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2023 Toyota GR86 reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Toyota GR86 over 4 years — 3 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most GR86 years here — under the median of the other years, which is 4. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Labels.

2022 Toyota GR86
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Complaints

18

Per year

3

Recalls

1

Years on the road

4

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (10 of 18), then Fuel and propulsion system (3) and Powertrain (2). The most filings arrived in 2026 (9 of 18).

Next to 2022 and 2024

The 2022 GR86 has 21 complaints, 7 per year, and the 2024 has 3 complaints, 1 per year. The 2023 has fewer complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2024.

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 2023 Toyota GR86. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall Labels 2024-07-23 · NHTSA campaign 24V548000
Summary Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Venza Hybrid, 2023-2025 Crown, and 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles equipped with GST accessories. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Remedy GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R2.

Complaints by component (18 total)

Engine
10
Fuel and propulsion system
3
Powertrain
2
Air bags
1
Electrical system
1
Engine and engine cooling
1
Exterior lighting
1
Forward collision avoidance
1
Structure
1
Tires
1
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Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

12022220246202592026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "it was an afternoon, I’m from [XXX] going to tempe my friends house which is estimated 34 miles. I took the loop XXX driving mid way there all of sudden my car made loud werid rattling noise coming from the engine area.…"
    Powertrain, Engine · filed 2026-08-30
  • "Had my engine spin a bearing in 2023 and was told to report what had happened. The car was used in track days prior to this but while driving down the highway afterwards it lost oil pressure and spun a nearing. Had it…"
    Engine · filed 2026-08-25
  • "Vehicle experienced catastrophic engine failure while driving at 45mph. Inspection results from Toyota said the issue was a rod failure due to a spun bearing no cause ever determined by Toyota. Engine failure like this…"
    Engine · filed 2026-08-21
  • "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…"
    Engine · filed 2026-08-20
  • "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…"
    Powertrain, Engine · filed 2026-08-14

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2023 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 2023 Toyota GR86 reliable?

Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Toyota GR86 over 4 years — 3 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most GR86 years here — under the median of the other years, which is 4. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Labels.

What are common problems with a 2023 Toyota GR86?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (10 of 18), then Fuel and propulsion system (3) and Powertrain (2). The most filings arrived in 2026 (9 of 18).

Is the 2023 Toyota GR86 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2022 GR86 has 21 complaints, 7 per year, and the 2024 has 3 complaints, 1 per year. The 2023 has fewer complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2024.

Has the 2023 Toyota GR86 been recalled?

The 2023 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 2023 Toyota GR86?

Owners have filed 18 complaints about the 2023 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.