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#BS-2013-SUBBRZ-7C16

2013 Subaru Brz

Based on reports from 80 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
80
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Recalls
2
TSBs
355
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 80 complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, and 2 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.9x the class average. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

noisy transmission

3 complaints • Severity 6.7/10

$X,XXX
2

clutch failure

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

engine failure due to broken valve springs

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

49 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 50K miles.

!Inspect the Fuel SystemMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

26
0–30K
17
30–60K
14
60–90K
9
90–120K
3
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (26 reports) • Median: 50K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (49 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine49 (61%)
Other6 (8%)
Fuel System5 (6%)
Visibility4 (5%)
Electrical3 (4%)
Structure2 (3%)
Lights2 (3%)
Equipment Adaptive/mobility2 (3%)

2013 Subaru Brz: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 61% of all reports filed for the 2013 Subaru Brz, with 49 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 50,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 50K-mile mark.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2013 Subaru Brz, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Visibility Issues

Visibility complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2013 Subaru Brz, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2013 Subaru Brz, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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12
7
13
9
14
3
16
2
17
1
18
34
19
14
20
4
21
3
22
2
24

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2013 Subaru Brz. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

12V254000Jun 2012

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 BRZ VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 25, 2011, THROUGH MAY 25, 2012. THE OWNER’S MANUAL CONTAINS AN INACCURATE DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE FRONT PASSENGER OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM. OTHER PORTIONS OF THE OWNER’S MANUAL, DESCRIBING THE AIR BAG SYSTEM, REQUIRE CLARIFICATION. AS SUCH, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 208, “OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.”

18V772000Dec 2018

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Subaru Impreza, 2012-2013 Impreza Stationwagon, 2013 Subaru BRZ, XV Crosstrek and Toyota Scion FR-S vehicles. The engine valve springs in these vehicles may fracture causing an engine malfunction or a possible engine stall.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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This is the worst model year for the Subaru Brz according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is engine.

2013 Subaru Brz vs. Class Average (Minicompact Cars)

This vehicle

80

Class avg

42

1.9x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical minicompact cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 80 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2013 Subaru Brz: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Subaru Brz?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2013 Subaru Brz is related to the engine, with 49 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2013 Subaru Brz reliable?
The 2013 Subaru Brz has 80 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 1.9x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2013 Subaru Brz problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2013 Subaru Brz have any recalls?
Yes, the 2013 Subaru Brz has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Subaru Brz problems start?
Based on 69 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 50,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
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