2016 Subaru Brz problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (1) · Electrical System (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (199)
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 199 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-04-07 · Wheels · 💥 crash“on the day before easter, while driving down w. colonial dr., a car suddenly pulled out in front of me, causing me to slam on the brakes. immediately after, it seemed like the brake booster blew out, as my brakes started making a hissing sound and felt like they were losing pressure. additionally, i noticed a clunking noise coming from my car. thre…”
2021-05-15 · Electrical System · 78,000 mi“my brz is experiencing battery drain issues. i have replaced the battery with an oem battery from subaru, but my car still has a drain on the battery. i had to purchase a portable jump starter kit to ensure that if the car didn't start that i had a jump available. i have not brought the car in for service as of now. this situation has happened a fe…”
2018-03-28 · Unknown Or Other“"takata recall" front passenger window is tempermental and on many occasions will not close unless inched up carefully in increments. since this is done while driving it is a great distraction and is an accident waiting to happen. wiring was already replaced, but was told by attendant that her car window does the same thing and is caused by the e…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.