A New Subaru and Toyota Engine Failure Lawsuit Includes All BRZ, FR-S, 86, and GR86 Boxer Engines

Musze powiedzieć ze moja Toyota GR86 jest w serwisie, zatarł sie silnik po 13 000km
nie wiem jaki będzie ostateczny wynik wymiany.

I bought my brz brand new from Subaru dealer. In less than 20000km. The engine has abnormal noise, then I check with workshop I used for years. The mechanic said my car hear the crankshaft bearing have excessive wear and confirm this statement by oil change. I saw a lot of metal particle in the oil. Then I towed back the car to Subaru dealer for further inspection. They confirmed my engine was gone. Then have a lot of excuses to reject my warranty. Such 1) as my car has been driven over 235km, ( I didn’t)
2) my car rev to 7000rpm, yes I did. That’s the car for. Also under the maximum rpm.
3) they suspect my car has been tune, not I didn’t. I ask them that u know my car drive over 230km and recto 7000rpm, but don’t know my ecu has been tune? It seems non sense to me. They just keep quiet.
After months pass by they said they won’t warranty my car. Due to I modify the car electric. Which I just simply changed a set of Recaro seat. I asked what the heck it related to the engine itself. They said it exceed Subaru’s standard. So they ask me to pay the engine replacement, they will cover the cost of labour. The car now is still with Subaru dealer now

My 2013 model Toyota 86, experienced engine failure at 121 000 kms. Engine tear down reflected Oil pressure drop causing major engine knock. I did complete engine overhaul at my own cost due to car being out of warranty.

I own a 2019 toyota 86 trd se. My engine has 69,xxx miles on it. I experienced the hard knock, and the first estimate I got was for an engine rebuild priced around $13,000.00. I had my friend tow it home and got a quote from the dealer I bought the car from for a complete engine replacement at around $29,000.00. I had included Toyota Customer Service on this in hopes they'd help; they didn't. I have since ordered a new block with forged internals and other design improvements from a company called Integrity Auto Group. I am still saving the money to have that engine installed and have not been able to drive that car for over a year. Im still making payments on that car.

Toyota 86 was recalled and sent to Mahikeng Toyota. It was never the same after. Engine knock and the car caught fire and burnt beyond repair.

I have a 2023 BRZ with about 5000 miles. No issues yet but look into oil not returning to the oil pan after High G right-hand turns. This may be part of the problem.
I love this car.

I own a 2014 Scion FR-S. I have 130000 miles and am concerned about this, though I hav not had issues yet.

What should I do, or look out for?

Thanks

I have first gen 2013 Scion Frs that was part of the recall for value spring break issue and was done at 80,000 miles. car sized 1 year later at 110,000 miles Toyota won’t cover it because it didn’t break in there 20,000 mile 12 month warranty they gave me after they had fixed said recall..

Hi my name is sam and i own a 2023 subaru brz limited and it has a terrible oil leak the motor is just filled with oil and i have to fill it every week which is very annoying

Mine is have voltage issue. It’s suppose to sit at 14-14.5 volts but mine will fluctuate between 14.5 and 11.5.

I’ve owned a Subaru Brz late 2017 and about to have second engine installed from rod failure link to oil starvation. After haven the valve recall done it failed. So I had a rebuilt installed only to have another failure and currently waiting for tear down to see why. I purchased a new short block from Toyota and an after market 14mm oil pump for increased oil delivery.

Yes, I had the same issue. Always kept up with my oil changes and usual maintenance, but my engine still managed to blow out. The car has been unusable for the past 2 years.

I mostly drive my FRS on the weekends and I'm always on it with maintenance. My car has a little over 84K and it started Knocking. Pretty upsetting since I own other old Toyotas with over 240K which still run great

2019 brz series.gray - I thought the issue was 2nd gen only? I'd be afraid to have my engine touched by recall based on those stories...

I knew about the recall and would not take it to Toyota as they ruined so many engines. I might have let a Subaru dealer do it but they said NO. FR s is still running fine at 50k.

