If you’ve been holding off from ordering a 2022 Subaru BRZ while you agonize over nailing your perfect spec, you might have left it too late. In a story that will strike a chord with anyone who’s tried and failed to buy music festival tickets before they were all snapped up 90 seconds after going live, Subaru quietly called a halt to custom orders on January 13, as a dealer memo that surfaced on the FT86club forums shows and which we’ve since officially confirmed.

Despite the model only going on sale in fall of 2021, buyers looking for a 2022 BRZ can no longer build one of the new boxer-engined coupes to their liking. Instead they’ll have to hope that Subaru has a car in stock somewhere in the U.S. that matches, or at least comes close to, their requirements.

The Japanese automaker is suffering badly with supply issues as a result of the pandemic and a shortage of semiconductors, and posted a sales drop for the second year in a row. In December we heard that it was sitting on a massive 45,000-unit bank of unfulfilled orders, with around 10,000 vehicles being added each month, as reported by Autonews. The same report said that Subaru’s U.S. inventory of cars has dropped to a five-day supply, well below its comfort level of 45 days.

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But although customers can no longer configure BRZs to their tastes, Subaru told us that retailers were still able to order cars, meaning that if you do want a BRZ this year, and are prepared to compromise on spec, you should still be able to get one. ” “The Sold Order opportunities are being closed but customers can still go to a retailer to purchase a BRZ,” a Subaru spokesperson told CarScoops. “Retailers can still get cars, just not custom orders.”

How does this affect the BRZ’s Toyota GR86 twin? Since both cars are built at the same factory in Japan it seems possible that Toyota buyers might be facing the same issues. We’re waiting to hear back from Toyota on that point and will update this story as soon as we know more.

Would this news put you off ordering a 2022 BRZ, or would you always rather buy from stock than wait a little longer to get a car in the spec and color you really want? Leave a comment and let us know.

Subaru Stops Taking 2022 BRZ Custom Orders As Supply Crisis Bites, Buying From Stock Now Only Option
Subaru Stops Taking 2022 BRZ Custom Orders As Supply Crisis Bites, Buying From Stock Now Only Option
Subaru Stops Taking 2022 BRZ Custom Orders As Supply Crisis Bites, Buying From Stock Now Only Option
Subaru Stops Taking 2022 BRZ Custom Orders As Supply Crisis Bites, Buying From Stock Now Only Option
Subaru Stops Taking 2022 BRZ Custom Orders As Supply Crisis Bites, Buying From Stock Now Only Option
Subaru Stops Taking 2022 BRZ Custom Orders As Supply Crisis Bites, Buying From Stock Now Only Option
Subaru Stops Taking 2022 BRZ Custom Orders As Supply Crisis Bites, Buying From Stock Now Only Option
Subaru Stops Taking 2022 BRZ Custom Orders As Supply Crisis Bites, Buying From Stock Now Only Option
Subaru Stops Taking 2022 BRZ Custom Orders As Supply Crisis Bites, Buying From Stock Now Only Option
Subaru Stops Taking 2022 BRZ Custom Orders As Supply Crisis Bites, Buying From Stock Now Only Option
Subaru Stops Taking 2022 BRZ Custom Orders As Supply Crisis Bites, Buying From Stock Now Only Option
Subaru Stops Taking 2022 BRZ Custom Orders As Supply Crisis Bites, Buying From Stock Now Only Option
Subaru Stops Taking 2022 BRZ Custom Orders As Supply Crisis Bites, Buying From Stock Now Only Option
Subaru Stops Taking 2022 BRZ Custom Orders As Supply Crisis Bites, Buying From Stock Now Only Option
Subaru Stops Taking 2022 BRZ Custom Orders As Supply Crisis Bites, Buying From Stock Now Only Option
Subaru Stops Taking 2022 BRZ Custom Orders As Supply Crisis Bites, Buying From Stock Now Only Option
Subaru Stops Taking 2022 BRZ Custom Orders As Supply Crisis Bites, Buying From Stock Now Only Option
Subaru Stops Taking 2022 BRZ Custom Orders As Supply Crisis Bites, Buying From Stock Now Only Option
Subaru Stops Taking 2022 BRZ Custom Orders As Supply Crisis Bites, Buying From Stock Now Only Option
Subaru Stops Taking 2022 BRZ Custom Orders As Supply Crisis Bites, Buying From Stock Now Only Option
Subaru Stops Taking 2022 BRZ Custom Orders As Supply Crisis Bites, Buying From Stock Now Only Option
Subaru Stops Taking 2022 BRZ Custom Orders As Supply Crisis Bites, Buying From Stock Now Only Option
Subaru Stops Taking 2022 BRZ Custom Orders As Supply Crisis Bites, Buying From Stock Now Only Option
Subaru Stops Taking 2022 BRZ Custom Orders As Supply Crisis Bites, Buying From Stock Now Only Option
Subaru Stops Taking 2022 BRZ Custom Orders As Supply Crisis Bites, Buying From Stock Now Only Option
Subaru Stops Taking 2022 BRZ Custom Orders As Supply Crisis Bites, Buying From Stock Now Only Option
Subaru Stops Taking 2022 BRZ Custom Orders As Supply Crisis Bites, Buying From Stock Now Only Option
Subaru Stops Taking 2022 BRZ Custom Orders As Supply Crisis Bites, Buying From Stock Now Only Option
Subaru Stops Taking 2022 BRZ Custom Orders As Supply Crisis Bites, Buying From Stock Now Only Option
Subaru Stops Taking 2022 BRZ Custom Orders As Supply Crisis Bites, Buying From Stock Now Only Option