Last updated: 2026-10-10

2026 Toyota GR86
RELIABILITY SCORE: 88/100 (EXCELLENT)

2026 Toyota GR86 Reliability Report

The 2026 Toyota GR86 rates excellent for reliability, with no owner complaints and no recalls on file, ahead of every other scored model year.

Recalls

0

Complaints

0

Complaint Rate

N/A

Est. Repair Cost

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Detailed Score Breakdown

Complaint SeverityN/A

Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume

Repair Costs80/100

Independent repair cost ratings

Recall Impact100/100

Recall count weighted by severity

Issue DiversityN/A

Breadth of reported problem categories

The Verdict

Buy

Rated excellent and the best of the five scored years, with no owner complaints and no recalls on file so far.

Should You Buy the 2026 Toyota GR86?

Buy it if the price is right. This model year earns an excellent reliability standing, well above average among 2026 coupes. Of the five model years we score for this coupe, it comes out on top.

The record is clean so far. Owners have filed no complaints, and federal recall records show no recalls. That means there is no known symptom, mileage pattern, or repair to warn you about. Complaints build up with time on the road, so an empty file for a current model year partly reflects how little time owners have had with the car. It is a good sign, not proof that nothing will go wrong.

The 2025 model year is the nearest alternative. It also has good reliability and no recalls, though it rates lower and has three owner complaints. Before you buy any GR86, check the car's VIN against federal recall records, since new notices can appear after a car is sold. Ask the seller for service records too.

See also the 2025 Toyota GR86 for an earlier comparison.

Pros

  • +Strong reliability score
  • +No recalls issued
  • +Low complaint frequency

Cons

No recurring complaint themes yet.

Compare 2026 Toyota GR86 With

Recall Overview

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recalls on record

No recalls are on record for the 2026 Toyota GR86 — uncommon, and a strong signal of manufacturing quality.

NHTSA.gov →

Complaint Breakdown

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complaints
LowAvgHigh
Very Low

Safety Incidents

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Crashes

0

Fires

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Injuries

0

Deaths

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

VIN History Report

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Every 2026 Toyota GR86 has a different past. A VIN check reveals hidden accidents, title problems, odometer rollbacks, and open recalls that reliability scores can't show you.

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  • Accidents
  • Open Recalls
  • Title History
  • Odometer Rollback

2026 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)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)Unattended Child Reminder Direct Sensing System (No)LATCH Locations (2nd row)Driver Monitoring System (No)Automatic High Beams (Standard)
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Toyota GR86Repair Costs & Maintenance

Maintenance Rating

4Maintenance rating: 4 out of 5

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.

2026 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
RepairEstimated 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.

Best & Worst Toyota GR86 Years

Best Toyota GR86 Years to Buy

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.

Toyota GR86 Reliability Score Trend

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

Toyota GR86 reliability scores by year
YearScoreRating
202276/100Good
202377/100Good
202477/100Good
202579/100Good
202688/100Excellent

Toyota GR86 Reliability Compared to Other Years

Reliability scores compared across model years
YearScorevs Prior YearRatingRecallsComplaints
2026(selected)88/100+9Excellent00
202579/100+2Good03
202477/1000Good13
202377/100+1Good19
202276/100—Good121

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2026 Toyota GR86 reliable?
Yes, it has an excellent reliability standing. It is well above average among 2026 coupes and the best of the five model years we score for the GR86. Owners have filed no complaints, and federal recall records list no recalls. The car has had limited time on the road, so that record may still change.
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Toyota GR86?
None have been reported yet. Owner complaints for this model year number zero, so there is no pattern of symptoms to describe. Because complaints build up over time, watch for new filings as the cars age. Until then, a pre-purchase inspection is the best way to catch an issue on an individual car.
Does the 2026 Toyota GR86 have any recalls?
No. Federal recall records show zero recalls for this model year. Recalls can be issued after a car is built, so check the VIN of the specific car you are considering before you buy. A dealer or the seller can also confirm whether any repairs were done under a recall.
Is the 2026 Toyota GR86 more reliable than the 2025?
On our scoring, yes. The 2026 rates excellent and the 2025 rates good. The 2025 has three owner complaints and no recalls, while the 2026 has none of either. The 2026 has had less time to collect complaints, so the gap is partly about age.

Don’t buy a 2026 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 2026 Toyota GR86

Of the four inputs behind this score, the 2026 Toyota GR86 does best on recall impact (100/100) and worst on repair costs (80/100). 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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