NHTSA Complaint #11477896 — 2022 SUBARU BRZ

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11477896
Vehicle	2022 SUBARU BRZ
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	August 4, 2022
Date Filed	August 6, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

The engine has excess RTV sealant and is clogging the oil pick-up tube. This is cause the motor to have restricted oil flow and causing premature motor failures.

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