2022 Subaru BRZ: common problems and reliability
One of the worst BRZ years.
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10 owner complaints, most about engine. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2022 BRZ?The 2022 Subaru BRZ has 10 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are engine and exterior lighting. Owners most often flag engine reliability concerns (2022+ fa24 engine): potential oil starvation and engine failure during sustained high-rpm/high-g cornering (e.g., on track), potentially linked to excess silicone sealant (rtv) blocking the oil pickup.
Safety record for the 2022 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2022 Subaru BRZ vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other BRZ years only. How we score it
Is 2022 a good year for the BRZ?
Across the 11 BRZ model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2023) to 64 (2013). With 10 complaints, the 2022 BRZ sits above 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
Recalls affecting the 2022 BRZ
exterior lighting:turn signal
Campaign 23V609000Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 BRZ and Toyota GR86 vehicles. The rear turn signals may intermittently become inoperative.
What owners say across generations
Overwhelmingly positive sentiment centered on the vehicle's core philosophy as an affordable, lightweight, and balanced sports car.
- RecurrentEngine reliability concerns (2022+ FA24 engine)
Potential oil starvation and engine failure during sustained high-RPM/high-G cornering (e.g., on track), potentially linked to excess silicone sealant (RTV) blocking the oil pickup.
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