Last updated: 2026-10-10

RELIABILITY SCORE: 77/100 (GOOD)

2023 Toyota GR86 Reliability Report

The 2023 Toyota GR86 rates good for reliability, but owners report worn fuel lines and spark plug failures that deserve a close look before buying.

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Recalls

Complaints

Complaint Rate

8.1per 10,000 sold

Est. Repair Cost

N/A

Annual Fuel Cost

$2,750–$3,150

Detailed Score Breakdown

Complaint Severity68/100

Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume

Repair Costs80/100

Independent repair cost ratings

Recall Impact88/100

Recall count weighted by severity

Issue Diversity77/100

Breadth of reported problem categories

The Verdict

Consider

Last year of the second generation, with good reliability and complaints centered on rubbing fuel lines and spark plug failures.

Top Issues to Watch

ENGINE (3)
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (3)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING (1)

Generation & Refresh (US)

Final Year

2023 is the last model year of the Second generation (ZN8/ZD8; 2021).

Final-year models are typically the most refined version of a generation.
2nd generation GR86 (US).

What this means for buyers

Final-year models are usually the most polished version of a generation, but resale value may dip as buyers anticipate the next redesign.

2022: Second generation (ZN8/ZD8; 2021) Launch

Generation start — new platform.

2023: This Model Year

2023 is the last model year of the Second generation (ZN8/ZD8; 2021).

Should You Buy the 2023 Toyota GR86?

Good reliability puts this GR86 above average among 2023 coupes. Within the car's scored model years it lands in the middle of five, and the 2022 and 2024 cars rate about the same. Owners filed 9 complaints, a modest load, and this is the last year of the second generation.

The problems that matter are about fire risk and sudden power loss. Fuel lines in the engine bay rub on the underside of the hood or its insulation and lose their outer sleeve. No one reports a leak yet. On the engine side, a spark plug can fail at highway speed with no warning, causing a misfire and lost power. Follow-on damage has meant coil and head gasket work. Cracked spark plug tube seals leak oil, and owners warn it can ignite on hot exhaust parts. Federal records list one recall, in the Equipment area.

Ask for service records covering spark plugs, coils, and any oil leak repairs. Have a mechanic look at the fuel lines under the hood for rub marks, and confirm the recall was completed.

Compared to the 2024 Toyota GR86, which scored the same. See also the 2022 Toyota GR86 for an earlier comparison.

Pros

+Acceptable reliability score
+Low recall count
+Well-established generation
+Only 9 complaints reported

Cons

−Above-average complaint rate for Coupe
−FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM: Fuel lines in the engine bay rub against nearby parts and wear down (3 complaints)
−ENGINE: Spark plug failures and oil leaks are the main patterns (3 complaints)

Compare 2023 Toyota GR86 With

2023 Mazda 3

Reliability: 78/100

Good

2023 Subaru Impreza

Reliability: 74/100

Good

2023 Chevrolet Camaro

Reliability: 81/100

Excellent

2023 Toyota Prius

Reliability: 76/100

Good

Common Problem Categories

Safety

LOW RISK

1 manufacturer recall issued

Other

HIGH RISK

ENGINE (3)
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (3)

See detailed breakdown by component ↓

Recall Overview

recall on record

The 2023 Toyota GR86 carries 1 recall — a low count. Authorized dealers repair any open recall free of charge, regardless of warranty status.

NHTSA.gov →

Complaint Breakdown

8.1

per 10,000 sold

Segment avg: 2.6

LowAvgHigh

Low

Safety Incidents

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

Data sourced from NHTSA complaint filings and manufacturer recall notices. Complaint narratives are owner-reported.

2023 Toyota GR86 Recall Details

1 recall has been issued for the 2023 Toyota GR86. All recall repairs are performed free of charge at authorized dealerships.

24V5480002024-07-23

EQUIPMENT

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."

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

VIN History Report

Buying a used 2023 Toyota GR86? Check its history first

Engine problems lead owner complaints about the 2023 Toyota GR86, and 1 recall was issued for it. A VIN check shows whether this car's recall work was done, plus accident, title, and odometer history.

