Last updated: 2026-10-10

Toyota GR86

Toyota GR86 Years to Avoid

5 scored model years (2022–2026) · model average 79/100

No Toyota GR86 year is clearly one to avoid. What changes from year to year is complaint volume, with 2022 collecting the most and later years far fewer. Among years that have been on the road long enough to judge, 2024 is the one to buy.

Verdict

Avoid
No outlier years
Buy
2024 77/100
Model average
79/100
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What Are Common Toyota GR86 Problems?

ENGINE

14 complaints

Most reported in 2022, 2023

2022: Sudden engine failure from oil starvation is the dominant pattern.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

7 complaints

Most reported in 2023, 2025, 2024

2023: Fuel lines in the engine bay rub against nearby parts and wear down.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

4 complaints

Most reported in 2022

2022: Rear turn signals go dark when low sun shines directly on the back of the car, usually just after sunrise or before sunset.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

3 complaints

Most reported in 2022

2022: Blinkers that stop working at random appear here, with one case starting shortly after 200 miles that a dealer could not repair after a week.

Best Toyota GR86 Year to Buy Instead

77
GoodReliability score: 77 out of 100, rated Good

2024 Toyota GR86

2024 has only 3 owner complaints, against 21 for 2022 and 9 for 2023, and just one of them concerns the engine. Its watch item is fuel lines that rub under the hood. 2025 and 2026 look cleaner on paper but have had less time to collect complaints.

Score: 77/100 (Good)1 recalls3 complaints
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VIN History Report

Found a Safe Year? Check the Specific Car

Even the 2024 Toyota GR86 has 1 recall on file. A VIN check confirms the recall work on the exact car and shows its accident, title, and service history.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Toyota GR86 years should I avoid?
None is clearly worse than the model's own average. Every tracked year from 2022 to 2025 is rated good, and 2026 is rated excellent. The 2022 year has the most complaints, so inspect those cars more carefully.
Is the 2022 Toyota GR86 a bad year?
Not bad, but it is the most complained-about year. It has 21 owner complaints, about half of them about the engine, plus one fire report. Check the oil for silicone and ask for service records before you commit to a 2022.
Which Toyota GR86 years have transmission problems?
Transmission is not among the problem areas in the data for any year. Owner reports center on the engine, fuel lines, and exterior lighting. A test drive and a pre-purchase inspection are still sensible on any used performance coupe.
Should I buy a 2025 or 2026 GR86 instead of a 2024?
Both are fine to consider, but the data does not let us favor them. The 2026 has no complaints and the 2025 has few, mostly because they have had less time on the road. The 2024 has a longer record to judge.
Do any Toyota GR86 years have recalls?
Yes. Federal recall records show one recall each for 2022, 2023, and 2024. The 2025 and 2026 model years have none on file. Run the VIN through the federal recall lookup to confirm that any open recall on a specific car was completed.

How we score every Toyota GR86 model year

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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