Toyota GR86 / Subaru BRZ (ZN8/ZD8, 2022+): common problems
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What are the common problems with the Toyota GR86 / Subaru BRZ (ZN8/ZD8, 2022+)?
As of 2026-10-26, we list 8 known problems for this car; severity and affected years are in the table. Each problem page answers what it is, what causes it and how it is usually fixed, with sources and a last-verified date.
| Issue | Severity | Affected years | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excess RTV sealant clogging the oil pickup (early FA24) | High | 2022-2023 (reported mostly on early cars) | Reported |
| Oil pressure drops in long, fast right-hand turns on track | Medium | 2022+ | Reported |
| Rear turn signals may not work (2022 BRZ and GR86 recall) | Medium | 2022 | Reported |
| Check engine light for cam timing, evap leak-check or ECM communication codes (ECM update) | Low | 2022-2024 (BRZ bulletin) | Confirmed |
| Automatic transmission code P0613 (2022 BRZ TCM update) | Low | 2022 (automatic) | Confirmed |
| Wrong load-capacity label on some dealer-accessorized GR86s | Low | 2023-2024 (GR86 with Gulf States Toyota accessories) | Reported |
| BRZ aluminum front knuckles rule out most Gen1 brake kits | Info | 2022+ BRZ (not GR86) | Reported |
| Clutch pedal squeak or notchy shifting from dry throwout bearing | Low | 2022+ (manual) | Limited |
More for this car
- All Toyota GR86 / Subaru BRZ (ZN8/ZD8, 2022+) fitment answers · ZN8/ZD8 common problems
- Newsletter archive: past issues with every new and corrected entry
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