2017 Toyota 86 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 8, 2019 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 86 years
Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Toyota 86. That ranks 2nd out of 4 86 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 50%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

Toyota 86
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Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2017 Toyota 86 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine1
Structure1 · ~20 mi
Unknown or Other1 · ~20 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine150%———
Structure150%20——
Unknown or Other150%20——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2017 Toyota 86 recalls (2)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Tires:temporary/emergency spare tireMay 2, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V295000 · 409 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Toyota's number for this recall is 17R2.

Electrical system:ignition; power train:automatic transmissionDec 21, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V920000 · 94 vehicles

Problem: 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. In the affected vehicles, it may be possible to remove the ignition key without the transmission being in the "Park" position. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

Risk: If the key can be removed from the ignition when the transmission is not in the "Park" position, the vehicle could roll away increasing the risk of a crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries.

Fix: 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. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G0E.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Valve springs on cylinder two have not enough tension car isn't working right needs new valve springs

Engine · received Apr 8, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11194628

As my son was driving from davenport on i-4 to connect with i-75 on his way to naples, on thursday january 10, 2019 around 10:50 am, he suddenly encountered a large metal object on the road. He had no opportunity to to move over as there where many other vehicles on the road and he had no other…

Structure · received Jan 18, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11170743

Other Toyota 86 years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
2020 8610
2019 86101
2018 8611
201722

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Toyota 86?

Owners most often report engine, structure, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2017 Toyota 86?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2017 Toyota 86 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 86 model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.