Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2019.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 86 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 86 | 10 | 1 |
| 2018 86 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 86 | 2 | 2 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Engine5
- Unknown or other3
- Fuel/propulsion system3
- Structure2
- Wheels1
- Vehicle speed control1
- Suspension1
- Steering1
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 15 86 vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 11 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.
| Model year | Vehicles in fatal crashes | Deaths in the vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7 | 6 |
| 2019 | 4 | 3 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 | 2 |
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 4 model-year variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2020 Toyota 86 2 DR RWD | — | 7.1 % |
| 2019 | 2019 Toyota 86 2 DR RWD | — | 7.1 % |
| 2018 | 2018 Toyota 86 2 DR RWD | — | 7.1 % |
| 2017 | 2017 Toyota 86 2 DR RWD | — | 7.1 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 4 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 8.7 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 86 · Minicompact · Premium gasoline | 9.9 | 7.3 | 8.7 |
| 2019 | 86 · Minicompact · Premium gasoline | 9.9 | 7.3 | 8.7 |
| 2018 | 86 · Minicompact · Premium gasoline | 9.9 | 7.3 | 8.7 |
| 2017 | 86 · Minicompact · Premium gasoline | 9.9 | 7.3 | 8.7 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
3,228 86 cars are on the New Zealand register; 80% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2022 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 2021 | 17 | 4 | 13 |
| 2020 | 22 | 11 | 11 |
| 2019 | 36 | 11 | 25 |
| 2018 | 54 | 25 | 29 |
| 2017 | 113 | 47 | 64 |
| 2016 | 140 | 42 | 93 |
| 2015 | 303 | 49 | 250 |
| 2014 | 417 | 81 | 334 |
| 2013 | 800 | 203 | 579 |
| 2012 | 1,297 | 133 | 1,143 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
387 86 cars are on Dutch roads; 65% arrived later as imports, and 65 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 21 | €45,360 |
| 2014 | 56 | €43,354 |
| 2013 | 127 | €43,923 |
| 2012 | 183 | €41,689 |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
In Finland
117 86 cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 100% petrol, 0% diesel. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 | 111,000 km |
| 2013 | 53 | 130,000 km |
| 2012 | 59 | 126,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
New registrations in Europe
6,373 new Toyota 86 cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2012 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Spain (1).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 119 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 11 | 191 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 369 | 191 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 294 | 191 (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 1,204 | 191 (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 494 | 174 (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 530 | — |
| 2015 | 342 | — |
| 2014 | 570 | — |
| 2013 | 1,251 | — |
| 2012 | 1,307 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Recalls
3 campaigns cover the 86.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.
Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2017 Toyota 86 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2016 through August 11, 2016 equipped with an automatic transmission and ignition key. Vehicles with a push-to-start button or manual transmission are not affected. In the affected vehicles, it may be possible to remove the ignition key without the transmission being in the "Park" position. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
NHTSA recalls