2019 Toyota 86 reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2019 Toyota 86 has 10 complaints with NHTSA after 8 years, or 2 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 4 86 years on this site. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Fuel pump.

2017 Toyota 86 — Photo by Vauxford, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0

Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (3 of 10), then Fuel and propulsion system (2) and Air bags (1). Those filings include 2 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2018 and 2020

The 2018 86 has 1 complaint, 0 per year, and the 2020 has 1 complaint, 0 per year. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2020.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2019 Toyota 86. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (1)

Recall Fuel pump 2021-07-29 · NHTSA campaign 21V587000

Summary 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.

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.

Complaints by component (10 total)

Engine

Fuel and propulsion system

Air bags

Back-over prevention

Electrical system

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Seat belts

Service brakes

Speed control

Structure

Suspension

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"Right and left strut mounts struts are making noise popping noise when turning the wheel also transmission is very hot in cabin. Back up camera blanks out on hot says"
Suspension, Back-over prevention · filed 2026-06-13
"On [XXX], my 2019 Toyota 86 experienced a sudden engine failure while I was driving, causing the vehicle to lose power and become undrivable. The vehicle was towed to Camelback Toyota in Phoenix, AZ. The dealership…"
Engine · filed 2025-09-04
"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…"
Engine · filed 2025-07-25
"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."
Air bags · filed 2025-06-11
"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…"
Electrical system, Unknown or other · filed 2020-09-10

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2019 Toyota 86 2 DR RWD	Not rated	4 stars	Not rated	5 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
86	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic (6-speed)	Rear-wheel drive	24	32	27 MPG	$2950
86	2L, 4-cyl	Manual 6-speed	Rear-wheel drive	21	28	24 MPG	$3300

Specs and fitment

First generation (ZN6), 2017–2020

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Toyota 86 reliable?

The 2019 Toyota 86 has 10 complaints with NHTSA after 8 years, or 2 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 4 86 years on this site. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Fuel pump.

What are common problems with a 2019 Toyota 86?

Is the 2019 Toyota 86 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2018 86 has 1 complaint, 0 per year, and the 2020 has 1 complaint, 0 per year. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2020.

Has the 2019 Toyota 86 been recalled?

The 2019 Toyota 86 has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Toyota 86?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 2019 Toyota 86 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2019 Toyota 86 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2019 Toyota 86 is 25.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

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.