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Subaru BRZ

14 model years from 2013 to 2027, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

Subaru BRZ
Pictured: 2018 Subaru BRZ SE LUX Automatic 2.0. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Model years
2013–2027
Class
Minicompact Cars
Latest engines
2.4L 4-cyl
Best MPG
25–28 combined, by year
Latest rating
Not rated
Recalls
5 campaigns, all years
Most complaints
2013 (53)
Fewest problems
2023
Interest
24,021 Wikipedia views / 30 days

The 2026 BRZ in brief

The 2026 Subaru BRZ is a minicompact car offered with a 2.4L 4-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.

It measures about 168 inches long and 70 inches wide on a 102-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,815 lb.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 25 MPG combined (21 city / 30 highway), 23% better than the 2026 minicompact car average of 20.3 MPG, for an estimated $3,300 a year in fuel.

There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

The Subaru BRZ has 14 model years in our data, from 2013 to 2027.

Its most efficient year was 2016 at 28 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 25 to 28 MPG.

Owners most often report problems with the engine (63), unknown or other (12), fuel/propulsion system (6).

Buying used? 2023 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2018 is the year to avoid.

2018 has the most recalls (2); all years together count 5 campaigns and 89 owner complaints.

How the 2013 BRZ compares

The 2013 Subaru BRZ is a minicompact car offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.

It measures about 167 inches long and 71 inches wide on a 101-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,778 lb.

About the Subaru BRZ

The Toyota 86 and the Subaru BRZ are 2+2 sports cars jointly developed by Toyota and Subaru, manufactured at Subaru's Ōta, Gunma assembly plant.

From the Wikipedia article "Toyota 86", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

2026 BRZ pros & cons

Full 2026 details →

What's good

  • Excellent fuel economyUp to 25 MPG combined — 23% better than the average 2026 minicompact car (20.3 MPG).

Watch out for

  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Best and worst years to buy used

NHTSA recalls and complaints for 9 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →

Compare head to head

Compare the BRZ with any other car →

BRZ changes by model year

  1. 2022
    • Engine added: 2.4L 4-cyl
    • Engine dropped: 2.0L 4-cyl
    • Best combined MPG down from 27 to 25

Years without a measurable change are left out.

Show all 14 model years side by side
YearLatest enginesBest MPG / rangeLengthWeightOverallRecallsComplaints
20272.4L 4-cyl25 MPG––Not rated00
20262.4L 4-cyl25 MPG167.7 in2,815 lbNot rated00
20252.4L 4-cyl25 MPG167.7 in2,815 lbNot rated00
20242.4L 4-cyl25 MPG167.7 in2,815 lbNot rated03
20232.4L 4-cyl25 MPG167.7 in2,815 lbNot rated01
20222.4L 4-cyl25 MPG167.7 in2,815 lbNot rated110
20202.0L 4-cyl27 MPG166.9 in2,765 lbNot rated02
20192.0L 4-cyl27 MPG166.9 in2,765 lbNot rated11
20182.0L 4-cyl27 MPG166.9 in2,765 lbNot rated21
20172.0L 4-cyl27 MPG166.9 in2,765 lbNot rated07
20162.0L 4-cyl28 MPG166.9 in2,765 lbNot rated03
20152.0L 4-cyl28 MPG166.9 in2,765 lbNot rated03
20142.0L 4-cyl28 MPG166.9 in2,822 lbNot rated05
20132.0L 4-cyl28 MPG166.9 in2,778 lbNot rated253
Best combined MPG by model year — Subaru BRZ
2013: 28 MPG2014: 28 MPG2015: 28 MPG2016: 28 MPG2017: 27 MPG2018: 27 MPG2019: 27 MPG2020: 27 MPG2022: 25 MPG2023: 25 MPG2024: 25 MPG2025: 25 MPG2026: 25 MPG2027: 25 MPG2013201520172019202220242026max 28 MPG

Alternatives to the 2020 BRZ

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2020 Toyota 8627 MPGNot rated0
2020 Toyota GR Supra26 MPGNot rated0
2020 Nissan 370z22 MPGNot rated0
2020 Fiat 124 Spider30 MPGNot rated1

Most common owner-reported problems

Engine63
Unknown Or Other12
Fuel/Propulsion System6
Exterior Lighting5
Power Train5
Service Brakes4
Electrical System3
Wheels2
Owner complaints by model year — Subaru BRZ
2013: 532014: 52015: 32016: 32017: 72018: 12019: 12020: 22022: 102023: 12024: 32025: 02026: 02027: 02013201520172019202220242026max 53
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Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Subaru. How we calculate this →