2017 Subaru Brz problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (1) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1) · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (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
2024-12-15 · Unknown Or Other“the stock head unit (model #: ca645ul) in my vehicle has been having bluetooth issues. every since i purchased the vehicle in 2016, from time to time, the audio from my bluetooth would cut out and then come back on. it was only once in a blue moon ever since i bought the car, so i never paid much attention to it. however, recently it's been cutting…”
2024-06-12 · Power Train“-manual transmission issues with grinding or failure to go into gear. vehicle is available for inspection upon request. -merging into highway traffic can be dangerous when i'm more focused on my transmission grinding loudly and having difficulty shifting gears to get up to speed. -unknown -unknown -no warning lights of any kind…”
2023-03-08 · Unknown Or Other“this week when i started my car, a yellow caution light appeared on my dash and a “check srs warning light” appeared next to it. it would turn on and off, so i am unsure of what the problem is. i brought my car in for an inspection on january 28th, and they didn’t detect any issue regarding airbags or anything related to it. one thing i noticed is …”
2021-04-20 · Unknown Or Other · 15,000 mi · 💥 crash · 🔥 fire“2017 subaru brz limited with performance package was involved in an auto accident on 4-5-21. subject vehicle had stopped and was slowly entering to cross an intersection of a divided highway with a 50 mph speed limit while being struck by an oncoming car at an approximate 90 degree angle which impacted the left front fender near the headlight and b…”
2020-10-17 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 39,867 mi“i was driving on the freeway when the car stalled three times; the check engine light came on, then turned off. white, sweet smelling smoke began coming out of the engine. i pulled over safely. upon inspection of the car, it was found that the valve spring cover came out of the right side (passenger) engine head. see attachment for a list of all pa…”
2020-06-06 · Air Bags · 46,785 mi“the passager air bag turned off with me in the seat…”
2018-10-10 · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · 1,000 mi“check engine light on ,traction control light on, light plates off. accelerator stuck while driving noise while driving. car had water damage few days after hurricane katrina. insurance company (geico) in the repair process declared once total lost then change its mind. i had been off and on the shop since that date. stuck with this leased c…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.