The 2022 Subaru BRZ has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 8,915 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 BRZ and Toyota GR86 vehicles. The rear turn signals may intermittently become inoperative.
Consequence
Inoperative rear turn signals may not notify other drivers of a turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace both rear combination lamp assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Subaru owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Subaru's number for this recall is WRM-23.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
6
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
WHEELS
1
Total complaints12
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Stock blinkers rapidly flash faster than normal, blinkers cannot be seen in the rear at the time when signaling left or right during this time”
“I purchased a new 2022 subaru brz. Shortly after the purchase, the wheel bolts loosened which caused catastrophic damage to the wheel, and all brake components. Upon further research, we believe this may be an inherent vehicle defect. This problem is subject to a recall involving hub bolts which…”
“I purchased a new 2022 subaru brz. Shortly after the purchase, the wheel bolts loosened which caused catastrophic damage to the wheel, and all brake components. Upon further research, we believe this may be an inherent vehicle defect. This problem is subject to a recall involving hub bolts which…”
“During my early commute on a sunny morning shortly after sunrise with the sun at the rear of the vehicle, when selecting the turn signal, the dash display flashes rapidly, I.e., hyperflashing, and it has been confirmed that the rear signal light does not operate during this anomaly. The forward…”
“When the sun is facing the rear of the car, the rear turn signals do not activate, and the turn signals flash rapidly. It is exactly what happens in this youtube video: https://youtu.be/dhwmcdljfyq this is a danger, because my car will not properly signal when I change lanes or take a turn. Subaru…”
“Found traces of silicone in my engine. Checked the dipstick out of curiosity and found silicone or rtv sealant. The car only has 500 miles on it. Will do oil change after break in period of subaru’s recommended 1000 miles and will have them check the oil pan filter for more rtv…”
“The new 2022 subaru brz's and toyota gr86's have been found to have an excessive amount of rtv silicone on the engine oil pan. This can clog up the oil pickup filter and cause oil starvation leading to catastrophic engine failure. A few engines have already failed and more people have been finding…”
“My car has excess rtv sealant on the oil pan that has now gotten into my engine and is causing oil starvation.”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2022 Subaru BRZ as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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