NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2026 Subaru BRZ Safety Record
The 2026 Subaru BRZ has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2026 Subaru BRZ, so this model year carries no Safety Index and no star ratings of any kind. What the federal record does show is a Clean recall and complaint burden band: zero recalls on file and zero owner complaints reported to NHTSA. That picture is honest but incomplete, because the absence of crash-test data means crash-safety performance for this model year is simply unknown.
The 2026 Subaru BRZ has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls, and holds a Clean recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
- shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Clean |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2026 Subaru BRZ?
The 2026 Subaru BRZ enters the federal record in the cleanest possible administrative condition: zero recalls and zero complaints, earning the Clean burden band. That band is a snapshot of regulatory and consumer-reported activity, not a measure of crash-safety capability. Because NHTSA has not crash-tested this model year, the Safety Desk has no federal crash data to analyze for it. Shoppers interested in crash-test context may find it useful to note that tested sibling years of this model exist, specifically the 2020 BRZ with a Safety Index of 84 and the 2019 BRZ with a Safety Index of 83. Those figures belong to different model years and cannot be applied to the 2026 vehicle, but they serve as a navigational reference point within the BRZ lineage.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2026 Subaru BRZ have any recalls?
The 2026 Subaru BRZ has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. No components have been named in a recall, and no park-outside or do-not-drive guidance has been issued for this model year.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2026 Subaru BRZ?
NHTSA has received zero owner complaints for the 2026 Subaru BRZ. There are no reported components, no alleged crash events, no alleged fires, and no alleged injuries or deaths on file. These figures reflect unverified consumer allegations as submitted to NHTSA.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2026 Subaru BRZ?
Any used or pre-owned 2026 Subaru BRZ buyer should run the vehicle's VIN through the free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov before purchase to confirm no open recall campaigns have been issued against that specific unit.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2026 Subaru BRZ, meaning no Safety Index score or star ratings exist for this specific model year.
- The 2026 Subaru BRZ has zero recalls on file with NHTSA, and no park-outside or do-not-drive guidance has been issued for this model year.
- NHTSA has received zero owner complaints for the 2026 Subaru BRZ, so no components have been flagged through unverified consumer allegations for this year.
- Tested sibling years of this model include the 2020 BRZ at Safety Index 84 and the 2019 BRZ at Safety Index 83, but those scores belong to those specific years and cannot be transferred to the 2026 vehicle.
FAQ2026 Subaru BRZ safety questions
Was the 2026 Subaru BRZ crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2026 Subaru BRZ have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2026 Subaru BRZ as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2026 Subaru BRZ?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2026 Subaru BRZ. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Subaru BRZ 2026.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.