2015 Subaru Brz problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (2) · Seat Belts (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (217)
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 217 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-06-22 · Engine“engine started knocking, within 4 miles engine seized up will not run, only 78,000 miles on the car, original owners, maintained meticulously …”
2023-10-27 · Seat Belts“seatbelts, both driver and passenger side will remain locked and in the retracted position unable to be fastened if the car is parked facing up a steep hill. not until the car is moved to level ground can the seatbelts be put on. …”
2020-10-14 · Engine · 26,000 mi“my vehicle seems to be leaking engine oil onto the exhaust. whenever i drive for more than 5-10 minutes, the smell of burning oil is overwhelming when the car is stopped. this issue has been occurring for the past 12 mos., and i'm concerned about the future potential for an engine bay fire, not to mention the potential impact of inhaling the fumes …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.