Engine started knocking, within 4 miles engine seized up will not run, only 78,000 miles on the car, original owners, maintained meticulously
Engine & cooling
2015 Subaru BRZ Engine problems
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2015 Subaru BRZ's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 67% of all its complaints, most recently on June 22, 2025. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Engine complaints
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 engine complaints by year
BRZ engine problems, every yearSource: 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