Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Subaru BRZ
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Subaru BRZ has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 65 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V772000 Engine Valve Spring Failure may cause Engine Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V254000 OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 47 complaints
- Unknown or Other 7 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 4 complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 3 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 2 complaints
Of the 65 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$9,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Subaru BRZ has a high number of engine-related complaints and a significant recall concerning valve springs. These issues suggest reliability concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine valve springs | 50,000–90,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | very common |
| fuel system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | common |
| electrical system | 70,000–110,000 miles | $400–$900 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid checks
- Coolant system flush
- Spark plug replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine misfiring or stalling
- Unusual engine noises
- Check engine light on
- Fuel smell in cabin
- Battery drain issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Subaru BRZ at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.