2017–2020 · 4 model years · 4 recalls

Toyota 86 problems by year

We don't rate the Toyota 86 yet, because we don't have its sales figures. The 2019 has the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (16). Owners complain most about engine & cooling. Popular years get more complaints, so treat these counts as a guide to what goes wrong, not a ranking.

Most common problems

Engine & cooling5
Driver-assist & stability3
Airbags & seat belts2
Brakes1
Steering1
Wheels & tires1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, all years 2017–2020.

Every Toyota 86 year at a glance

Model yearReliabilityComplaintsRecallsBest mpg
2020 86Not rated yet2027
2019 86Not rated yet16127
2018 86Not rated yet2127
2017 86Not rated yet3227

Reliability compares each year with similar cars from 2015 to 2024, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold. Complaint counts on their own aren't a score: popular cars get more of them.

Questions people ask

What are the most common Toyota 86 problems?

Owners complain most about engine & cooling, driver-assist & stability, airbags & seat belts.

Which Toyota 86 year has the most recalls?

The 2017, with 2 recalls on record with NHTSA.