I do not know where to write my thought, so I am writing to you. I owned a 2019 Ascent, with 50,000 kms. This July 2024, whilst driving the brakes failed, and I was unable to stop. Meanwhile the car accelerated to a speed of 150 or so, and crossed the median and struck three cars across the street. Air bags and all the stuff. Car a total loss. How did this sudden acceleration happen? Please let me know? Thanks

My 2017 Toyota 86 had an engine failure in 2022 from lack of oil pressure. The mileage was 25074. The cost for the repair was $6227.63

I had my engine blow due to engine oil starvation around September of 2023, I had a local buisness rebuild it and ran me $13k for the rebuild. Was going to out a whole new engine in but when my mechanic called the dealers they said they stop selling the full rebuild because of how many issues other people are having aswell so I waited 3-4 months for my mechanic to get all the parts in from multiple different sources just to get this subaru engine running again still pissed that subaru nor toyota could help me out.

Hi

My wife bought an get86 in 2013 brand new from the dealership.

She only serviced with Toyota, on time and never missed a service.

One day out driving we experienced loss of power and the engine ceased up. the vehicle got towed to avtoyota dealership. The vehicle had less than 100 000km on the clock.

The vehicle told us they need to strip and quote,

We then had an independent mechanic open up the engine andbhe confirmedbthat the sump handbook system was full of silicone bits, that lead the engine to have oil starvation.

Toyota never wanted to fix the engine and we ended up swooping the motor with a new second hand engine and had the sump removed and cleaned up from all the access silicone.

Toyota really disappointed us.

I have a 2013 Subaru brz I hit 10x,xxx. I was driving to work and one day my engine was knocking really hard. It was like a light switch was flicked one second smooth and nice the next it sounded like 10000 tap dancers.

I had a 13 brz die 6 months after recall performed at subaru

My engine had the same issues and failed at 55,000 miles and was never on a track. I had to get a replacement engine and still have issues. The engine started knocking and then cut power to the engine. I struggled to even get home that was less than a mile away. I had it towed to a local performance shop where they determined the engine was blown. $10,000 later, I am still getting a check engine light that they cannot figure out.

I've got a 2019 BRZ at 64700km and it is on its second engine. Same issue, lost oil pressure due to rtv gasket failing.

2013 10 Series on third engine now...
1st engine knocked complete failure, spun bearings under 30K... Replaced by toyota
2nd engine ~80k miles... Out of pocket... Same issue: severe knocking sounds and power loss

Funny that we are still here, religiously monitoring our oils with the same fate...

2019 Subaru Forester 2.5 litre with 71000 kilometers.
On Oct.15, 2024 I was on the highway when I heard a clucking noise which got loader by the second. I pulled over and stopped the engine and could not restart it again. Got towed to the dealership.
They discovered iron shavings on the dipstick. I have extra warranty till Sept. 2026 but it took them 25 days to decide to replace the engine which will take another 2 to 3 weeks to fix. Not acceptable.

I have a Toyota 86 2017 model and one day got it serviced and got it back, it started making all this noises and jerking when I was driving like I was losing power to the engine, took it back to Toyota and they keep saying nothing wrong with it, went on for about a year back and forth from a Toyota shop, causing me so much grief and anxiety. Ended up taking it to another shop and they fixed the problem straight away, the spark plus needed changing badly and were all black and falling apart, Toyota was meant to check and replace them in the first service before all this happened.

Would it be advisable to pull the pan and change the sealant?

As an owner and track driver of both generations of these cars I can say this lawsuit is pure BS. There are a bunch of idiots that dont know how to drive manual well or check their dang oil, then cry when they blow up their cars. None of this is the manufacturers problem and hope none of the people get a dime.

My first engine failure was at 50000kms toyota replaced the engine with a short motor that lasted one hour .. they rebuilt it and that failed again at 130000kms . Fourth motor I've spent 30000Aud on rebuilding it. I'm Hobart, Australia.

I bought a used 2020 BRZ two years ago. I love my BRZ and have not heard hard knocking sounds yet. I currently have 33k on the vehicle. How can I stay informed about this class-action lawsuit?