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Vehicle safety record
2015 Subaru BRZ Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2015 Subaru BRZ with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (2) and the seats & seat belts (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2014 has 6 and the 2016 has 3.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical BRZ year, for its age
#319 most complained-about 2015 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2015 Subaru BRZ problems
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No recalls for the 2015 Subaru BRZ
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2015 Subaru BRZ. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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3 complaints about the 2015 Subaru BRZ
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Seatbelts, both driver and passenger side will remain locked and in the retracted position unable to be fastened if the car is parked facing up a steep hill. Not until the car is moved to level ground can the seatbelts be put on.
My vehicle seems to be leaking engine oil onto the exhaust. Whenever I drive for more than 5-10 minutes, the smell of burning oil is overwhelming when the car is stopped. This issue has been occurring for the past 12 mos., And I'm concerned about the future potential for an engine bay fire, not to mention the potential impact of inhaling the fumes from burning oil every time I drive the car.
Subaru BRZ: every year compared
All BRZ years2015 Subaru BRZ vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Subaru BRZ | 3 | 0 | A | |
| 2015 Chevrolet Camaro | 208 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2015 Dodge Charger | 137 | 8 | F | Compare |
| 2015 Dodge Challenger | 127 | 6 | D | Compare |
| 2015 Chevrolet Corvette | 65 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2015 Subaru WRX | 52 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2015 Scion FR-S | 14 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2015 Nissan 370Z | 3 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2015 Mazda MX-5 | 1 | 0 | A | 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 2015 Subaru BRZ
Does the 2015 Subaru BRZ have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2015 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 2015 Subaru BRZ?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (2), seats & seat belts (1).
How many complaints has the 2015 Subaru BRZ had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 14, 2020 and the latest on June 22, 2025. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2015 Subaru BRZ a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 81 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than 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 2015 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