2021 Toyota Supra Problems
- Complaints
- 20filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 13,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 5campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2021 Toyota Supra (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 2021 Toyota Supra. The part named most often is electrical system, with 8 complaints (40% of the total), followed by engine (6) and brakes (3). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 80% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 13,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 82 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the relay and 20 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign 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.
- Electrical system8 40%
- Engine6 30%
- Brakes3 15%
- Fuel system2 10%
- Other or unknown2 10%
- Steering2 10%
- Exterior lighting1 5.0%
- Vehicle speed control1 5.0%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2021 Toyota Supra. The contact stated that after obtaining the vehicle's Carfax history report, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 47,764, and after receiving Carfax history report, it was discovered that the mileage was 72,650.”
NHTSA complaint #11662593, filed 2025-05, 72,650 milesEngine: “I am reporting a safety recall issue involving my Toyota vehicle. Toyota stated that this safety recall remedy can be available in the last quarter of 2025, but the recall has still not been available and fixed. I contacted Toyota and spoke with them in person several times, but they are saying that the remedy is still not available to complete the safety recall repair. They also refused to provide a rental vehicle, even though this is a safety issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11708558, filed 2026-01Brakes: “I was about 8 miles into my drive and came up on a red light and went top push the brakes and there was no assist, I had to swerve into another lane and stand on the brake pedal to avoid rear ending the stopped cars. The cars brakes still have no assist and there are no warning lights or malfunction indicators”
NHTSA complaint #11372651, filed 2020-11, 1,375 milesFuel system: “My fuel tank is leaking fuel. I noticed a spot underneath my car in my driveway that is made out of rock and you can smell the fuel. The check engine light is always on and the fuel tank loses mileage and fuel on the telemeter without even driving the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11675761, filed 2025-07Mileage 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 1,700 and 33,493 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- Electrical system › Starter assembly › RelayCovers: Toyota Supra 2020–2022, BMW Z4 2019–2022, 330I 2019–2021 +5 more
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021-2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to…
- 26V056000Jan 30, 2026Electrical system › Starter assemblyCovers: Toyota Supra 2021–2023, BMW 430I 2021–2024, 530I 2021–2024 +5 more
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series…
- 21V598000Aug 2, 2021EngineCovers: Toyota Supra 2020–2021, BMW Z4 2019–2021, X4 2020–2021 +3 more
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 M340i, M340i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, X3 M40i, 2020-2021 X4 M40i, 745Le xDrive, 2019-2021 Z4 M40i, and 2020-2021 Toyota Supra vehicles. During engine start, the engine management software may cause…
- 21V554000Jul 21, 2021Seat beltsCovers: Toyota Supra 2021, BMW 230I 2021, 430I 2021 +22 more
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive) M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, BMW 4 Series Convertible (430i, M440i), BMW X1…
- 20V700000Nov 12, 2020Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assemblyCovers: Toyota Supra 2020–2021, BMW Z4 2020–2021
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Z4 and 2020-2021 Toyota Supra vehicles. The weld between the fuel tank halves may have been insufficiently welded, causing the weld to fail.
Recall details for the 2021 Toyota Supra → · 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. 82 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11036132Jul 28, 2026Brakes. Some 2020 – 2026 model year Supra vehicles may exhibit OBD-related DTC codes that can't be cleared during emission testing
- 11028712Jan 7, 2026Other or unknown. Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and…
- 11012744Dec 6, 2024Body and structure. The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these…
- 11012743Dec 6, 2024Body and structure. To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the…
- 11012742Dec 6, 2024Body and structure. Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle…
- 11012735Dec 5, 2024Body and structure. Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. This material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail…
- 11012727Dec 3, 2024Body and structure. Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad tracks, train wheels, exposure to heavy machinery facilities, grinding, welding, etc. This type…
- 11007455Jul 29, 2024Body and structure. Some 2005 – 2024 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and…
- 11006161Jul 29, 2024Body and structure. Some 2005 – 2024 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and…
- 11007452Jul 17, 2024Electrical system. Technical instructions for limited-service campaign 24td04 data comunication module (dcm) update certain 2020 - 2023 supra
Other model years of the Toyota Supra
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Too new |
| 2021 | 20 | 13,000 | 5 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2020 | 16 | 1,100 | 8 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1994 | 7 | — | 0 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 6 | — | 0 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 11 | 95,000 | 0 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 6 | 35,000 | 0 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 1987 | 7 | — | 0 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2021 Toyota Supra have?
NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 2021 Toyota Supra as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2021 Toyota Supra is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 8 complaints (40% of the total), followed by engine with 6.
Has the 2021 Toyota Supra been recalled?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2021 Toyota Supra reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 13,000 miles and the middle half falls between 1,700 and 33,493 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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.