Toyota 86 / Subaru BRZ / Scion FR-S (ZN6/ZC6, 2013-2020): common problems
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What are the common problems with the Toyota 86 / Subaru BRZ / Scion FR-S (ZN6/ZC6, 2013-2020)?
As of 2026-10-26, we list 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valve spring recall (2013 BRZ and FR-S) | High | 2013 | Confirmed |
| Low-pressure fuel pump recall (2018-19) | High | 2018-2019 | Reported |
| Key can come out when not in Park (FR-S and 86 automatics) | High | 2013-2017 | Reported |
| Rough idle or stalling on early cars (ECU software) | Medium | 2013 (early builds) | Reported |
| Oil seepage from the cam plate, cam carriers or timing cover | Medium | 2013-2020 | Confirmed |
| High-pitched chirp or cricket noise from the engine | Low | 2013-2019 | Confirmed |
| Creaking clutch pedal | Low | 2013-2016 | Confirmed |
| Torque dip around 4,000 rpm | Info | 2013-2020 | Reported |
| Rear camera image may not display (2018 BRZ) | Medium | 2018 | Reported |
| Owner's manual airbag description recall (early 2013 cars) | Low | 2013 | Reported |
More for this car
- All Toyota 86 / Subaru BRZ / Scion FR-S (ZN6/ZC6, 2013-2020) fitment answers · ZN6/ZC6 common problems
- Newsletter archive: past issues with every new and corrected entry
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