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2022 Subaru BRZ lighting problems

moderate Owners of the 2022 Subaru BRZ have filed 3 NHTSA complaints about the lighting at roughly $250 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See lighting across all vehicles →

Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Avg fix
$250
What stands out

No new NHTSA lighting complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 3 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.

Related recalls

severe NHTSA 23V609000 August 31, 2023

Subaru of America, Inc

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

Fix: 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.

Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins

The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering lighting on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.

Service Bulletin 07-59-07R Dec 2024

This bulletin is for information purposes only.The bulletin adresses design changes of the headlamps and rear combination lamps, where moisture and or condensation may develop on the inside of the lamp lenses.

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Service Bulletin WRM-23 Dec 2023

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2022 model year BRZ vehicles.

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Service Bulletin SuaruNet Announc Dec 2023

UPDATE Safety Recall: WRM-23 Rear Turn Signal Illumination Failure.

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Service Bulletin SubaruNet Announ Oct 2023

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2022 model year BRZ vehicles.

full bulletin at NHTSA ↗
Service Bulletin SubaruNet Announ Sep 2023

The affected vehicles may be equipped with rear combination lamp assemblies where the turn signal may become temporarily inoperable. If the rear turn signal lamps become inoperable, other road users may not realize that the rear turn signal or the rear hazard lights have been activated, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.

What owners are reporting 3 most recent

lighting · filed 03/28/2023

Stock blinkers rapidly flash faster than normal, blinkers cannot be seen in the rear at the time when signaling left or right during this time

lighting · filed 02/08/2023

During my early commute on a sunny morning shortly after sunrise with the sun at the rear of the vehicle, when selecting the turn signal, the dash display flashes rapidly, i.e., hyperflashing, and it has been confirmed that the rear signal light does not operate during this anomaly. The forward turn signal does function but flashes at a rapid rate. This is a repeatable occurrence when the sun…

lighting · filed 02/07/2023

When the sun is facing the rear of the car, the rear turn signals do not activate, and the turn signals flash rapidly. It is exactly what happens in this youtube video: https://youtu.be/dHwMCdlJfYQ This is a danger, because my car will not properly signal when I change lanes or take a turn. Subaru will not look at the vehicle. In this post in a community of owners for this vehicle, an owner…

Had lighting trouble with your 2022 Subaru BRZ? File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.

Common questions

How serious is the lighting problem on the 2022 Subaru BRZ?

It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 3 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $250 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.

At what mileage does the lighting typically fail?

Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.

What does it cost to fix?

Independent shops typically charge around $250 for lighting repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.

Are there any recalls related to lighting?

Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover lighting issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.

Related

Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2022/Subaru/BRZ. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area. Some links on this page are affiliate links.
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