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Toyota 86Model year report

2019 Toyota 86 Problems

Complaints
10filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
12,131miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
27 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl RWD · 24 city / 32 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2019 Toyota 86 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2019 Toyota 86. The part named most often is engine, with 3 complaints (30% of the total), followed by fuel system (2) and other or unknown (2). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 80% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 12,131 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 72 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the fuel pump filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Suspension (1), Vehicle speed control (1).

Example complaints

Engine: “The contact owns a 2019 Toyota 86. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH with her grandson inside the vehicle, the contact heard a tapping sound coming from engine and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the right side of the road while awaiting tow truck assistance. The contact was unaware of a warning light being illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and then towed to a dealer and the vehicle was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. …”

NHTSA complaint #11676173, filed 2025-07, 50,000 miles

Other or unknown: “My dash lights started to flicker then noticed water coming from dash onto my feet. Brought my car to Toyota dealership and was told nothing was wrong with it. 1 month and 1/2 later car caught fire due to electrical issue behind steering wheel. I am holding all star Toyota liable.”

NHTSA complaint #11354180, filed 2020-09, 20,235 miles

Air bags: “My srs warning light keeps coming on every time I start my vehicle. The warning light on my dash bord it reads check srs air bag system.it has been doing this for at last 4 weeks it won't go away regardless.”

NHTSA complaint #11666436, filed 2025-06

Mileage when problems were reported

80% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,200 and 20,235 miles.

40%0–1040%10–250%25–5020%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 12,131 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2019320203202532026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2019 Toyota 86. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
86 · coupe RWDnot rated4 / 4——5 · 7.1% risk

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2019 Toyota 86 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
86 RWD2.0L 4-cyl6-speed automatic243227$3,050
86 RWD2.0L 4-cyl6-speed manual212824$3,400

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2019 Toyota 86 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 72 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 72 bulletins →

Other model years of the Toyota 86

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20191012,1311—27—Not enough data

All Toyota 86 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2019 Toyota 86 have?

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2019 Toyota 86 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2019 Toyota 86 is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 3 complaints (30% of the total), followed by fuel system with 2.

Has the 2019 Toyota 86 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2019 Toyota 86 get?

The EPA rates the 2019 Toyota 86 (86, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 27 mpg combined, 24 city and 32 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2019 Toyota 86 reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 12,131 miles and the middle half falls between 2,200 and 20,235 miles; 80% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.