Recalls ·2022 Subaru Brz

2022 Subaru Brz recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2022 Subaru Brz; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting — turn signal. Owners filed 10 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 13 model years of this model in the database, 2022 ranks #4 for number of recalls.

Recalls1
Complaints10

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Recalls (1)

Exterior lighting — Turn signalCampaign 23V609000 · 31 Aug 2023

Problem: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 BRZ and Toyota GR86 vehicles. The rear turn signals may intermittently become inoperative.

Risk: Inoperative rear turn signals may not notify other drivers of a turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace both rear combination lamp assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Subaru owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Subaru's number for this recall is WRM-23.

What owners complain about

Share of the 10 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine6 · 60%
Exterior lighting3 · 30%
Wheels1 · 10%
Service brakes1 · 10%
Fuel/propulsion system1 · 10%

When complaints were filed

20225
20235

From owner complaints

Found traces of silicone in my engine. Checked the dipstick out of curiosity and found silicone or RTV sealant. The car only has 500 miles on it. Will do oil change after break in period of Subaru’s recommended 1000 miles and will have them check the oil pan filter for more RTV…

Engine · Jul 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

The engine has excess RTV sealant and is clogging the oil pick-up tube. This is cause the motor to have restricted oil flow and causing premature motor failures.

Engine · Jun 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

My car has excess RTV sealant on the oil pan that has now gotten into my engine and is causing oil starvation.

Engine · May 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

The new 2022 Subaru BRZ's and Toyota GR86's have been found to have an excessive amount of RTV silicone on the engine oil pan. This can clog up the oil pickup filter and cause oil starvation leading to catastrophic engine failure. A few engines have already failed and more people have been finding RTV silicone in…

Engine · May 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20132
20140
20150
20160
20170
20182
20191
20200
20221
20230
20240
20250
20260

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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