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2013 Subaru BRZ Electrical system Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
5%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 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2013 Subaru BRZ, 5% 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.

“Arguably systemic electrical problem battery went dead -re charged and then ultimately replaced by dealer switch for passenger window only works intermittently. Was replaced and continues to non function car will not start on occasion although lights, radio etc will go on no response when ignition button pushed.”

NHTSA complaint #10576360, filed 2014-04, 6,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2017114%
201335%

Other parts of the 2013 Subaru BRZ

Engine
47 complaints
Other or unknown
7 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 Subaru BRZ

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology