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2019 Subaru BRZ problems

The 2019 Subaru BRZ has 1 active recall campaign on file and only 1 owner complaint in the NHTSA database. Often that means the recall caught it before the field did.

The 2019 Subaru BRZ has 1 NHTSA owner complaint and 1 recall on file (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

Subaru BRZ owner complaints by model year
Model yearOwner complaintsRecalls
2016 BRZ 3 0
2017 BRZ 7 0
2018 BRZ 1 2
2019 BRZ (this page) 1 1
2020 BRZ 2 0
2022 BRZ 10 1
2019 Subaru BRZ
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Limited NHTSA data — only 1 complaint on file. The score reflects what's reported, but a small sample skews easily. 1 active recall on file.

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Should you avoid this 2019 BRZ?
Not enough data for a verdict

Only 1 NHTSA complaint on file — too few for a confident call. The 1 active recall above remain authoritative; read those first.

Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.

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What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2019 BRZ · engine
Engine hiccups while engine temperature gets enough level. Nothing comes on dashboard but I can definitely felt the car's hiccup very randomly.
03/15/2023 · NHTSA ODI #11511987.0
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Active recalls showing 1 of 1

severe NHTSA 21V587000 July 29, 2021

Subaru of America, Inc

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-21.

Common questions

Is the 2019 Subaru BRZ reliable?

Limited NHTSA data. Only 1 owner complaint has been filed for the 2019 Subaru BRZ, which is not enough for a meaningful reliability score. Active recalls (if any) are listed on this page and remain authoritative — those are verified defects regardless of complaint volume. For a confident reliability read we look for at least 10 owner complaints in the federal database.

Should you avoid the 2019 Subaru BRZ?

Only 1 NHTSA complaint on file — too few for a confident call. The 1 active recall above remain authoritative; read those first. We don't issue a buy/avoid verdict on the 2019 Subaru BRZ without a meaningful complaint sample — doing so off a handful of filings would be guesswork.

What should I check before buying a used 2019 Subaru BRZ?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on the 2019 Subaru BRZ to flag a standout failure pattern. Run the VIN for open recalls — those are free to fix regardless of warranty — get a standard pre-purchase inspection, and ask the seller for service records.

Is the 2019 Subaru BRZ a good used car to buy?

Hard to say from federal data alone — only 1 owner complaint has been filed. Lean on the recall list above, a pre-purchase inspection, and a vehicle-history report on the specific VIN. Our data tells you what the model is known for; a history report tells you what that exact car has been through.

What's the most common problem on the 2019 Subaru BRZ?

No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.

How do I check if my Subaru BRZ has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2019 Subaru BRZ?

Hard to say from NHTSA data alone with only 1 complaint on file. A quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. The decision comes down to your specific situation: vehicle cost, miles on it, how long you plan to keep it, and whether you can absorb a $3K–$8K repair without straining cashflow. With limited public data on this vehicle, lean on the recall list above and check owner forums before committing.

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Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database, last synced 1 day ago. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2019/Subaru/BRZ. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. We are not affiliated with Subaru. Some links on this page are affiliate links and we may earn a commission if you complete a quote or purchase.
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