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#BS-2022-SUBBRZ-7C16

2022 Subaru Brz

Based on reports from 12 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

187

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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 12 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls. Complaint rate is 3.6x the class average.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

6 owners reported engine issues.

!Inspect the LightsMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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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 (6 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

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine6 (50%)

Lights3 (25%)

Brakes1 (8%)

Fuel System1 (8%)

Wheels & Tires1 (8%)

2022 Subaru Brz: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 2022 Subaru Brz, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Lights Issues

Lights complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2022 Subaru Brz, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2022 Subaru Brz, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2022 Subaru Brz, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-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.

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Recall History (1 recall)

23V609000Jan 2024

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 BRZ and Toyota GR86 vehicles. The rear turn signals may intermittently become inoperative.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Subaru Brz is the 2013 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2022 Subaru Brz vs. Class Average (Minicompact Cars)

This vehicle

Class avg

3.6x 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. 12 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Other Subaru Brz Model Years

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2022 Subaru Brz: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2022 Subaru Brz?

The most commonly reported issue with the 2022 Subaru Brz is related to the engine, with 6 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 2022 Subaru Brz reliable?

The 2022 Subaru Brz has 12 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 3.6x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.

How much does it cost to fix 2022 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 2022 Subaru Brz have any recalls?

Yes, the 2022 Subaru Brz has 1 recall 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?

Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.

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?

Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.

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