2019 Toyota 86 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 86 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Toyota 86. That is the most of any 86 model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is engine (3 complaints, 30%), typically at around 26,100 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

- 10owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2019 Toyota 86 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 30% | 26,100 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 20% | 6,416 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 20% | 20,235 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 10% | 20,235 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 10% | 2,200 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 10% | 2,200 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2019 Toyota 86 recalls (1)
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Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: 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.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-21.
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.
Right and left strut mounts struts are making noise popping noise when turning the wheel also transmission is very hot in cabin. Back up camera blanks out on hot says
On [XXX], my 2019 Toyota 86 experienced a sudden engine failure while I was driving, causing the vehicle to lose power and become undrivable. The vehicle was towed to Camelback Toyota in Phoenix, AZ. The dealership initially diagnosed the failure as being caused by an âoverfilled oilâ…
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota 86. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH with her grandson inside the vehicle, the contact heard a tapping sound coming from engine and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the right side of the road while awaiting tow truck…
My SRS warning light keeps coming on every time I Start my vehicle. THE WARNING LIGHT ON MY DASH BORD IT READS CHECK SRS AIR BAG SYSTEM.IT HAS BEEN DOING THIS FOR AT LAST 4 WEEKS IT WON'T GO AWAY REGARDLESS.
My dash lights started to flicker then noticed water coming from dash onto my feet. Brought my car to toyota dealership and was told nothing was wrong with it. 1 month and 1/2 later car caught fire due to electrical issue behind steering wheel. I am holding all star toyota liable.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Toyota 86?
Owners most often report engine, fuel/propulsion system, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Toyota 86?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2019 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 2019 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.