2013 Subaru BRZ Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 64 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2013 Subaru BRZ, 3% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“From the very first day I had these brakes pads installed they performed terribly. At low speeds, under 25mph, they would shriek and slightly shake the vehicle; far worse response at higher speeds. I read somewhere online that the remedy for this problem was to wed the pads to the existing rotors. So, I performed that as best as I could in a safe and sound manner which resulted in a continuation of the same sounds and violent pitching during braking. …”
NHTSA complaint #11566401, filed 2024-01Related service bulletins
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- 10171101Jan 31, 2020This bulletin announces availability of a new stop lamp switch for the models listed above equipped with LED - type rear combination lamps.
- 10163525Jul 11, 2019This Service Information bulletin announces instruction for application of additional lubrication between the brake caliper support and pad clips. This will prevent the pad from…
- 10154419Jan 25, 2019This Service Information bulletin announces instruction for application of additional lubrication between the brake caliper support and pad clips. This will prevent the pad from…
- 10130270Jan 24, 2018This Service Information bulletin provides a measurement and adjustment procedure for the stop lamp switch. An improperly adjusted (or faulty) stop lamp switch can cause any of…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 10% |
| 2013 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2013 Subaru BRZ
47 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Subaru BRZ
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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