2017 Toyota 86 Problems & Complaints

Few complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2017 Toyota 86 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. The most reported problem area is the body & structure (1 complaint, typically around 0 miles). 2 recalls cover this model year.

2complaints
2recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2017 Toyota 86 problems

  • Body & structure~0 miles
    150%
  • Other / not specified~0 miles
    150%
  • Engine & cooling
    150%

Share of the 2 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Toyota 86 complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Toyota 86. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

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2017 Toyota 86 recalls (2)

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.

2017 Toyota 86 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
2.0L 4-cyl6-speed automaticRWD24 / 32 / 27
2.0L 4-cyl6-speed manualRWD21 / 28 / 24

EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Toyota 86 a good car?

That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. So far owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Toyota 86?

The body & structure — 1 complaint, 50% of all complaints for this model year, most often about body. Next is the engine & cooling (1).

How many recalls does the 2017 Toyota 86 have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2017 Toyota 86, the most recent from May 2, 2017 (temporary/emergency spare tire). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

At what mileage do 2017 Toyota 86 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 0 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

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.