Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2022 Subaru BRZ
NHTSA data on file today
The 2022 Subaru BRZ has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 10 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V609000 Inoperative Rear Turn Signals NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 6 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 3 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
- Wheels 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2022 Subaru BRZ shows moderate reliability with minor engine complaints being most prevalent. A recall on exterior lighting is notable, but issues are not severe. The car's cost of ownership is average for its class.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 30,000–60,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
| exterior lighting | 0–30,000 miles | $100–$300 | occasional |
| wheels | 20,000–50,000 miles | $200–$400 | rare |
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 change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Engine air filter change
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Spark plug replacement
- Coolant system check
- Transmission fluid check
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine knocking or noise
- Inoperative turn signals
- Irregular brake function
- Unusual tire wear
- Dimming exterior lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2022 Subaru BRZ at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.