Subaru BRZ
The Subaru BRZ is a four-seat coupé produced from 2013 onwards, powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine generating 147 kW. The vehicle measures 4,240 mm in length, weighs 1,314 kg, and has a top speed of 222 km/h, with CO₂ emissions of 194 g/km. One recall has been registered in the EU Safety Gate database, while four recalls have been recorded with the US NHTSA.
| Manufacturer | Subaru |
|---|---|
| Production | From 2013 |
| Body type | Coupé |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Engine power | 172 kW (231 hp) |
| CO₂ (WLTP) | 200 g/km |
| Kerb weight | 1,352 kg |
| Displacement | 2,014 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Top speed | 222 km/h |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Fuel economy (comb.) | 9.5 l/100 km |
| Length | 4,241 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,780 mm |
| Height | 1,376 mm |
| Seats | 4 |
| Doors | 2 |
Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 7 European countries that registered the Subaru BRZ in 2025 (243 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Subaru BRZ cars registered for the first time across 7 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| Germany | 185 |
| Czechia | 39 |
| Spain | 8 |
| Slovakia | 5 |
| Hungary | 4 |
| Bulgaria | 1 |
| Romania | 1 |
Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Subaru BRZ (from registration data). 4 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 8.6 l/100 km | 2013–2020 |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 9.8 l/100 km | 2013–2020 |
| 2.4 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 10.7 l/100 km | 2022–2026 |
| 2.4 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 9.4 l/100 km | 2022–2026 |
Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.
Other Subaru models
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Common problems & reliability
US owners have filed 23 complaints for the Subaru BRZ, most often about engine, unknown or other, fuel/propulsion system, exterior lighting. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy. In the UK, 91% of Subaru BRZs pass their MOT test first time, based on 867 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain), DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
1 recall recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) and 4 in the US-market NHTSA database for the Subaru BRZ. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Poland)
As a consequence, it could fracture under stress, causing the engine to stall whilst the vehicle is in movement.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2019-04-26
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNALUS · NHTSAModel year 2022
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 BRZ and Toyota GR86 vehicles. The rear turn signals may intermittently become inoperative.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both rear combination lamp assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Subaru owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Subaru's number for this recall is WRM-23.
NHTSA campaign 23V609000 · reported 31/08/2023
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPUS · NHTSAModel year 2019
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-21.
NHTSA campaign 21V587000 · reported 29/07/2021
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPUS · NHTSAModel year 2018
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-21.
NHTSA campaign 21V587000 · reported 29/07/2021
- VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICESUS · NHTSAModel year 2018
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Legacy, Outback, and BRZ vehicles. In the affected vehicles, a software issue may cause the audio display system to not initialize, resulting in the camera display remaining blank. If this occurs, the rearview image will not display while backing up the vehicle. As a result, the vehicles fail to comply with requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Remedy: Subaru has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the audio system display software, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WTZ-85.
NHTSA campaign 18V935000 · reported 31/12/2018
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Subaru recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the top speed of the Subaru BRZ?
- The Subaru BRZ has a rated top speed of 222 km/h.
- How much power does the Subaru BRZ have?
- The Subaru BRZ produces 172 kW (231 hp).
- What are the dimensions of the Subaru BRZ?
- The Subaru BRZ is 4,241 mm long, 1,780 mm wide and 1,376 mm tall.
- How much does the Subaru BRZ weigh?
- The Subaru BRZ has a kerb weight of about 1,352 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the Subaru BRZ?
- The Subaru BRZ emits 200 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).
- How many seats does the Subaru BRZ have?
- The Subaru BRZ has 4 seats.