2013 Subaru BRZ Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 64 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2013 Subaru BRZ, 3% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,600 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.
“The homelink rear view mirror mount failed and the mirror fell onto the center console, hitting the center air vents and damaging the molding, also hitting the shift knob and interfering with shift maneuvers. This also happened to me again one year later on july 18, 2014.”
NHTSA complaint #10611422, filed 2014-07, 8,400 miles“Gaskets around driver side windows (including stationary triangular panes) as well as passenger side windows do not create a good seal and allow moisture to enter from outside from things such as rain or regular hand washing.”
NHTSA complaint #10525484, filed 2013-07, 2,800 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11022304Aug 11, 2025This bulletin provides information on paint codes for vehicles in the 2026 line up.
- 10188198Feb 25, 2021This bulletin announces a design change made to the replacement front console box cover.
- 10164447Aug 29, 2019This Service Information Bulletin announces a design change made to the rear bumper cover side mounting brackets. These new brackets provide increased clearance between the edges…
- 10163006Jun 13, 2019This bulletin announces availability of a new retaining plate and installation method to address gapping conditions which may develop between the front bumper cover and fender.
- 10150932Oct 9, 2018This bulletin provides a service procedure to address a gap between the top edge of the door and the instrument panel on the models listed as shown in the photo below. The gap…
- 10150887Oct 9, 2018This bulletin provides a service procedure to address a gap between the top edge of the door and the instrument panel on the models listed as shown in the photo below. The gap…
- 10145074Aug 24, 2018This bulletin announces a design change made to the rear bumper cover (face). To insure a proper fit of the new cover, the rear edge portion of the existing inner mud guards…
- 10140485Feb 13, 2018This bulletin announces a design change to the air vent grille located in the lower portion of the trunk (or cargo) area. The shutters of the vent grille are designed to open…
- 10140470Feb 13, 2018This bulletin announces a design change to the air vent grille located in the lower portion of the trunk (or cargo) area. The shutters of the vent grille are designed to open…
- 10130277Jan 11, 2018( 2017-2018MY Impreza - 5 Dr Only)
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 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 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsExterior lighting
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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