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Subaru BRZ I (ZC) faults

2 faults documented by at least two sources, listed by version then by mileage at onset when known.

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Reliability
5.0/5

2 known faults

2.0i 200 manuelle

  1. Valve spring breakage (2012-2013 recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    A manufacturing defect in the valve springs can cause them to break; the engine may then stall while driving and fail to restart. The recall concerns the FA20 engines of the first model years (2012-2013) of the GT86 and BRZ. It is advisable to check that the work was carried out at a Toyota or Subaru dealership (Annuaire Voitures); in the United States, the NHTSA investigated cases of stalling after repairs carried out at dealerships (Torque News).

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    2.0i 200 manuelle, 2.0i 200 automatique
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Worn ignition coils (early model years)

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    The ignition coils of the first cars are cited among common problems: they can overheat and cause misfires, unstable idling and a warning light (ARG Performance, Retro Outlaws).

    Versions
    2.0i 200 manuelle, 2.0i 200 automatique
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

2.0i 200 automatique

  1. Valve spring breakage (2012-2013 recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    A manufacturing defect in the valve springs can cause them to break; the engine may then stall while driving and fail to restart. The recall concerns the FA20 engines of the first model years (2012-2013) of the GT86 and BRZ. It is advisable to check that the work was carried out at a Toyota or Subaru dealership (Annuaire Voitures); in the United States, the NHTSA investigated cases of stalling after repairs carried out at dealerships (Torque News).

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    2.0i 200 manuelle, 2.0i 200 automatique
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Worn ignition coils (early model years)

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    The ignition coils of the first cars are cited among common problems: they can overheat and cause misfires, unstable idling and a warning light (ARG Performance, Retro Outlaws).

    Versions
    2.0i 200 manuelle, 2.0i 200 automatique
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

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