2023 Toyota GR86 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 2, 2026 · 19 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other GR86 years
Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 4 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Toyota GR86. That ranks 2nd out of 4 GR86 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (11 complaints, 58%), typically at around 33,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Toyota GR86
2022 Toyota GR86 Premium photographed in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada. 2.4L Boxer 4, 6-speed automatic, built in Gunma, Japan.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

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

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Most common 2023 Toyota GR86 problems

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

Engine11 · ~33,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion System3
Power Train2
Air Bags1
Electrical System1
Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~35,053 mi
Exterior Lighting1
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Structure1
Tires1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine1158%33,000——
Fuel/propulsion System316%———
Power Train211%———
Air Bags15%———
Electrical System15%———
Engine and Engine Cooling15%35,053——
Exterior Lighting15%———
Forward Collision Avoidance15%———
Structure15%———
Tires15%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2026, with 10 complaints
2022: 1202212024: 2202422025: 6202562026: 10202610

n = 19 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2023 Toyota GR86 recalls (1)

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Equipment:other:labelsJul 23, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V548000 · 33,848 vehicles

Problem: 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."

Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

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.

My cylinder 2 misfired for the second time in less than 4 months and 4k miles after the first repair was done for the same issue. I have reason to believe the dealership (Glen Toyota of Fairlawn) that did the repairs the first time did not address the issue properly. This time at a different dealer…

Engine · received Oct 2, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11768569

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. when accelerating it made rattling sound and when i let go of the gas it also…

Power Train · received Aug 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11760750

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 towed Twin City Toyota, a dealer and had them give me the run around with it…

Engine · received Aug 25, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11759341

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 while in operation could lead to serious injury or death under the right…

Engine · received Aug 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11758447

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 expressway.

Engine · received Aug 20, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11758195

Other Toyota GR86 years

← 2022 GR86 · 2024 GR86 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2025 GR8640
2024 GR8631
2023191
2022 GR86211

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Toyota GR86?

Owners most often report engine, fuel/propulsion system, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 11 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2023 Toyota GR86?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2023 Toyota GR86 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GR86 model years, the 2023 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.