2013 Subaru BRZ Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 64 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2013 Subaru BRZ, 2% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 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.
“There is a strange problem with the steering on these cars and the scion frs equivalent. The problem is reported on the message boards but however this was only recalled in new zealand.going over and small bump the electronic steering rattles. It rattles at first and gets worse until it shakes the wheel. Dealers want acknowledge the problem and yet it was already recalled in another county for this issues.this can become dangerous and many owners just post o line not knowing what is going on with dealers saying it's normal. Leaving customers with shaky wheels. …”
NHTSA complaint #11153282, filed 2018-11, 30,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11032035Apr 20, 2026This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedures to be followed when addressing customer concerns of steering wheel/vehicle body vibration when driving at highway speeds when…
- 10222344Sep 13, 2022This bulletin announces the repair procedure to address rare cases of a squeaking-type sound occurring when turning the steering wheel.
- 10213172May 3, 2022This bulletin announces the repair procedure to address rare cases of a squeaking-type sound occurring when turning the steering wheel.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2013 Subaru BRZ
47 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Subaru BRZ
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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