Toyota 86 / Subaru BRZ — valve spring recall
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Scope
- Vehicles: Toyota 86 DBA-ZN6 and Subaru BRZ DBA-ZC6; this entry does not cover the other Subaru models in the same notice.
- Engines/components: Valve springs in the engines fitted to the listed ZN6/ZC6 vehicles.
- Production window: 86: 2012-03-12 to 2013-07-02; BRZ: 2012-03-09 to 2013-07-02. These are production windows, not proof that every vehicle in the interval is affected.
- Markets: Japan. Confirm a Japanese-market import with its original-market manufacturer; do not reuse these ranges as overseas campaign coverage.
The issue
Recall 4361, filed on 2018-11-01, concerns springs that can fracture. Engine noise or poor running can progress to a stall. Identify applicability and repair completion separately; a model-year match is insufficient.
Symptoms an owner can detect
- New engine noise, rough running, or stalling; these symptoms also have other causes.
- A quiet engine does not establish campaign completion. Ask the dealer about any existing symptom before arranging a viewing or test drive.
Severity
Critical. A stall while driving can create a safety hazard.
Frequency (honest assessment)
The cited manufacturer information does not establish a failure probability for this vehicle or a mileage-based failure rate. A campaign population is not a count of failed vehicles; do not describe every example as defective.
Fix and cost
- Repair: The published remedy is replacement with revised springs. Have the authorized workshop confirm the applicable current procedure and record the campaign completion; do not infer completion from an unrelated engine repair invoice.
- Typical cost: Japan: confirm individual eligibility and the current remedy terms with the dealer first. No verified general retail price is supplied. Do not promise that all associated repairs are free; obtain an itemized quote for work outside the remedy.
Buyer checklist
- Compare the chassis identifier privately against the Toyota or Subaru notice and official lookup.
- Obtain the specific campaign number, completion date, and workshop record, rather than a general “recalls done” statement.
- Keep current symptoms on a separate diagnostic list; recall completion does not certify overall engine condition.
Example prompt for an evidence-based check:
2013 Japan-market Toyota 86 ZN6: the seller has an engine repair invoice but no recall completion result. Separate what is known from what I should ask about campaign 4361.
Sources
- Toyota: 86 recall 4361 (2018-11-01)
- Subaru: recall 4361, including the BRZ-specific row (2018-11-01)
Sources checked: 2026-10-30. Recheck notices and schedules when using this entry. The buyer checklist is this project’s verification workflow, not a reproduction of a factory inspection procedure.