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2019 Subaru BRZ: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2019 Subaru BRZ, most recently filed July 2021. Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
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Recalls (1)

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2019 Subaru BRZ. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Recall 21V587000 Filed Jul 29, 2021

Fuel Pump May Fail

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · fuel pump
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Consequence
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-21.
95.1% repairedof 175,968 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (1)

1 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine is mentioned most often.

0involved a crash
0involved a fire
0injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Subaru BRZ, by component (top 1). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 1.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2019 compares with other BRZ years

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6 3 3 7 1 1 2 10 1 3
2014201520162017201820192020202220232024
This year (2019)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 27 mpg combined

27
mpg combined
24
city
33
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$3,050
CO₂ tailpipe
322 g/mi
EPA class
Minicompact Cars

What it costs you to run

$2,419per year
$202per month
556gallons a year

Miles ÷ 27 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2019 Subaru BRZ configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
2 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive24 / 33 / 27$3,050322
2 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manualRear-Wheel Drive21 / 29 / 24$3,400371

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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2019 Subaru BRZ FAQ

How many recalls does the 2019 Subaru BRZ have?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 21V587000 (fuel pump). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2019 Subaru BRZ problems?

Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA. Engine (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2019 Subaru BRZ get?

EPA rates the 2 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic version at 24 city, 33 highway and 27 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

How does the 2019 BRZ compare with other years?

Among the 2014–2020 Subaru BRZ model years at least five years old, the 2018 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2017 the most (7). The 2019 drew 1. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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