($0-$0 repair), Denso Low-Pressure Fuel Pump Impeller Swelling (Recall WRD-20) ($0-$0 repair) and FA24 Excessive RTV Sealant Clogs Oil Pickup - Engine Failure ($800-$12,000 repair). The most commonly reported issue is Throwout Bearing Noise and Premature Failure with 950 owner reports. Across all issues with published estimates, repair costs range from $50 to $15,000. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common Subaru BRZ problems?

According to Au7o's analysis of 2,530+ owner reports, the 2013-2025 Subaru BRZ has 10 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: FA20 Valve Spring Recall - Engine Stalling Risk, FA20 Valve Spring Fracture (Recall WTY-84) - Stall/No-Start, FA24 Oil Starvation on Track - Right-Hand Cornering Pressure Drop. Of these, 6 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

Is the Subaru BRZ reliable?

The 2013-2025 Subaru BRZ has 10 known issues documented across 2,530+ owner reports. 6 issues are rated critical: FA20 Valve Spring Recall - Engine Stalling Risk and FA20 Valve Spring Fracture (Recall WTY-84) - Stall/No-Start and FA24 Oil Starvation on Track - Right-Hand Cornering Pressure Drop and Rear Combination Lamp Capacitor Failure - Turn Signal Inoperative (Recall WRM-23) and Denso Low-Pressure Fuel Pump Impeller Swelling (Recall WRD-20) and FA24 Excessive RTV Sealant Clogs Oil Pickup - Engine Failure. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

How much does it cost to fix common Subaru BRZ problems?

Repair costs for known Subaru BRZ issues range from $0 to $15,000, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. The most critical issue, FA20 Valve Spring Recall - Engine Stalling Risk, typically costs $0-$0 to repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.

What year Subaru BRZ is the most reliable?

Reliability varies across model years of the Subaru BRZ. Based on documented issues, problems are most commonly reported in earlier model years. Au7o recommends checking the specific known issues for your target year before purchasing, and having a pre-purchase inspection performed by a qualified mechanic. Our known issues database covers the 2013-2025 Subaru BRZ with 10 documented issues documented across 2,530+ owner reports.

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What is the 2013-2016 Subaru BRZ FA20 Valve Spring Recall - Engine Stalling Risk?

FA20 Valve Spring Recall - Engine Stalling Risk#

FA20 Valve Spring Fracture (Recall WTY-84) - Stall/No-Start#

FA24 Oil Starvation on Track - Right-Hand Cornering Pressure Drop#

FA24 Excessive RTV Sealant Clogs Oil Pickup - Engine Failure#

FA20 Engine Oil Consumption During Spirited Driving#

FA20 Rough Idle / Hunting / Stall - ECM Reflash (TSB 11-136-14R)#

Rear Combination Lamp Capacitor Failure - Turn Signal Inoperative (Recall WRM-23)#

Denso Low-Pressure Fuel Pump Impeller Swelling (Recall WRD-20)#

Throwout Bearing Noise and Premature Failure#

Second Generation Rear Differential Whine/Noise#