2022 Subaru BRZFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Minicompact CarsRear-Wheel Drive
City
21
MPG
Highway
30
MPG
Combined
25
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S6)
Premium
City
21
Hwy
30
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $3,250/yr
Manual 6-spd
Premium
City
20
Hwy
27
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,700/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,250

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-4,250

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 5/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
362 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
11.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2.4L 4-cyl
Transmission
6-speed Manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Body Style
Sedan
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2.4L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Fuel Type
Premium Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,694/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,574/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,333/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,482/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,713/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,706/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,355/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,771/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,606/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,669/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 25 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems10 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 10 owner complaints for the 2022 Subaru BRZ. Top reported issues include engine, lighting and wheels & tires. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Engine
6
Lighting
3
Wheels & Tires
1
Brakes
1
Fuel System
1

2022 Subaru BRZ problems by category: Engine: 6 complaints, Lighting: 3 complaints, Wheels & Tires: 1 complaints, Brakes: 1 complaints, Fuel System: 1 complaints.

Sample Owner Complaints

Wheels & TiresFiled: 03/07/2023ODI#11510562
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 t…
EngineFiled: 02/20/2023ODI#11508249
This is a new car. There’s was only 31 miles when I purchased. One day, there’s some sound when I driving the vehicle. Once I parked, all the warning lamps was on, then my car wasn’t able to move. Wh…
LightingFiled: 02/08/2023ODI#11506229
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 …

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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