2022 Subaru BRZ: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2022 Subaru BRZ at 22–25 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 10 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
1
EPA combined mpg
22–25
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.
2022 Subaru BRZ recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2022 Subaru BRZ, newest first.
Exterior lighting: Turn signal
NHTSA 23V609000Reported Aug 31, 2023
Filed by
Subaru of America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. WRM-23)
Units affected
8,915 (estimate)
Problem
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 BRZ and Toyota GR86 vehicles. The rear turn signals may intermittently become inoperative.
Risk
Inoperative rear turn signals may not notify other drivers of a turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace both rear combination lamp assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Subaru owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Subaru's number for this recall is WRM-23.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2022 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.
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.
2022 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.
2022 Subaru BRZ NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2022 Subaru BRZ 2 DR RWD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
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Optional
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.
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2022 Subaru BRZ owner complaints
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Subaru BRZ, most recently on Mar 28, 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 2022 Subaru BRZ complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Engine
6
Exterior lighting
3
Fuel/propulsion system
1
Service brakes
1
Wheels
1
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
