Toyota 86 Problems by Year

We compared every Toyota 86 model year from 2017–2019 using 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 3 recalls and federal defect investigations. No 86 year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

2model years
12complaints
3recalls
—worst years
—best years

Complaints by model year

20172019210
Owner complaints per model year, Toyota 86. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
201910—1EngineLimited data
20172—2BodyFew

* Complaints compared with the median 86 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Toyota 86 problems

  • Engine & coolingworst: 2019
    433%
  • Other / not specified
    325%
  • Body & structureworst: 2017
    217%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2019
    217%
  • Brakesworst: 2019
    18%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 2019
    18%
  • Stability & traction controlworst: 2019
    18%
  • Seat beltsworst: 2019
    18%
  • Electrical systemworst: 2019
    18%
  • Air bagsworst: 2019
    18%
  • Suspensionworst: 2019
    18%
  • Driver assistanceworst: 2019
    18%

Latest Toyota 86 recalls

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 21V-587 · Jul 29, 2021 · 175,968 vehicles

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.

Tires › Temporary/emergency spare tire

NHTSA recall 17V-295 · May 2, 2017 · 409 vehicles

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.

Remedy: Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017.

Electrical system › Ignition

NHTSA recall 16V-920 · Dec 21, 2016 · 94 vehicles

Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2017 Toyota 86 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2016 through August 11, 2016 equipped with an automatic transmission and ignition key. Vehicles with a push-to-start button or manual transmission are not affected.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ignition key/transmission interlock wiring connections, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in January 31, 2017.

All 3 Toyota 86 recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Toyota 86 should you avoid?

None of the Toyota 86 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common Toyota 86 problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (4), body & structure (2) and fuel & propulsion system (2). Engine complaints peak in the 2019 model year.

How many recalls has the Toyota 86 had?

3 recalls across 2017–2019. The model year with the most is 2017. See all Toyota 86 recalls by year.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.