2014 Subaru BRZ: common problems and reliability

One of the worst BRZ years.

One of the Subaru BRZ years to avoid. All BRZ years

6 owner complaints, most about engine. No recalls.

Should I buy a 2014 BRZ?

The 2014 Subaru BRZ has 6 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and fuel/propulsion system.

Safety record for the 2014 model year

6
Owner complaints
0
Recalls
0
Crash reports
1
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2014 Subaru BRZ vehicles (US, public record).

The Year Score compares this year with other BRZ years only. How we score it

Is 2014 a good year for the BRZ?

Across the 11 BRZ model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2023) to 64 (2013). With 6 complaints, the 2014 BRZ sits about the same as the model's median of 3.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

engine
5
fuel/propulsion system
1
power train
1
fuel system
1
gasoline
1

What owners say across generations

Overwhelmingly positive sentiment centered on the vehicle's core philosophy as an affordable, lightweight, and balanced sports car.

Owner insights cover all generations of the BRZ. See the full BRZ owner picture and every model year.

Other BRZ model years

Compare every BRZ year side by side to see how 2014 ranks against the rest.

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