2014 Subaru Brz problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (3) · Power Train (1) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (248)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-05 · SubaruNet Announcement (M · Other
this announcement provides information on a new software update for the midtronics dss and dca machines.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-18 · 13-109-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides paint code information for 2027 model year vehicles.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-15 · SubaruNet Announcement (C · Other
this announcement provides an update to all 2027 model year subaru warranty coverages for wear items and adjustments.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-14 · 15-333-25R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. this is an revised version of the original bulletin.
Electrical System 2026-09-14 · 15-304-22R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of infotainment concerns. this is an revised version of the original bulletin.
Electrical System 2026-08-20 · 15-308-23R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service information bulletin outlines a systematic procedure for diagnosing parasitic draw (dark/standby current) in vehicles experiencing battery drain when the ignition is off, leading to no-start conditions or frequent jump-starts.this is an revised version of the original bulletin.
Showing the 6 most recent of 248 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-06-30 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 🔥 fire“i was driving the car on the highway & the car caught on fire from the engine bay area. i drover the car for about 5 miles before the fire. the car has no modification & everything in oem/stock condition. many people reported having the same issue with engine catching on fire for subaru brz toyota 86 & toyota frs since they all share the same engin…”
2020-11-12 · Engine · 102,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2014 subaru brz. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to coconut creek subaru (4980 n, fl-7, coconut creek, fl 33073; (888) 459-5432) for an unstated recall on the valve spring. the contact stated that recently while the brakes were depressed at a red light, the vehicle shut-off independently. the vehicle was restart…”
2020-06-06 · Power Train · 74,000 mi“terrible rattling/knocking engine seems to struggle when coming to a stop and will unexpectedly stall/shut off on highway and street use *tr…”
2019-02-19 · Engine · 117,000 mi“driving 74 mph on highway with cruise control on. subtle, repeating forward jerking motion felt for 3 seconds, then went away. check engine light was flashing during the jerking motion and turned off when jerking motion stopped. the jerking motion and blinking light came back 4 to 5 times before becoming violent. i pushed in the clutch pedal du…”
2019-01-03 · Engine · 60,000 mi“this may be similar to the current recall posted for earlier models of the scion fr-s and subaru brz, however my car was manufactured after the recalled production time frame. (cuts off at september 2013, my car was made in december 2013) my car is a 2014 subaru brz manual and when idling stationary, once in a while rpms drop and car shakes as if …”
2014-08-02 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 3,000 mi“subaru brz fuel pump defective filing complaint for the record - the 2014 subaru brz fuel pump when warm makes a metallic chirp (very audible - file video with sound available) as if its valves are expanding and causing friction related metallic sounds. subaru acknowledges there are known issues and getting it replaced should be as easy as aski…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.