Toyota Supra Problems by Year
NHTSA has 48 owner complaints and 12 safety recalls on file for the Toyota Supra, across 9 model years (1995–2025). The 2021 model year has the most complaints (20). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
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Toyota Supra years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Supra year: 2020, 2021. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2021 Supra: 20 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2020 Supra: 16 complaints, 8 recalls
- 2023 Supra: 5 complaints, 2 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1995 Supra: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 1997 Supra: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 1998 Supra: 1 complaint, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Toyota Supra problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 13 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Suspension | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 1 |
All Toyota Supra model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Supra | 2 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2024 Supra | 1 | 0 | — | Parking Brake | |
| 2023 Supra | 5 | 2 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2022 Supra | 1 | 2 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2021 Supra | 20 | 5 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2020 Supra | 16 | 8 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1998 Supra | 1 | 1 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1997 Supra | 1 | 1 | — | Steering | |
| 1995 Supra | 1 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Toyota Supra years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2020 (16), 2021 (20) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Supra year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Toyota Supra?
Electrical System, with 13 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Toyota Supra have?
12 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.