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

- 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
2023 BRZ
1 owner complaint · 0 recalls
Year to avoid2018 BRZ
1 owner complaint · 2 recalls
Most reported: Engine And Engine Cooling
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
BRZ changes by model year
- 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
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2.4L 4-cyl | 25 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 2.4L 4-cyl | 25 MPG | 167.7 in | 2,815 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2.4L 4-cyl | 25 MPG | 167.7 in | 2,815 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2.4L 4-cyl | 25 MPG | 167.7 in | 2,815 lb | Not rated | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 | 2.4L 4-cyl | 25 MPG | 167.7 in | 2,815 lb | Not rated | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2.4L 4-cyl | 25 MPG | 167.7 in | 2,815 lb | Not rated | 1 | 10 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl | 27 MPG | 166.9 in | 2,765 lb | Not rated | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl | 27 MPG | 166.9 in | 2,765 lb | Not rated | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl | 27 MPG | 166.9 in | 2,765 lb | Not rated | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl | 27 MPG | 166.9 in | 2,765 lb | Not rated | 0 | 7 |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl | 28 MPG | 166.9 in | 2,765 lb | Not rated | 0 | 3 |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl | 28 MPG | 166.9 in | 2,765 lb | Not rated | 0 | 3 |
| 2014 | 2.0L 4-cyl | 28 MPG | 166.9 in | 2,822 lb | Not rated | 0 | 5 |
| 2013 | 2.0L 4-cyl | 28 MPG | 166.9 in | 2,778 lb | Not rated | 2 | 53 |
Alternatives to the 2020 BRZ
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Toyota 86 | 27 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2020 Toyota GR Supra | 26 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2020 Nissan 370z | 22 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2020 Fiat 124 Spider | 30 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Subaru. How we calculate this →

