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2022 Toyota GR86 reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2022 Toyota GR86 has 21 complaints with NHTSA after 5 years, or 7 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 3 GR86 years on this site. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Turn signal.

2022 Toyota GR86
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Complaints

21

Per year

7

Recalls

1

Years on the road

5

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (13 of 21), then Exterior lighting (5) and Electrical system (1). The most filings arrived in 2022 (11 of 21). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2023

The 2023 GR86 has 18 complaints, 3 per year. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

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 2022 Toyota GR86. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall exterior lighting, turn signal 2023-08-31 · NHTSA campaign 23V609000
Summary Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 BRZ and Toyota GR86 vehicles. The rear turn signals may intermittently become inoperative.
Remedy Dealers will replace both rear combination lamp assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Subaru owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Subaru's number for this recall is WRM-23.

Complaints by component (21 total)

Engine
13
Exterior lighting
5
Electrical system
1
Powertrain
1
Tires
1
Crash-flagged

1

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

1

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

112022720232202412025
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "COMPONENT/SYSTEM FAILURE: Engine - Catastrophic engine failure due to oil starvation on August 4, 2025. FA24 engine consumed excessive oil without triggering oil pressure warning light or low oil level indicator. Oil…"
    Engine · filed 2025-09-19
  • "The engine on my GR86 failed when I was accelerating onto a freeway. This has been confirmed by the dealership and the car is in need of a short or long block repair. The vehicle has just over 9000 miles on it and the…"
    Powertrain, Engine · filed 2024-11-04
  • "1. On [XXX] exactly 1 year after purchasing a 2022 Toyota GR 86 from Toyota of Catonsville the Vehicle's engine failed. Shortly before the failure, the oil light came on, indicating a potential issue with oil…"
    Engine · filed 2024-01-24
  • "The dome light on the driver side has failed. This is not due to a dead bulb, but instead the circuit area seems to die if the car sits in the sun. This has been confirmed by a dealer but I haven't yet scheduled an…"
    Exterior lighting · filed 2023-12-29
  • "The contact owns a 2022 Toyota GR86. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine blew. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was…"
    Engine · filed 2023-11-13

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2022 Toyota GR86 2 DR RWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated

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.

Specs and fitment

Second generation (ZN8), 2022–present
Body styles Coupe
Oil 0W-20 , 5.3 qt capacity
Tire size 215/45R17, 215/40R18

Known issues for this generation

Campaign 24V-548 is a Gulf States Toyota accessory-label recall that includes certain 2023-2024 GR86 vehicles among many Toyota models; the load carrying capacity modification label may show inaccurate added weight values and fail FMVSS 110. GST mails replacement labels to owners.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Toyota GR86 reliable?

The 2022 Toyota GR86 has 21 complaints with NHTSA after 5 years, or 7 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 3 GR86 years on this site. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Turn signal.

What are common problems with a 2022 Toyota GR86?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (13 of 21), then Exterior lighting (5) and Electrical system (1). The most filings arrived in 2022 (11 of 21). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 1 that reports an injury.

Is the 2022 Toyota GR86 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2023 GR86 has 18 complaints, 3 per year. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2022 Toyota GR86 been recalled?

The 2022 Toyota GR86 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 2022 Toyota GR86?

Owners have filed 21 complaints about the 2022 Toyota GR86 with NHTSA.

What engine does the GR86 use?

US models use a naturally aspirated 2.4L flat-four paired with a six-speed manual or automatic.

What engine oil does a US Toyota GR86 use?

0W-20 With filter, about 5.3 qt is commonly listed for this generation—confirm in the owner manual.

What tire sizes fit a US Toyota GR86?

Published US specs commonly list front 215/45R17, 215/40R18 and rear 215/45R17, 215/40R18; confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.