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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN JF1ZCAC15D1612788 · Checked Nov 5, 2026
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JF1ZCAC15D1•••••• 2013 Subaru BRZ

This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2013 Subaru BRZ build (3 vs 2).

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59on the model
33builds in total
Most reported Engine 2 Fuel System 1 Gasoline 1

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Engine Jan 2020
In march 2019, I had my brz brought to a subaru dealer for a valve spring recall. It took the dealership three times before they got it right, and 5000 miles later, my engine is blown up. I've read on several websites that this has been happening to many other brz and toyota frs…
Fuel System Jan 2014
This vehicle makes a "chirping" from the fuel system that which subaru of america claims yields no danger or effect to the vehicle. From my observation with the subaru brz it makes sounds such as the engine is cutting out and starting back immediately, also died on the road…
Engine Feb 2019
Brought the car in for valve spring recall, car came back with clogged oil passages. Damaged heads such as rockers, camshafts, intake and exhaust valves. Rtv sealant found in oil pan and oil pickup. Rtv is blocking oil passages in engine causing starvation

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN JF1ZCAC15D1612788 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.