AutoUtility currently tracks 3 official NHTSA owner defect complaints for the 2016 Subaru BRZ. Brakes & Traction Control issues are the most frequently reported category, appearing in 1 complaint (33.3% of submitted records). Among these NHTSA complaint records, 1 filing cites a crash.
Factual proportion of owner complaints categorized by automotive subsystem in NHTSA records
1 owner complaint submitted to NHTSA ODI for this subsystem.
1 owner complaint submitted to NHTSA ODI for this subsystem.
1 owner complaint submitted to NHTSA ODI for this subsystem.
1 owner complaint submitted to NHTSA ODI for this subsystem.
Representative defect filings submitted by owners to the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
"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,..."
"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..."
""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..."
Reported defect complaint volume across sibling model years (2015–2026)
| Model Year | NHTSA Complaints | Crash Reports | Safety Recalls | Detailed Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Subaru BRZ | 3 | 0 | 0 | View 2015 Problems → |
| 2016 Subaru BRZ Current Page | 3 | 1 | 0 | Current |
| 2017 Subaru BRZ | 7 | 1 | 0 | View 2017 Problems → |
| 2018 Subaru BRZ | 1 | 0 | 2 | View 2018 Problems → |
| 2019 Subaru BRZ | 1 | 0 | 1 | View 2019 Problems → |
| 2020 Subaru BRZ | 2 | 0 | 0 | View 2020 Problems → |
| 2022 Subaru BRZ | 10 | 0 | 1 | View 2022 Problems → |
| 2023 Subaru BRZ | 1 | 0 | 0 | View 2023 Problems → |
| 2024 Subaru BRZ | 3 | 0 | 0 | View 2024 Problems → |
| 2025 Subaru BRZ | 0 | 0 | 0 | View 2025 Problems → |
| 2026 Subaru BRZ | 0 | 0 | 0 | View 2026 Problems → |
Complete distribution of consumer defect reports across all 3 granular NHTSA system and subsystem classifications
| Vehicle Component / System | Total Complaints | Crash Reports | Fire Reports | Injury Entries | Fatality Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System NHTSA category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SUSPENSION,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other / Uncategorized NHTSA category: UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cross-reference safety recalls, crash test safety ratings, and EPA fuel economy for this model year
Key performance indicators, EPA fuel economy specs, powertrain variants, and summary ratings.
Official recall campaigns, safety defect descriptions, and manufacturer free remedy instructions.
NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test results, driver assistance systems, and rollover resistance ratings.
EPA fuel economy ratings, electric range, and annual energy cost benchmarks.
Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2016 Subaru BRZ
In official NHTSA consumer records, the most frequently cited issue area for the 2016 Subaru BRZ is Brakes & Traction Control, appearing in 1 records (33.3% of submitted filings).
Secondary reported categories include Suspension (1) and Wheels & Tires (1).
AutoUtility does not issue subjective reliability scores or commercial ratings. In official United States government records, NHTSA tracks 3 consumer defect complaints and 0 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Subaru BRZ.
Reviewing documented component complaint distributions, recall remedy notices, and active federal investigations provides an objective, evidence-based view of the vehicle's historical safety and defect record.
Among consumer complaint records on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Subaru BRZ, 1 filing cites a crash, 0 cite smoke or fire, and 0 report one or more injuries.
Incident entries represent consumer descriptions at the time of submission to federal authorities and do not establish mechanical causation or legal liability.
The complaint records on this page are retrieved directly from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) public database under 49 CFR Part 576.
Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.