Model year 2019 · Minicompact Cars

2019 Subaru BRZ: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2019 Subaru BRZ at 24–27 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 1 owner complaint for this model year.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

24–27

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Subaru dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2019 Subaru BRZ recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2019 Subaru BRZ, newest first.

Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump

NHTSA 21V587000 Reported Jul 29, 2021
Filed by
Subaru of America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. WRG-21)
Units affected
175,968 (estimate)
Problem
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-21.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2019 Subaru BRZ fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2019 Subaru BRZ EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
BRZ2.0L 4-cylManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium21/29/24 mpg$3,400371
BRZ2.0L 4-cylAutomatic 6-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium24/33/27 mpg$3,050322

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2019 Subaru BRZ crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2019 Subaru BRZ NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2019 Subaru BRZ 2 DR RWDNot rated4 starsNot rated5 stars7.1%No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2019 Subaru BRZ owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2019 Subaru BRZ, most recently on Mar 15, 2023. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2019 Subaru BRZ complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Engine1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Subaru BRZ model years

Subaru BRZ by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2027 BRZ22–25 mpg———
2026 BRZ22–25 mpg———
2025 BRZ22–25 mpg———
2024 BRZ22–25 mpg03—
2023 BRZ22–25 mpg01—
2022 BRZ22–25 mpg110—
2020 BRZ23–27 mpg02—
2018 BRZ23–27 mpg21—
2017 BRZ24–27 mpg07—
2016 BRZ24–28 mpg035/5
2015 BRZ24–28 mpg035/5

All Subaru BRZ years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2019 Subaru models

2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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