2022 Toyota GR86Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 21 owner complaints about the 2022 Toyota GR86, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 23V-609 the manufacturer reports only 61% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 19, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2022 Toyota GR86 has problems

21 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine131
Exterior lighting50
Electrical system10
Power train10
Tires11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2022 Toyota GR86 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

61%repaired · 2025 Q4

Exterior lighting: turn signal

Recall 23V-609 · Aug 31, 2023 · 8,915 vehicles · 5,397 repaired

Risk. Inoperative rear turn signals may not notify other drivers of a turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.

Best & worst years

2022 vs. every other GR86 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the GR86 median. How we score

'22'23'24'25
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2022 Toyota GR86 safety ratings

2022 Toyota GR86 2 DR RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Optional
  • Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words

What GR86 owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

COMPONENT/SYSTEM FAILURE: Engine - Catastrophic engine failure due to oil starvation on August 4, 2025. FA24 engine consumed excessive oil without triggering oil pressure warning light or low oil level indicator. Oil was changed at 500 miles after purchase and topped off on July 12, 2025. Engine…
Complaint 11688386 · Sep 19, 2025
The engine on my GR86 failed when I was accelerating onto a freeway. This has been confirmed by the dealership and the car is in need of a short or long block repair. The vehicle has just over 9000 miles on it and the manufacturer and the dealership are refusing to cover this under warranty. Gasket…
Complaint 11623410 · Nov 4, 2024
1. On [XXX] exactly 1 year after purchasing a 2022 Toyota GR 86 from Toyota of Catonsville the Vehicle's engine failed. Shortly before the failure, the oil light came on, indicating a potential issue with oil circulation. 2. The engine then failed catastrophically, leaving a hole in the engine…
Complaint 11567491 · Jan 24, 2024

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