Toyota Supra reliability: common problems by model year
Across 2 model years, the Toyota Supra has 16 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 10 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and electrical system. 2020 drew the most complaints (15), 2022 the fewest (1).
2
Model years tracked
16
Owner complaints
10
Recalls
15
Median per year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for Toyota Supra vehicles (US, public record). Typical used asking price $63,606–$70,988.
Which Supra years have the most problems?
Complaint volume by model year. Raw NHTSA totals, not adjusted for sales volume or time on the road, so older and higher-selling years accumulate more. Every year links to its full breakdown.
Mixed to positive sentiment, characterized by a significant divide between initial enthusiast skepticism and subsequent owner satisfaction. The vehicle is widely recognized as a high-performance sports car with a BMW-sourced powertrain, leading to polarized vi
BMW origins and identity controversy: debates over the car not being a "true" Toyota/JDM sports car, perceived lack of authenticity. Frequency: very frequent.
2021 Model Year specific problems: mentioned issues with oil consumption and oil pump, leading some owners to recommend avoiding this model year. Frequency: recurrent.
Trunk latch failure: an isolated but annoyingly expensive repair mentioned by one owner. Frequency: isolated.
Manual transmission trade-offs: noted to have worse fuel economy than the automatic and a gearbox feel that is "nothing to write home about." Frequency: recurrent.
Potential high maintenance costs: associated with its BMW engineering, contrasted with the typical expectation of Toyota reliability. Frequency: recurrent.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Supra. Individual model years are broken down above.