2023 Toyota GR86 Reliability Score: 6.4 out of 10

19 NHTSA Complaints

1 Recalls

0 Fire Reports

0 Crash Reports

Reliability Score

6.4 / 10

Reliability score

About as many owner complaints as similar sports cars

The class average is 7.0. Based on complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the engine, transmission or drivetrain. Early evidence: under five years on the road.

Owners filed 11 powertrain complaints. A typical sports car fleet of this size and age would have drawn about 7.

Scores this low have often eased: the three years after looked about 0.8 points better in the typical case.

Breakdown

Complaints overall11 complaints against about 7 for similar vehicles

6.4

Last three years

n/aNot enough data

Engine, transmission or drive unit failed or replaced

n/aNot enough data

Oil consumption, fuel in the oil or overheating

n/aNot enough data

Each line scores one view of the same complaints the same way, so the lines overlap. The mark on each bar is the class average. A line needs 20 expected complaints to show a number.

Similar vehicles are others in the same class, compared at the same age and in the same years. The score counts complaints owners filed with NHTSA, per vehicle built, which is different from the share of vehicles that fail. How the score is worked out

On the record

No serious powertrain recall covering 5% or more of this generation and no escalated investigation in NHTSA's files. Warranty extensions and settlements have not been researched.

Complaints by Engine Code

NA

2.4L 4-cyl / 228 hp

19 complaints 19.0 per year Gasoline

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Complaint Breakdown

engine

fuel system

transmission

wheels tires

cooling

Same engine used in

SUBARU Impreza (2017-2023)SUBARU BRZ (2013-2020)SUBARU BRZ (2022-2025)SUBARU Impreza (2024-2025)SUBARU Crosstrek (2018-2023)SUBARU Crosstrek (2024-2025)

+1 more

SUBARU Forester (2019-2025)

Owner Complaints by System

Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Toyota GR86, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.

Engine: 12 owner complaints

Recalls (1)

24V548000Jul 23, 2024serious

Equipment

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Venza Hybrid, 2023-2025 Crown, and 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles equipped with GST accessories. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

All Generations

20222022 20232023

Alternatives in Sports Car

4 engines / 69 complaints

5 engines / 24 complaints

6 engines / 41 complaints

3 engines / 27 complaints

1 engine / 22 complaints

3 engines / 24 complaints

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2023-2023 Toyota GR86 complaints?

Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023-2023 Toyota GR86. The systems they name most often are the engine, the fuel system and the transmission.

Is the 2023-2023 Toyota GR86 a good used car?

That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023-2023 Toyota GR86. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2023-2023 Toyota GR86 have?

NHTSA has 19 owner complaints on file for the 2023-2023 Toyota GR86 as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

What recalls affect the 2023-2023 Toyota GR86?

NHTSA lists 1 recall covering some 2023-2023 Toyota GR86 vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.

What should I check before buying a used Toyota GR86?

Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the engine, the fuel system and the transmission, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.

Does the GR86 have NHTSA crash test ratings?

NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2023 Toyota GR86. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 19 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: low. Last updated: 2026-10-12.