Accidents
Open Recalls
Title History
Odometer Rollback

2023 Toyota GR86 NHTSA Safety Ratings

Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)

Gas Powertrain

Rollover risk: 0.0%

Safety Technologies

Dynamic Head Restraints (Not Available)Head Restraint (Driver, Front Passenger)Advanced Belt Feature (Not Available)Seat Belt Pretensioners (Driver, Front Passenger)Seat Belt Load Limiters (Driver, Front Passenger)Adjustable Upper Belt Anchorage (Not Available)Seat Belt Reminder System (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Frontal Air Bag (Driver, Front Passenger)Head Protection (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Torso and/or Pelvis Protection (Driver, Front Passenger)Knee (Driver)Additional Air Bags (Not Available)Meets Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Requirements (Yes)LATCH Locations (2nd row)Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) (Standard)Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) locations (Driver, Front Passenger)

View full safety data on NHTSA.gov →

Toyota GR86Repair Costs & Maintenance

Maintenance Rating

Based on NHTSA complaint patterns, recall severity, and publicly available cost benchmarks.

Category-level averages derived from publicly available industry reports (AAA, CarMD). Model-level estimates produced by Auto Reliability Index.

2023 Toyota GR86 Example Repair Prices

National average price ranges for common repairs. These are not model-year-specific failure predictions.

Common repair costs and price estimates
Repair	Estimated Cost
Tire Pressure Monitor Lamp Diagnosis	$98 – $143
General Diagnosis	$122 – $179
Noise Diagnosis	$122 – $179
Vibration Diagnosis	$122 – $179
No Start Diagnosis	$122 – $179
Pre-Purchase Car Inspection	$183 – $269
Engine Oil Light Diagnosis	$122 – $179
Check Engine Light Diagnosis & Testing	$122 – $179
AC Diagnosis	$122 – $179
Air Conditioning System Leak Inspection	$122 – $179

Estimates based on national average repair costs. Actual costs may vary by location and shop.

MPG & Annual Running Costs

Gas

22–25 MPG

Fuel cost: $2,750–$3,150/yr

Fuel only

20–21 city / 27–31 hwy MPG

Based on EPA fuel-cost estimates. Excludes routine maintenance, depreciation, and insurance. Data as of 2023 EPA label cycle.

Gas trims

Trim	Drive	Trans.	City	Hwy	Comb	Fuel Cost
GR 86 2.4L 4-cyl	Rear-Wheel Drive	Automatic (S6)	21	31	25	$2,750
GR 86 2.4L 4-cyl	Rear-Wheel Drive	Manual 6-spd	20	27	22	$3,150

Used Buying Checklist

Key things to inspect or verify before purchasing a 2023 Toyota GR86.

Open the hood and inspect the fuel lines at both injector rails for rub marks or a worn outer sleeve.
Check the underside of the hood and the hood insulation for scuffs where the fuel lines touch.
Look for oil seepage around the spark plug tube seals and for oil residue on the exhaust.
Ask for records of any spark plug tube seal repairs and which seals were replaced.
Drive at steady highway speed and feel for misfires, stumbling, or sudden loss of power.
Ask for records of spark plug, coil, or head gasket work and any misfire diagnosis.
Ask whether the car was tracked or driven at sustained high speed, since dealers may deny warranty claims for abuse.

2023 Toyota GR86 Common Problems by Component

9 owner complaints grouped by vehicle system.

ENGINE (3)FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (3)EXTERIOR LIGHTING (1)STRUCTURE (1)ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1)

ENGINE

3 complaints

Spark plug failures and oil leaks are the main patterns. A plug can fail at highway speed with no warning, causing a misfire and sudden loss of power. Follow-on damage can require coil and head gasket work, and in one case the dealer first recommended a new engine. Oil also leaks from cracked spark plug tube seals, and owners warn it can ignite on hot exhaust parts. Dealers reportedly replace only the seals they find cracked. Another engine failed after sustained top-speed driving, and the dealer refused warranty coverage, calling it abuse.

3 complaints total

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

3 complaints

Fuel lines in the engine bay rub against nearby parts and wear down. Reports describe the lines leading to the injector rails touching the underside of the hood or the hood insulation, leaving rub marks and wearing away the outer sleeve. None of these complaints report a burst or leak yet. Owners worry that a worn-through line could spray fuel and start an engine fire, which makes this a serious concern even before anything fails. One complaint notes that first-generation cars had sleeves on these lines. The reports give no mileage pattern.

