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2022 Subaru BRZ

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 BRZ.

Transmission Automatic (S6)

The 2022 Subaru BRZ is equipped with an automatic (S6) transmission and EPA ratings of 21/30/25 mpg, while its engine requires 5.3 quarts of 0W-20 API SN oil at service intervals. Within the model’s 2013–2024 complaint history, which spans from a high of 63 owner reports in 2013 to a low of one in 2018, the 2022 model year registers only 10 total complaints and a single recall. This positions the 2022 BRZ among the more reliable entries in the lineage, even as engine-related issues remain the top reported concern among owners.

Model year202520242023202220202019201820172016

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.3 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20 API SNOEM · verified
Lug nut torque89.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy21/30/25 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

Tail / brake / turnAUTOOEM · verified
Tire size215/40R18 85YOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length167.7 in
Overall width70.1 in
Overall height51.6 in
Wheelbase101.6 in
Curb weight2815 lb
Track (front / rear)59.8 / 61 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)53/47

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined21 / 30 / 25 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume78 cu ft
Cargo volume6 cu ft
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.

5.4–6.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.40 sec — 2022 Limited
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2022Limited 2.4L F-45.40 sec13.90 sec228 hpRWD
2022Limited 2.4L F-45.90 sec14.30 sec228 hpRWD
2022Limited 2.4L F-46.00 sec14.30 sec228 hpRWD
2022Premium 2.4L F-46.30 sec14.80 sec228 hpRWD
2022Limited 2.4L F-46.60 sec14.90 sec228 hpRWD
2023Limited 2.4L F-45.40 sec13.90 sec228 hpRWD
2024tS 2.4L F-45.50 sec14.00 sec228 hpRWD
2024tS 2.4L F-45.80 sec14.20 sec228 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 5.3 qt of 0W-20 API SN engine oil, DOT 3 · DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 89.0 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.9 qt
Brake FluidDOT 3 · DOT 4
Clutch FluidDOT 3 · DOT 4
Engine CoolantSubaru Super Coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity8.1 qt
Engine CoolantSubaru Super Coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity7.8 qt

Engine torques

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts47.9 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts89.0 ft-lbs

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Inspection Procedure (Lower) — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Inspect ball joint dust cover. Step 3: Replace ball joint if any looseness is detected during step 1. Step 4: Replace ball joint dust cover if any damage is noted during visual inspection of step 2
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
1All Bolts in order13 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 18.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90-95°7.4 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
114.8 ft. lbs., Step 2: 73.8 ft. lbs., Step 3: Loosen all Bolts 360°. Step 4: 14.8 ft. lbs., Step 5: 31.0 ft. lbs., Step 6: 98-102°, Step 7: Bolts 1 & 2: 98-102°, Step 8: Bolts 3-6: 48-52°14.8 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
121.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 30-35°21 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Attach Cylinder Head Bank Side 1 and Bank Side 2 together., Step 226 ft. lbs

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)
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) · 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.

Across this generation's federal record, complaints were highest in the 2013 launch year (63 complaints, 2 recalls), then settled into low single digits from 2014 through 2020 — a mature, stable arc. The 2022 model year marks a clear inflection point: complaints jump to 10 (up from just 2 in 2020) and a recall appears, consistent with a first-year-of-redesign pattern that the data aligns with, though it does not explicitly identify a root cause. Engine issues dominate the 2022 complaint mix (5 of 10, plus an additional engine/fuel-related complaint), with exterior lighting accounting for 3 more — notably, there are zero crash or fire complaints on record. By 2024, complaints fall back to 2 with no recalls, suggesting the early production issues were addressed. **Takeaway:** The 2022 BRZ is a buyable year, but it carries first-year-of-generation risk concentrated in the engine; if purchasing, prioritize a unit with the recall remedy completed and scrutinize engine and lighting function closely.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
202
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
10
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 10 complaints on record, top 4 components.

Engine5
Exterior Lighting3
Wheels,Service Brakes1
Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

23V609000Exterior Lighting:Turn SignalReported 31/08/2023

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 BRZ and Toyota GR86 vehicles. The rear turn signals may intermittently become inoperative. 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 202 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
15-246-19R2026-06-29Electrical SystemThis Service Information Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when…
SubaruNet Annoucement (E2026-06-11Unknown Or OtherThis announcement is requesting retailer staff to retain the EyeSight protective hood…
18-240-262026-06-01Engine"This bulletin provides a new diagnostic procedure for vehicles equipped with a Denso CP…
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.

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 2022 BRZ take?

5.3 qt of Subaru API SN/SN Plus GL-5 0W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 BRZ have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the BRZ get?

EPA figures are 21 city / 30 highway / 25 combined mpg.