Skip to main content

2013 SUBARU BRZ

2 recalls Risk Grade: C- Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #18V772000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
What Happened
The engine valve springs in your vehicle are responsible for helping your engine run smoothly. In some 2012-2014 Impreza, BRZ, and XV Crosstrek models, these springs might break, causing engine problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If the valve springs fracture, your engine could stall unexpectedly while you're driving, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty valve springs with new ones at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice and contact Subaru at 1-844-373-6614 for more information.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Subaru Impreza, 2012-2013 Impreza Stationwagon, 2013 Subaru BRZ, XV Crosstrek and Toyota Scion FR-S vehicles. The engine valve springs in these vehicles may fracture causing an engine malfunction or a possible engine stall.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Subaru will notify their owners. Toyota will notify the FR-S owners. Dealers will replace the valve springs, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614, Toyota owners may contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-888-270-9371. Subaru's number for this recall is WTY-84.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Under Review #12V254000 Plain English
Component

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Manufacturer
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
Your owner's manual has some incorrect information about the airbag system in your 2013 BRZ. The manual says the front passenger airbag is disabled when there's a child seat in place, but that's not entirely accurate.
Risk if Unfixed
If you follow the wrong instructions, you could put yourself or a passenger at risk of injury in a crash. This could happen if you don't use the airbag correctly, or if you're not prepared for how it's supposed to work.
Free Fix
Subaru will send you a corrected owner's manual with the right information, free of charge. You should check your mail for the updated manual, and make sure to read it carefully to understand how your airbag system works.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 BRZ VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 25, 2011, THROUGH MAY 25, 2012. THE OWNER’S MANUAL CONTAINS AN INACCURATE DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE FRONT PASSENGER OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM. OTHER PORTIONS OF THE OWNER’S MANUAL, DESCRIBING THE AIR BAG SYSTEM, REQUIRE CLARIFICATION. AS SUCH, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 208, “OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.”
Original — Risk if Unfixed
MISINFORMATION COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.
Original — Remedy
SUBARU WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND WILL MAIL CORRECTED OWNER’S MANUALS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

Browse by Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 recall
EQUIPMENT
1 recall

Other SUBARU BRZ Years

2022
1 recall
2019
1 recall
2018
2 recalls

Related Pages

2013 Toyota RAV4 Recalls 2013 Honda CR-V Recalls 2012 SUBARU BRZ Recalls 2014 SUBARU BRZ Recalls All SUBARU Recalls SUBARU BRZ Recall History