2022 Subaru BRZ Turn Signal Recall (23V609)
Subaru of America, Inc. · 8,915 vehicles · Reported August 31, 2023
Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling 8,915 2022 Subaru BRZ; 2022 Toyota GR86 vehicles. The rear turn signals may intermittently become inoperative. Inoperative rear turn signals may not notify other drivers of a turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 23V609 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 23V609000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | WRM-23 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | August 31, 2023 |
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Vehicles | 2022 Subaru BRZ; 2022 Toyota GR86 |
| Units affected | 8,915 |
| Component | Exterior Lighting > Turn Signal |
| Safety risk | Inoperative rear turn signals may not notify other drivers of a turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2022 Subaru BRZ in recall 23V609?
The rear turn signals may intermittently become inoperative.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 BRZ and Toyota GR86 vehicles. The rear turn signals may intermittently become inoperative.
Is it safe to drive a 2022 BRZ with recall 23V609?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Inoperative rear turn signals may not notify other drivers of a turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Inoperative rear turn signals may not notify other drivers of a turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the turn signal.
Which vehicles are included in recall 23V609?
Recall 23V609 covers 8,915 vehicles: 2022 Subaru BRZ; 2022 Toyota GR86.
NHTSA lists 8,915 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Subaru | BRZ |
| 2022 | Toyota | GR86 |
What is the fix for the BRZ turn signal recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace both rear combination lamp assemblies, free of charge.
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 service at 1-844-373-6614. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Subaru's number for this recall is WRM-23.
When was recall 23V609 announced?
Subaru of America, Inc. reported recall 23V609 to NHTSA on August 31, 2023. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as January 8, 2024.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| August 31, 2023 | Subaru of America, Inc. filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 23V609000. |
| January 8, 2024 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 37 months ago. If your BRZ was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my BRZ is part of recall 23V609?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 23V609 is open on your BRZ, it will be listed there.
The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2022 BRZ vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.
What should BRZ owners do about recall 23V609?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 23V609000 applies to your BRZ.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Subaru dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Keep a simple log of any turn signal symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are BRZ owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 8 of them about the lighting and visibility.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the lighting and visibility have been filed since recall 23V609 was reported (1) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 31 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 8 of them involve the lighting and visibility. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2022 Toyota GR86: 21 complaints in total, 5 about the lighting and visibility
- 2022 Subaru BRZ: 10 complaints in total, 3 about the lighting and visibility
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
When the sun is facing the rear of the car, the rear turn signals do not activate, and the turn signals flash rapidly. It is exactly what happens in this youtube video: https://youtu.be/dHwMCdlJfYQ This is a danger, because my car will not properly signal when I change lanes or take a turn.
2022 Subaru BRZ owner, OR, NHTSA complaint 11506139, filed February 7, 2023
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 has been confirmed that the rear signal light does not operate during this anomaly.
2022 Subaru BRZ owner, WA, NHTSA complaint 11506229, filed February 8, 2023
Stock blinkers rapidly flash faster than normal, blinkers cannot be seen in the rear at the time when signaling left or right during this time…
2022 Subaru BRZ owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11514202, filed March 28, 2023
Can recall 23V609 make my BRZ a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Recall 23V609000 does not automatically make your BRZ a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
Lighting and visibility defects, such as headlights that fail, wipers that stop or mirrors that do not work, reduce your ability to see and be seen. They are often electrical, and they often come back.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2022 Subaru BRZ has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 23V609
Is the 23V609000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed January 8, 2024.
How do I know if my BRZ is part of recall 23V609000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 23V609000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Subaru, Toyota. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.