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2017 Subaru BRZ

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 BRZ.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2017 Subaru BRZ is a passenger car equipped with a 5.7-quart engine using 0W-20 oil viscosity, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission and achieving EPA fuel economy ratings of 24/33/27 mpg across city, highway, and combined driving. This model year entered the market with zero recalls and accumulated just seven total owner complaints, with the electrical system representing the primary reported issue area among unspecified concerns. When placed within the BRZ's broader complaint history spanning 2013–2024, the 2017 model year falls between the vehicle's highest-complaint year (2013 with 63 complaints) and its lowest (2018 with just one complaint), suggesting this generation benefited from ongoing refinement of early production issues while maintaining a notably clean record relative to its siblings.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.7 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque89 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy24/33/27 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 35 · 550 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 35 · 550 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnTRLYOEM · verified
Tire sizeP215/45R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.0-J inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length166.9 in
Overall width70.1 in
Overall height52 in
Wheelbase101.2 in
Curb weight2765 lb
Track (front / rear)59.8 / 60.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)55/45

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined24 / 33 / 27 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the BRZ of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.20 sec — 2017 Limited
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2017Limited 2.0L F-46.20 sec14.80 sec205 hpRWD
2016Series.HyperBlue 2.0L F-46.80 sec15.30 sec200 hpRWD
2015Limited 2.0L F-46.30 sec14.90 sec200 hpRWD
2013Limited 2.0L F-46.30 sec14.90 sec200 hpRWD
2013Limited 2.0L F-46.40 sec14.90 sec200 hpRWD
2013Limited 2.0L F-46.40 sec14.90 sec200 hpRWD
2013Limited 2.0L F-46.40 sec15.00 sec200 hpRWD
2013Premium 2.0L F-46.40 sec15.00 sec200 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.7 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, 75W-85 · GL-5 · 75W-90 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 89 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-2-4. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidUse JWS3324 Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.9
Brake FluidDOT 3
Clutch FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil75W-85 · GL-5 · 75W-90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.43 qt
Engine CoolantUse Subaru coolant part number SOA68V9270
Engine Coolant Capacity7.5-8.0

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs13.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18.4
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts22 FT/LBS

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts89 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts34.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug15.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub140.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-2-4
Spark Plug ManufacturerSubaru
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Standard BCI Group Number35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance550 cca

Service checks

RPM49-58 @ IDLE rpm

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 20; Rear: 20
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 59; Rear: 48.7
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.059; Rear: 0.059 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .866; Rear: .630
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishStamped on rotor
Maximum Rotor Runout0.002
Maximum Drum Diameter7.500

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
189.0 inch lbs.89 in
216.0
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 8 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
274.0 ft. lbs.74 ft. lbs
3Loosen all bolts completely in reverse order
414.8 ft. lbs.14.8 ft. lbs
531.0 ft. lbs.31 ft. lbs
6100 degrees100 degrees
7Bolts 1 and 2 100 degrees100 degrees
8Bolts 3,4,5,650 degrees
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
235.0

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 6,000 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 6,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 12,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Clutch Assembly (inspect)
Every 24,000 miTransmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
At 30,000 miTransmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Clutch Hydraulic System (drain & refill) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 60,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level) · Wheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 72,000 miFuel Filter (replace)
At 137,500 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2017 BRZ sits in a notably quiet stretch of the first generation: from 2014 through 2017, complaints hovered between three and seven per year with zero recalls, a sharp contrast to the 2013 launch year’s 63 complaints and two recalls. The 2017 model matches 2016’s 190 TSBs and adds only four more complaints, spread across electrical, powertrain, air bag/seat, and unspecified categories — each with a single report — plus one crash and one fire complaint, though the data does not specify root causes. Recalls reappear in 2018 (two) and 2019 (one) alongside rising TSB counts, suggesting the 2014–2017 window represents a period of relative stability before later service activity increases. The 2022 uptick to ten complaints and a recall further underscores that 2017 falls in a low-event trough. For a buyer, this indicates the 2017 BRZ is a good year to buy, benefiting from post-launch refinement with no federal recalls and complaint volume well below the generation’s peaks.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
190
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
7
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Frontal★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 7 complaints on record, top 7 components.

Electrical System,Unknown Or Other1
Power Train1
Air Bags,Seats,Unknown Or Other1
Unknown Or Other1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Air Bags1
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 190 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SubaruNet Annoucement (E2026-06-11Unknown Or OtherThis announcement is requesting retailer staff to retain the EyeSight protective hood…
01-167-08R2026-05-18Unknown Or OtherThis bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the…
SubaruNet Announcement (R2026-05-04Power TrainThis announcement provides information on the remanufactured CVT transmission program.
15-337-262026-04-30Electrical SystemThis bulletin announces the design change made to the front speaker assembly which have…
07-240-26R2026-04-30Unknown Or OtherThis Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide interim guidance for vehicles…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 BRZ take?

5.7 qt of 0W-20 STARBURST, per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 BRZ have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the BRZ get?

EPA figures are 24 city / 33 highway / 27 combined mpg.