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Toyota GR86Model year report

2023 Toyota GR86 Problems

Complaints
19filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
34,026miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
25 mpgcombined, 2.4L 4-cyl RWD · 21 city / 31 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2023 Toyota GR86 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 2023 Toyota GR86. The part named most often is engine, with 11 complaints (58% of the total), followed by fuel system (3) and transmission and drivetrain (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 34,026 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 16 technical service bulletins for this model year.

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.

Example complaints

Engine: “My engine started smoking and eventually completely stopped on side of road. There were no warning lights or errors until issues started.it found have exploded or I could have been seriously injured as I was on expressway.”

NHTSA complaint #11758195, filed 2026-08

Fuel system: “Fuel lines on right hand side of engine bay (when viewed from front of vehicle) show signs of wear due to contact with other components. I am unsure what components exactly, but wear significant enough to cause material removal from EPDM fuel line outer sleeve.”

NHTSA complaint #11668429, filed 2025-06

Transmission and drivetrain: “While driving on the highway at approximately 80–90 mph, the vehicle experienced an unexpected RPM increase as I came off the accelerator, an engine-misfire warning, sudden loss of power, and engine shutdown. I immediately pulled over. Smoke came from the engine compartment, engine oil had been expelled throughout the engine bay, and oil was leaking underneath the vehicle. The vehicle became completely inoperable, creating a serious safety risk at highway speed. An independent Toyota Master Technician later documented catastrophic internal failure involving Cylinder No. 2. …”

NHTSA complaint #11756932, filed 2026-08

Air bags: “The car began throwing alerts about SRS system failure, RAB failure and eyesight (safety system) being disabled suddenly while driving. Dealership said dashcam plugged into the 12v port in the car overloaded the fuse. Issue remains that the dashcam remained functional before and after and fuse for 12v is independent of the electrical wiring for the safety features. Dealership dismissed as it as a non warranty/safety issue as a third party device was connected to the car. Claimed this is applicable for any devices connected into the car including a phone. …”

NHTSA complaint #11487412, filed 2022-10

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 33,000 and 35,053 miles.

0%0–100%10–25100%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 34,026 miles.

Complaints by year filed

This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

202220242025202610
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.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2023 Toyota GR86 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
GR 86 RWD2.4L 4-cyl6-speed automatic213125$3,300
GR 86 RWD2.4L 4-cyl6-speed manual202722$3,750

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 2023 Toyota GR86 → · 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. 16 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 16 bulletins →

Other model years of the Toyota GR86

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20231934,0261—25—Too new
20222119,3501—25—Stable

All Toyota GR86 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2023 Toyota GR86 have?

NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 2023 Toyota GR86 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2023 Toyota GR86 is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 11 complaints (58% of the total), followed by fuel system with 3.

Has the 2023 Toyota GR86 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 2023 Toyota GR86 get?

The EPA rates the 2023 Toyota GR86 (GR 86, 2.4L 4-cyl) at 25 mpg combined, 21 city and 31 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,300 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2023 Toyota GR86 reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 34,026 miles and the middle half falls between 33,000 and 35,053 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. 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.