Last updated: 2026-10-10
Toyota Supra Reliability by Year
Toyota Supra owner complaints center on steering, oil pressure, and electrical faults in 2020 and 2021. See which years hold up before you buy.
Toyota Supra Reliability Overview
Reliability is good overall and close to average among sedans on the site, with an estimated repair cost of $526 a year. The 2020 and 2021 model years draw the most complaints, led by sudden power steering loss, oil pressure trouble, and electrical faults. The 2024 model year is the better buy, with no recalls and a single complaint.
Current generation: 5th gen (2019–2023).
Best & Worst Toyota Supra Years
Best Toyota Supra Years to Buy
Based on reliability index score2024 has no recalls and one owner complaint, about the parking brake. The 2020 and 2021 years bring steering failures, oil trouble, and recall repairs that owners could not get done. Our pick comes from years on the road at least two years, so its low count carries more weight than the newest years.
Toyota Supra Years to Avoid
Steering, engine, and electrical complaints are tied at three each, and federal recall records show 8 recalls. Power steering can fail suddenly at highway speed and force a tow. Owners also describe a cracked oil pump part on the B58TU engine and an instrument cluster that goes dark while driving.
Toyota Supra Reliability Score Trend
Toyota Supra reliability has improved in recent years, with newer models scoring an average of 75/100 compared to 65/100 for older years.
Scores 0–100. Higher is better.
| Year | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 63/100 | Good |
| 2021 | 64/100 | Good |
| 2022 | 68/100 | Good |
| 2023 | 69/100 | Good |
| 2024 | 73/100 | Good |
| 2025 | 78/100 | Good |
| 2026 | 78/100 | Good |
Year-by-Year Reliability
2026 Toyota Supra
0 recalls · 0 complaints
Rates good with no complaints or recalls so far, but the short time on the road means that clean record is still thin.
2025 Toyota Supra
0 recalls · 0 complaints
Best-rated of the seven scored Supra years, with no complaints and no recalls on file, ahead of the 2024 and about level with the 2026.
2024 Toyota Supra
0 recalls · 1 complaints
Good standing with no recalls and one complaint, a cleaner record than 2023 though 2025 shows none of either.
2023 Toyota Supra
2 recalls · 5 complaints
Final fifth-generation year, rated good and mid-pack among Supra years, with manual-transmission reports of the parking brake releasing by itself and two recalls.
2022 Toyota Supra
2 recalls · 1 complaints
Middle of the pack among Supra years, with far fewer complaints than 2021 but two electrical recalls, one of them a fire risk.
2021 Toyota Supra
5 recalls · 19 complaints
Rates good but sits among the weaker Supra years, with electrical recall delays and early oil consumption standing out in owner complaints.
2020 Toyota Supra
8 recalls · 15 complaints
Weakest of the seven scored Supra years, with eight recalls and complaints led by sudden power steering failure at highway speed.
Found Your Toyota Supra? Check Its History
Parking brake (1) problems come up most in Toyota Supra owner complaints, and 17 recalls cover the years we track. A VIN check shows whether the car you found had its recall work done, plus accident and title history.
- Accidents
- Open Recalls
- Title History
- Odometer Rollback
Toyota Supra Repair Costs
Reliability Rating
3/5
Annual Repair Cost
$526
Repair Frequency
0.3/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best year for the Toyota Supra?
- The 2024 model year is our pick. It has no recalls and only one owner complaint, about the parking brake. It has also been on the road long enough for complaints to show up. The 2025 and 2026 years look clean but are too new to call best.
- Is the Toyota Supra reliable?
- Yes, overall standing is good, and it sits close to average among sedans on the site. Reliability depends on the year, though. The 2020 and 2021 cars show far more complaints and recalls than later ones, so the model year you pick matters.
- What are the most common Toyota Supra problems?
- Electrical faults lead with 10 complaints, followed by engine problems at 7. Steering and service brakes each have 5. The reports are specific: a dark instrument cluster, a rear hatch that will not open, lost oil pressure, and braking assist that fades.
- How much does it cost to repair a Toyota Supra?
- Independent repair-cost data puts the estimated annual repair cost at $526. That is an average, not a quote. A cracked oil pump part or a failed power steering motor, as owners describe, would be a larger single bill.
- Are there serious safety complaints about the Toyota Supra?
- Yes, a few. Owners describe power steering failing at highway speed and brake assist dropping while slowing for traffic. One steering report and one brake report involve crashes. These complaints cluster in 2020 and 2021 cars.
How we score the Toyota Supra
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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