3 complaints total

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 complaint

2024-03-19

One day I noticed something dangling near the rear license plate while parked. It was the right-side license plate light. Upon inspection of the (good) left-side license plate light, everything seemed pretty secure. The right-side license plate light has a plastic bracket on the one side and a plastic clip on the other side. The plastic clip broke off. I don't think it's been that way long, and I can't think of anything that could have caused it as a daily driver. I do drive it in the snow, and I only noticed it while wiping snow away with my snow brush. I don't think the brush ripped it off, but I also don't know if it was hanging out prior. Maybe the brush bristles got between the light assembly and the bumper, but it's such an unusual spot for anything to interface with the light assembly. There doesn't appear to be a vapor barrier between either of the license plate lights (for better or worse). The rectangular light assembly is somewhat obstructed from dangling further out thanks to the license plate bracket, although dangling wires could later induce other problems. There are no faults or indicators on the dashboard. The light is still operational. The plastic of the license plate light assembly doesn't appear to be the highest quality plastic though, kind of an odd design. The car is a lease and under warranty, but otherwise the OE hardware is about $35, plus labor.

STRUCTURE (1 complaints)

STRUCTURE

1 complaint

2024-02-10

The drivers side window imploded on me while driving on the highway. A rock did not hit it, it just cracked into a thousands pieces on me.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1 complaints)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

2022-09-29

The car began throwing alerts about SRS system failure, RAB failure and eyesight (safety system) being disabled suddenly while driving. Dealership said dashcam plugged into the 12v port in the car overloaded the fuse. Issue remains that the dashcam remained functional before and after and fuse for 12v is independent of the electrical wiring for the safety features. Dealership dismissed as it as a non warranty/safety issue as a third party device was connected to the car. Claimed this is applicable for any devices connected into the car including a phone. 10amp fuse independent of the safety system (7.5amp fuse) was replaced to remedy the problem. Concern is any device connected to the vehicle may disable all safety system of the car including the airbags or possible manufacturer defects made during assembly of this vehicle.

Best & Worst Toyota GR86 Years

Best Toyota GR86 Years to Buy

Based on reliability index score

Top Pick

Good

2024

1Recalls

3Complaints

Good

2023

(Current Model)

1Recalls

9Complaints

Good

2022

1Recalls

21Complaints

Toyota GR86 Years to Avoid

No Toyota GR86 years are statistical outliers in our data.

Scores stay between 76 and 88 across 5 scored model years.

See full Toyota GR86 years-to-avoid analysis

Toyota GR86 Reliability Score Trend

Scores 0–100. Higher is better. Current year highlighted.

Toyota GR86 reliability scores by year
Year	Score	Rating
2022	76/100	Good
2023	77/100	Good
2024	77/100	Good
2025	79/100	Good
2026	88/100	Excellent

Toyota GR86 Reliability Compared to Other Years

Reliability scores compared across model years
Year	Score	vs Prior Year	Rating	Recalls	Complaints
2026	88/100	+9	Excellent	0	0
2025	79/100	+2	Good	0	3
2024	77/100	0	Good	1	3
2023(selected)	77/100	+1	Good	1	9
2022	76/100	—	Good	1	21

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2023 Toyota GR86 reliable?

Yes, it has a good reliability standing and is above average among 2023 coupes. Owners filed 9 complaints, which is low relative to sales. Within the GR86's scored years it sits in the middle of five. The engine and fuel line complaints are serious, so check the car's history before buying.

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

Fuel line wear and engine trouble are the main patterns, with three complaints each. Fuel lines rub against the hood or hood insulation and lose their outer sleeve. Engine reports include spark plug failures with sudden power loss and oil leaks from cracked spark plug tube seals.

Does the 2023 Toyota GR86 have fuel line problems?

Some owners say so. Lines leading to the injector rails touch the hood underside or insulation, leaving rub marks and wearing the outer sleeve. None of the complaints report a leak or burst, but owners worry a worn line could spray fuel and start a fire.

Does the 2023 Toyota GR86 have spark plug problems?

Owner complaints describe plugs failing at highway speed without warning, causing a misfire and sudden loss of power. In one case, follow-on damage required coil and head gasket work, and the dealer first recommended a new engine. Ask any seller for spark plug and coil repair records.

Is the 2023 Toyota GR86 better than the 2022 or 2024?

Reliability is about the same across all three years, all rated good. The 2022 has 21 complaints and the 2023 has 9, while the 2024 has 3, though newer cars have had less time to collect complaints. Each year has one recall. Condition and service history matter more than the year.

Don’t buy a 2023 Toyota GR86 without checking its VIN first — hidden accidents, title issues, and open recalls could cost you thousands.

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How we score the 2023 Toyota GR86

Of the four inputs behind this score, the 2023 Toyota GR86 does best on recall impact (88/100) and worst on complaint severity (68/100). Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.

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