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Fuel systemPart report

2013 Subaru BRZ Fuel system Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
8%of 64 total for the year
Median mileage
22,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 2013 Subaru BRZ, 8% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,000 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.

“Driving under normal conditions and started hearing something that sounded like fireworks under the hood of the car. I immediately parked it and researched. The issue appeared to be a failure of the seal on the direct injector for the fuel system. I had it repaired at the dealership where the car was purchased. That took several weeks since the issue doesn't cause the car to report a code or error. After weeks of failed exploration, I forced the dealership to look at what I suspected was causing the issue. They did and verified that it was a failed direct injector seal. …”

NHTSA complaint #10659973, filed 2014-11, 22,000 miles

“After authorized Subaru dealer repaired car related to valve spring recall, check engine light came on and Subaru dealer doesn't know how to fix it. Car has gone in and out of the dealer multiple times. Has been in the dealer now for about 2 months.”

NHTSA complaint #11196950, filed 2019-04, 61,312 miles

“This vehicle makes a chirping from the fuel system that which Subaru of america claims yields no danger or effect to the vehicle. From my observation with the Subaru BRZ it makes sounds such as the engine is cutting out and starting back immediately, also died on the road while sitting in neutral at a light. This vehicle is still under warranty, and Subaru of america will not honor their warranty with the repairs needed/requested.”

NHTSA complaint #10596871, filed 2014-06, 1,000 miles

“2013 Subaru BRZ 2.0 limited. I am the original owner. Factory recall relating to fa20 valve spring replacement completed by sherman oaks (california) Subaru in april 2019. (dropped car off for repair monday, 4/15/2019, received car from dealership on wednesday 4/24/2019) after receiving car, following valve spring replacement, noted significant decrease in avg mpg as reported by car (average was 25-26 mpg before recall repairs. This had been stable for years. Immediately after repair average mpg as reported by car was around 14mpg.) dealer advised leaving car with them for diagnosis & repair. …”

NHTSA complaint #11207097, filed 2019-05, 29,643 miles

“Chirping/squeaking sound possibly from the engine's high pressure fuel pump noise occurs upon de-acceleration at 28mph w/ car in neutral see Subaru TSB 2013my BRZ no. 09-54-12r dated 10/03/12.”

NHTSA complaint #10524548, filed 2013-07, 2,000 miles

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Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2022110%
2017114%
2014233%
201358%

Other parts of the 2013 Subaru BRZ

Engine
47 complaints
Other or unknown
7 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
Electrical system
3 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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