Subaru Brz

Model Brz made by Subaru got 4 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 7 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to electrical system. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, equipment and exterior lighting. There was one recall concerning equipment .

Model 2013

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
12V254000SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.from 11/25/2011 to 05/25/2012V (Vehicle)188606/19/2012MFRSUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.06/05/201206/06/2012571208
Defect SummarySubaru is recalling certain model year 2013 brz vehicles manufactured from november 25, 2011, through may 25, 2012. the owner
Consequence SummaryMisinformation could lead to an increased risk of injury to front seat occupants during certain crash conditions.
Corrective SummarySubaru will notify owners, and will mail corrected owner
NotesSubaru's recall campaign number is wqb-38.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
WQC-3910/01/201210047519Subaru: software change will not affect fuel economy or performance, even though a correction, for engine control module, has been developed for the deficiency in obdii system thermostat monitoring logic. models 2011-2012 legacy, outback12/04/2012
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SB-06-44-1210/22/201210047480Subaru: when diagnosing dtc c1249, an additional diagnostic procedure is used for brake light switch (bls) malfunction and revision of service manual, in future, will include diagnostic procedure. model 2013 brz. *pe11/28/2012
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS
SB-06-44-1210/22/201210047480Subaru: when diagnosing dtc c1249, an additional diagnostic procedure is used for brake light switch (bls) malfunction and revision of service manual, in future, will include diagnostic procedure. model 2013 brz. *pe11/28/2012
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH
SB-06-44-1210/22/201210047480Subaru: when diagnosing dtc c1249, an additional diagnostic procedure is used for brake light switch (bls) malfunction and revision of service manual, in future, will include diagnostic procedure. model 2013 brz. *pe11/28/2012
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
SB-02-138-1211/30/201210051499Subaru: information being provided on the reprogramming file availability for ecm addressing issue of high pressure fuel pump abnormal. models 2013 brz. *pe03/08/2013
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
SB-02-138-1211/30/201210051499Subaru: information being provided on the reprogramming file availability for ecm addressing issue of high pressure fuel pump abnormal. models 2013 brz. *pe03/08/2013
(PWS)
WQC-3910/01/201210047519Subaru: software change will not affect fuel economy or performance, even though a correction, for engine control module, has been developed for the deficiency in obdii system thermostat monitoring logic. models 2011-2012 legacy, outback12/04/2012

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
07/10/20124001
 This 2013 subaru brz with the standard radio and only radio offered is this am/fm/hd/sat/ipod/iphone/text/cd/nav touchscreen only access to controls radio. this radio is slow to respond when using ipod/iphone,slow to recognize touch inputs, sometimes ignores input. buttons on touchscreen too small. this car desperately needs steering wheel controls for this unsafe radio! i know they will be offering this in the next model year but that leaves about 100000 of these unsafe brzs on the road with distracted driving issues. i already had to lockup the brakes to avoid hitting a car in front of me! this radio cause driver to lose eye contact with the road far too long for comfort! i will not let my 18yr old drive this car, its an accident waiting to happen! i feel subaru needs a recall to retrofit the steering wheels controls or ban usa sales and force subaru to buy back these unsafe sold brz. when your driving this car you got the manual trans going on plus your avg coffee drinker and add in this deadly radio setup and your just asking for an accident! this car is targeted at young buyers with their ipods/iphones and talking and texting as they cruise the streets. this car is the only car that subaru sells without the steering wheel controls. why? please force subaru to replace the no control steering wheel for one with controls. a concerned parent. *tr
07/10/2012400
 This 2013 subaru brz with the standard radio and only radio offered is this am/fm/hd/sat/ipod/iphone/text/cd/nav touchscreen only access to controls radio. this radio is slow to respond when using ipod/iphone,slow to recognize touch inputs, sometimes ignores input. buttons on touchscreen too small. this car desperately needs steering wheel controls for this unsafe radio! i know they will be offering this in the next model year but that leaves about 100000 of these unsafe brzs on the road with distracted driving issues. i already had to lockup the brakes to avoid hitting a car in front of me! this radio cause driver to lose eye contact with the road far too long for comfort! i will not let my 18yr old drive this car, its an accident waiting to happen! i feel subaru needs a recall to retrofit the steering wheels controls or ban usa sales and force subaru to buy back these unsafe sold brz. when your driving this car you got the manual trans going on plus your avg coffee drinker and add in this deadly radio setup and your just asking for an accident! this car is targeted at young buyers with their ipods/iphones and talking and texting as they cruise the streets. this car is the only car that subaru sells without the steering wheel controls. why? please force subaru to replace the no control steering wheel for one with controls. a concerned parent