I was driving the car on the Highway & the car caught on fire from the engine bay area. I drover the car for about 5 miles before the fire. the car has no modification & everything in OEM/Stock condition. Many people reported having the same issue with engine catching on fire for Subaru BRZ Toyota 86 & Toyota FRS since they all share the same engine & mechanical component
Vehicle safety record
2014 Subaru BRZ Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2014 Subaru BRZ with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (5) and the fuel system (2). Those complaints describe 1 fire. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2013 has 65 and the 2015 has 3.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical BRZ year, for its age
#272 most complained-about 2014 vehicle
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2014 Subaru BRZ problems
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No recalls for the 2014 Subaru BRZ
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6 complaints about the 2014 Subaru BRZ
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 subaru brz. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to coconut creek subaru (4980 n, fl-7, coconut creek, fl 33073; (888) 459-5432) for an unstated recall on the valve spring. The contact stated that recently while the brakes were depressed at a red light, the vehicle shut-off independently. The vehicle was restarted however, there was a knocking sound coming from the engine. The contact took the vehicle to another dealer, north fort lauderdale subaru (855 s. Federal hwy, pompano...
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beach, fl 33062; (954) 889-5776) and was informed that the engine was knocking and that the oil was low. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact stated that an oil change was not due for several thousand more miles. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.
Terrible rattling/knocking engine seems to struggle when coming to a stop and will unexpectedly stall/shut off on highway and street use *tr
Driving 74 mph on highway with cruise control on. Subtle, repeating forward jerking motion felt for 3 seconds, then went away. Check engine light was flashing during the jerking motion and turned off when jerking motion stopped. The jerking motion and blinking light came back 4 to 5 times before becoming violent. I pushed in the clutch pedal during the violent jerking motions and the engine shut off (while still at 74 mph). Kept the clutch pedal pushed in and pulled over to the shoulder and attempted to restart the engine, but would make one click noise, then stop. Car towed to mechanic and found broken valve springs and rocker arms inside the engine.
This may be similar to the current recall posted for earlier models of the scion fr-s and subaru brz, however my car was manufactured after the recalled production time frame. (Cuts off at september 2013, my car was made in december 2013) my car is a 2014 subaru brz manual and when idling stationary, once in a while rpms drop and car shakes as if it's trying to stall. This is more noticeable when I tap the gas pedal and rev the car just a bit.
Subaru brz fuel pump defective filing complaint for the record - the 2014 subaru brz fuel pump when warm makes a metallic chirp (very audible - file video with sound available) as if its valves are expanding and causing friction related metallic sounds. Subaru acknowledges there are known issues and getting it replaced should be as easy as asking - dealership noted to me it is a nuisance and not a problem (could not confirm they would get paid under warranty) - calls to corporate were made and although a...
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returned voice call said it was safe - my request for this statement in writing has not been granted. Hoping if enough people complaint - a recall will be issued and not selective based on a dealerships profit. A high pressure fuel pump and friction noises when heated are a dangerous combination. Confirmed a subaru technical note exists for this problem - they stated my models vin# was under the tech note for replacement but now weekly call are not returned after 5 weeks requesting status of replacement part. You can search the internet for many other examples of people with similar problem (one noted his car did catch fire and burn - root cause fuel pump failure). I'd like to see all high pressure brz fuels pumps exhibiting this behavior replaced before someone gets hurt in a catastrophic failure. *Tr
Subaru BRZ: every year compared
All BRZ years2014 Subaru BRZ vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Subaru BRZ | 6 | 0 | C | |
| 2014 Dodge Charger | 343 | 10 | F | Compare |
| 2014 Chevrolet Camaro | 188 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2014 Dodge Challenger | 149 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2014 Chevrolet Corvette | 64 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2014 Nissan 370Z | 10 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2014 Volkswagen GTI | 10 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2014 Mazda MX-5 | 6 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2014 Subaru WRX | 6 | 10 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2014 Subaru BRZ
Does the 2014 Subaru BRZ have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2014 Subaru BRZ right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Subaru BRZ?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (5), fuel system (2), transmission & drivetrain (1).
How many complaints has the 2014 Subaru BRZ had?
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 2, 2014 and the latest on June 30, 2024. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2014 Subaru BRZ a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 49 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Subaru BRZ year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Subaru BRZ years have the most complaints?
2013 (65), 2022 (10), 2017 (7). See every Subaru BRZ year compared.
What should I do if my 2014 Subaru BRZ has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data