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2016 Subaru BRZ Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2016 Subaru BRZ with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1) and the electrical system (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2015 has 3 and the 2017 has 7.

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BFewer problems than a typical BRZ year, for its age

#295 most complained-about 2016 vehicle

Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Most common 2016 Subaru BRZ problems

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No recalls for the 2016 Subaru BRZ

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2016 Subaru BRZ. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.

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3 complaints about the 2016 Subaru BRZ

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

SuspensionWheels & tiresBrakesCrash

On the day before Easter, while driving down W. Colonial Dr., a car suddenly pulled out in front of me, causing me to slam on the brakes. immediately after, it seemed like the brake booster blew out, as my brakes started making a hissing sound and felt like they were losing pressure. Additionally, I noticed a clunking noise coming from my car. Three or four days later, while driving, my brakes failed and I ended up rear-ending another vehicle. I contacted the dealership from where I purchased the car less than a...

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month ago, but I am still unsure if they will help me fix it. There seems to be a problem with the bearings or the suspension in addition to the brakes, but I am not sure if the dealership will help me fix any of these issues.

Filed Incident Suspension · Wheels · Service brakesNHTSA 11581632
Electrical system

My brz is experiencing battery drain issues. I have replaced the battery with an oem battery from subaru, but my car still has a drain on the battery. I had to purchase a portable jump starter kit to ensure that if the car didn't start that I had a jump available. I have not brought the car in for service as of now. This situation has happened a few times over the last two years. I thought I may have left a light on, but when I had the car jump started, I noticed there were no lights on.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11416718
Other & unknown

"Takata recall" front passenger window is tempermental and on many occasions will not close unless inched up carefully in increments. Since this is done while driving it is a great distraction and is an accident waiting to happen. Wiring was already replaced, but was told by attendant that her car window does the same thing and is caused by the expansion of the plastic piece on the top of the window sill needed for closure. This is a laypersons explanation of the existing problem. The window sometimes goes up or down and not half way as well. The other three windows work without problems. This needs to be addressed and fixed without delay.

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11081763

Subaru BRZ: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20202000Engine & coolingA
20191100Engine & coolingB
20181200Engine & coolingC
20177011AirbagsD
20163010BrakesB
20153000Engine & coolingA
20146001Engine & coolingC
201365201Engine & coolingF
All BRZ years

2016 Subaru BRZ vs rivals

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Questions about the 2016 Subaru BRZ

Does the 2016 Subaru BRZ have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2016 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 2016 Subaru BRZ?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1), electrical system (1), suspension (1).

How many complaints has the 2016 Subaru BRZ had?

3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 28, 2018 and the latest on April 7, 2024. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 2016 Subaru BRZ a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 66 out of 100 (grade B: 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.

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What should I do if my 2016 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

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