Toyota 86 years to avoid and best years
Newer Toyota 86 years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2019 has the most complaints per year, at 2 (10 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2020 at 0 (from 1 complaint), 2018 at 0 (from 1 complaint), and 2017 at 1 (from 2 complaints). On the 2019 Toyota 86, 2 of 10 complaints name Engine.
Data as of .
Toyota 86 reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Toyota 86. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fewest | 0 | 1 | 0 | Engine, Fuel and propulsion system | 25.5 |
| 2019 → Most | 2 | 10 | 1 | Engine | 25.5 |
| 2018 Fewest | 0 | 1 | 1 | Steering, Wheels | 25.5 |
| 2017 Fewest | 1 | 2 | 2 | Engine | 25.5 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Coupe
- Oil
- 0W-20 or 5W-20 · 5.7 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 215/45R17
Known issues for this generation
Campaign 16V-920 covers certain 2017 Toyota 86 vehicles built July 1 through August 11, 2016 with an automatic transmission and ignition key (not push-button start or manual transmission). The key can be removed when the transmission is not in Park, failing FMVSS 114. Dealers inspect and correct the ignition key/transmission interlock wiring. Campaign 17V-295 covers certain 2017 86 vehicles sold through Gulf States Toyota whose spare tire was not inflated to the pressure shown on the tire pressure label.
Frequently asked questions
Which Toyota 86 years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2020 at 0 (from 1 complaint), 2018 at 0 (from 1 complaint), and 2017 at 1 (from 2 complaints).
Which Toyota 86 year has the most owner complaints?
2019 has the most complaints per year, at 2 (10 complaints). On the 2019 Toyota 86, 2 of 10 complaints name Engine.
How do Toyota 86 owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Toyota 86 years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones.
When did Toyota replace the 86 with the GR86?
The US-market Toyota 86 ended after model year 2020; the GR86 arrived for 2022 as the next-generation sports coupe.
What engine oil does a US Toyota 86 use?
0W-20 or 5W-20 With filter, about 5.7 qt is commonly listed for this generation—confirm in the owner manual.
What tire sizes fit a US Toyota 86?
Published US specs commonly list front 215/45R17 and rear 215/45R17; confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.