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Toyota 86 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 14 owner complaints for the Toyota 86, covering model years 2017 to 2020. The 2019 model year drew the most complaints (10), and Engine is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

Decode your Toyota 86 VIN

See the model year, plant and build details of one vehicle, then the recalls for its exact year.

  • 3 recall campaigns on file
  • 14 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 4 model years with data (2017–2020)
  • most complaints: 2019 (10 for that model year)
  • top component: Engine (5 complaints)
  • latest recall 21V587000 (reported Jul 29, 2021)
  • 2 complaints reporting a crash (14.3%)
  • 2 complaints reporting a fire (14.3%)
  • 1 complaint reporting an injury (7.1%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Toyota 86 complaints by model year

4 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2019 model year has the most complaints: 10 of 14, or 71.4%. Next come 2017 (2) and 2018 (1). The fewest are for 2020, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Toyota 86 owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2017–2020Column chart of 14 complaints across 4 model years. The highest is 2019 with 10. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2017: 2 complaints220172018: 1 complaint120182019: 10 complaints1020192020: 1 complaint12020
Toyota 86 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Toyota 86 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
201720000
201810000
2019102210
202010000
All model years142210

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Toyota 86 components

top 14 · NHTSA categories

Engine is the component named most often, in 5 complaints (35.7% of all 14), followed by Fuel/Propulsion System (3) and Structure (2).

Components named most often in Toyota 86 complaints (top 14)
Components named most often in Toyota 86 complaints (top 14)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Engine535.7%
Fuel/Propulsion System321.4%
Unknown or Other321.4%
Structure214.3%
Air Bags17.1%
Back Over Prevention17.1%
Electrical System17.1%
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)17.1%
Seat Belts17.1%
Service Brakes17.1%
Steering17.1%
Suspension17.1%
Vehicle Speed Control17.1%
Wheels17.1%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Toyota 86 recalls

3 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name 86, newest first. The 3 campaigns cover model years 2017 to 2019. The 2017 model year appears in the most campaigns (2).

  • 3 recall campaigns
Toyota 86 recall campaigns covering each model year
2017: 2 campaigns2018: 1 campaign2019: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 21V587000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

    Model years 2018–2019

    Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    Consequence:
    Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-21.

    Filed by Subaru of America, Inc.

  2. NHTSA campaign 17V295000

    Reported

    Tires › Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire

    Model year 2017

    Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner, 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.

    Consequence:
    A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Toyota's number for this recall is 17R2.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

  3. NHTSA campaign 16V920000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Ignition; Power Train › Automatic Transmission

    Model year 2017

    Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2017 Toyota 86 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2016 through August 11, 2016 equipped with an automatic transmission and ignition key. Vehicles with a push-to-start button or manual transmission are not affected. In the affected vehicles, it may be possible to remove the ignition key without the transmission being in the "Park" position. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

    Consequence:
    If the key can be removed from the ignition when the transmission is not in the "Park" position, the vehicle could roll away increasing the risk of a crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries.
    Remedy:
    Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ignition key/transmission interlock wiring connections, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in January 31, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G0E.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Toyota 86 questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Toyota 86 have?

NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recall campaigns for the Toyota 86, covering model years 2017 to 2020. The most recent, 21V587000, was reported on July 29, 2021 and is filed under “Fuel system, gasoline”. The 2017 model year is covered by the most campaigns (2).

Which Toyota 86 model year has the most complaints?

The 2019 model year, with 10 of the 14 complaints in NHTSA’s file (71.4%). The next are 2017 (2) and 2018 (1). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Toyota 86 complaint?

Engine is the component named most often: 5 complaints, or 35.7% of all 14. Fuel/Propulsion System (3) and Structure (2) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Toyota 86?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Toyota dealer.

How many Toyota 86 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 14 complaints, 2 report a crash, 2 a fire, 1 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.