Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2022 Toyota GR86, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Engine13
- Exterior lighting5
- Unknown or other3
- Power train1
- Electrical system1
- Tires1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 6 2022 GR86 vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 3 people died inside them. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2022 Toyota GR86 failed the safety check 1.25% of the time — 47% more often than the average 2022 passenger car (0.85%). Median odometer at inspection: 9,890 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Registered new in Europe in 2022
645 new Toyota GR86 cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2022; the largest markets were Germany (305), Italy (87), Sweden (66).
- Average mass
- 1,353 kg
- Average CO₂
- 200 g/km (WLTP)
- Average power
- 172 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Petrol 100%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
In the United Kingdom
170 cars built in 2022 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 4 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In New Zealand
36 2022 cars are on the New Zealand register; 78% arrived as used imports, 22% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 1 variant; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Toyota GR86 2 DR RWD | — | 0.0 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Optional
- Lane departure warning
- Optional
- Best overall rating
- —
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 9.7–10.6 L/100 km (about 22–24 mpg US), CO₂ 227–249 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| GR86 · Minicompact · Premium gasoline | 11.2 | 7.8 | 9.7 |
| GR86 · Minicompact · Premium gasoline | 12.0 | 8.9 | 10.6 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for the 2022 Toyota GR86.
| 2023484 31 Aug 2023 | Lights And Instruments Issue: On certain vehicles, the rear turn signals may suddenly turn off if a bright light (such as bright sunlight) shines directly on them. Safety Risk: … |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 BRZ and Toyota GR86 vehicles. The rear turn signals may intermittently become inoperative.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Toyota told its dealers about the 2022 Toyota GR86: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11003647 | To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer. Consequently, the film should remain on the wheel for as long as possible. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. PD017-04. The entire bulletin has been updated. |
| 11003592 | To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer. Consequently, the film should remain on the wheel for as long as possible. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. PD017-04. The entire bulletin has been updated. |
| 10253223 | This is to advise of various price adjustments that will affect Toyota Genuine Motor Oil and Long Life Coolant, effective March 1, 2024. These products are ordered through the Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) website. |
| 10251761 | TI: 22TD03 Expired on April 30, 2023 TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 22TD03 Data Communication Module (DCM) Activation CERTAIN 2022 MODEL YEAR GR86 |
| 10251760 | DP: 22TD03 Expired on April 30, 2023 The subject vehicles are equipped with a DCM (Data Communication Module), a device that provides cellular communication with Toyota Connected Services. The DCM activation was not completed during vehicle delivery. An inactivated DCM will result in Safety Connect, including emergency calling functions and other Connected Services, to be inoperable. |
| 10249311 | Update_Notification_Email_GR86 |
| 10244111 | TT: A very small percentage of customers experience operational difficulties with some telematics features which they cannot resolve on their own. These resources, in conjunction with the Repair Manual, are for dealership personnel to assist those customers with user issues, user errors, and compatibility issues with other vehicle systems and external applications encountered while operating telematics features. Toyota has developed and provided the following Telematics Diagnostic Guide to assist dealer technicians. |
| 10234330 | TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 23TD03 DATA COMMUNICATION MODULE (DCM) REPROGRAM CERTAIN 2022-2023 MODEL YEAR GR86 |
| 10234329 | RL: Due to the programing of the Data Communication Module (DCM), which is a component of the Telematics system, remote functions, such as the remote engine starter, do not operate after approximately 1 year from vehicle production. |
| 10234328 | DP: Due to the programing of the Data Communication Module (DCM), which is a component of the Telematics system, remote functions, such as the remote engine starter, do not operate after approximately 1 year from vehicle production. |
| 10214317 | TSB: Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying our new car customers. Customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing PDS: ?Careful inspection for paint chips/scratches and body dents/dings. ?Proper operation of electrical accessories (including interior light, clock, and radio reset). ?Interior cleanliness. ?Proper function of mechanical systems. Customer retention and proper maintenance of vehicles are and have always been a major focus for Toyota. To help remind customers that regular service is essential to the proper |
| 10214316 | TSB: Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to keep vehicles factory fresh and ready for delivery. The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extended vehicle storage conditions. Long-term storage can affect a vehicle?s systems and components. Any problems that are found should be corrected immediately |
| 10211825 | TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 22TD03 Data Communication Module (DCM) Activation CERTAIN 2022 MODEL YEAR GR86 |
| 10211824 | RL: The subject vehicles are equipped with a DCM (Data Communication Module), a device that provides cellular communication with Toyota Connected Services. The DCM activation was not completed during vehicle delivery. An inactivated DCM will result in Safety Connect, including emergency calling functions and other Connected Services, to be inoperable |
| 10211823 | DP: The subject vehicles are equipped with a DCM (Data Communication Module), a device that provides cellular communication with Toyota Connected Services. The DCM activation was not completed during vehicle delivery. An inactivated DCM will result in Safety Connect, including emergency calling functions and other Connected Services, to be inoperable |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)