2022 Toyota Gr86 problems
The Toyota 86 and the Subaru BRZ are 2+2 sports cars jointly developed by Toyota and Subaru, manufactured at Subaru's Gunma assembly plant.
The 2+2 fastback coupé has a naturally-aspirated boxer engine, front-engined, rear-wheel-drive configuration, 53/47 front/rear weight balance and low centre of gravity; it was inspired by Toyota's earlier AE86, a small, light, front-engine/rear-drive Corolla variant widely popular for Showroom Stock, Group A, Group N, Rally, Club and drift racing.
For the first-generation model, Toyota marketed the sports car as the 86 in Asia, Australia, North America (from August 2016), South Africa, and South America; as the Toyota GT86 in Europe; as the 86 and GT86 in New Zealand; as the Toyota FT86 in Brunei, Nicaragua and Jamaica and as the Scion FR-S (2012–2016) in the United States and Canada.
The second-generation model is marketed by Toyota as the GR86 as part of the Gazoo Racing family.
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Common 2022 Toyota Gr86 problems
The Toyota GR86, introduced in 2022, has been reported to have engine issues that have concerned potential buyers. These concerns stem from instances of engine failure, both in the US and Australia, and potential design flaws in the Subaru-built engine.
One of the most significant issues reported is a catastrophic engine failure, which can occur even in cars with low mileage. For instance, a 2022 GR86 with only 5,010 miles spun a bearing, resulting in a complete engine failure. The owner of this vehicle had purchased an extended warranty and maintenance plan, but Toyota refused to cover the failure under warranty, quoting $27,500 for an out-of-pocket motor replacement. This specific case highlights the potential financial risk associated with the GR86's engine issues.
Another concern is the potential for oil pressure drops during high-speed right-hand turns and elevation changes. This issue was discovered during testing conducted by a software engineer named Brian Armstrong, who found that the oil pressure frequently dropped into the 20s during these conditions. Armstrong believes these pressure drops are significant enough to cause bearing damage, even if not an immediate failure. This problem could potentially affect the engine's longevity and reliability, especially for those who plan to use the GR86 for track or auto-cross events.
Excessive gasket sealant, or room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) silicone, has also been identified as a potential issue in the GR86's engine. This sealant can potentially block the oil pickup tube, leading to engine failure. While this problem has been documented, it is considered a separate issue from the oil pressure drops mentioned earlier.
Toyota's response to these engine issues has been inconsistent. In some cases, the company has agreed to warranty engine failures, while in others, it has refused to do so. This inconsistency can make it difficult for potential buyers to know what to expect if they experience engine issues with their GR86.
In summary, the Toyota GR86 has been reported to have engine issues, including catastrophic failures, oil pressure drops during high-speed turns and elevation changes, and problems related to excessive gasket sealant. These issues have led to concerns about the car's reliability and potential financial risks for owners. Toyota's inconsistent response to these problems further complicates the situation for potential buyers.
Does GR86 have engine problems?
Shockingly, reports of engine failure in the GR86 are not that uncommon, and there are plenty of long forum threads about it. One forum is maintaining a spreadsheet of all such reported cases of engine failure caused by RTV sealant falling into the oil strainer.
Are Toyota GR86 reliable?
Quality and Reliability 76.0/100
The 2024 Toyota GR86 has a predicted reliability score of 76 out of 100. A J.D. Power predicted reliability score of 91-100 is considered the Best, 81-90 is Great, 70-80 is Average and 0-69 is Fair and considered below average.
What is the most common problem with the Toyota 86?
What are the most common problems with a used Toyota GT86 coupe?
- Lumpy idle. The boxer engine isn't the smoothest around, but some owners have complained about a lumpy idle. ...
- Engine valve spring. ...
- Loss of power steering assistance.
Why are GR86 blowing up?
It's suspected by many owners that excessive RTV, a sealant used to assemble the car's FA24D, falls into the motor's lubrication system and starves the engine of oil, which causes catastrophic failure.
Does GR86 have engine problems?
Shockingly, reports of engine failure in the GR86 are not that uncommon, and there are plenty of long forum threads about it. One forum is maintaining a spreadsheet of all such reported cases of engine failure caused by RTV sealant falling into the oil strainer.
What is the common problem with the Toyota 86?
Lumpy idle. The boxer engine isn't the smoothest around, but some owners have complained about a lumpy idle. If you take the car to your Toyota dealer, they should be able to fix it with a software update, or as part of the car's annual service.
Are Toyota GR86 reliable?
Quality and Reliability 76.0/100
The 2024 Toyota GR86 has a predicted reliability score of 76 out of 100. A J.D. Power predicted reliability score of 91-100 is considered the Best, 81-90 is Great, 70-80 is Average and 0-69 is Fair and considered below average.
Why are GR86 blowing up?
It's suspected by many owners that excessive RTV, a sealant used to assemble the car's FA24D, falls into the motor's lubrication system and starves the engine of oil, which causes catastrophic failure.
2022 Toyota Gr86 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Toyota Gr86 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Engine problems
- Exterior lighting problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Tires problems
- Electrical system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2022 Toyota Gr86 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
2022 Toyota Gr86 complaints
The NHTSA has received 19 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2022 Toyota Gr86.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-03-22
- VIN: JF1ZNBB16N9
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: 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 casing. 3. This engine failure is consistent with numerous other documented failures in the same year and model of the Vehicle, which have been found to have defects affecting the engine's ability to circulate oil properly. 4. After charging the owner for an engine breakdown and diagnosis, Heritage Toyota of Catonsville provided a document that states that the damage was consistent with high vehicle speeds and high engine speeds and a data report showing an instance of the car operated at high vehicle speed and high engine speed. However, Heritage Toyota refused to provide detailed information and data derived from the diagnosis and failed to provide any statement regarding the cause of the breakdown or warranty inapplicability. 5. In response to the Plaintiff's request for warranty coverage, Heritage Toyota provided a written statement stating that the engine repair would not be covered by the multiple warranties purchased with the Vehicle. Heritage Toyota provided repair option estimates for $22,000 and $33,000. When a tow truck was sent to pick up the car, Heritage Toyota delivered the car to the tow truck driver without the motor and provided numerous loose parts for towing with the body of the car. The car was not towed and was left at the dealer. We believe that Toyota sold us a defective automobile, in violation of three separate statutes: (1) the Maryland Automotive Warranty Enforcement Act; (2) the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Improvement Act; and (3) the Maryland Consumer Protection Act. We also believe that Heritage Toyota violated the law when they did not provide the information obtained from the diagnostic engine breakdown that was paid for by the owner. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-01
- VIN: JF1ZNBF17N8
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: The dome light on the driver side has failed. This is not due to a dead bulb, but instead the circuit area seems to die if the car sits in the sun. This has been confirmed by a dealer but I haven't yet scheduled an appointment to replace the electrical parts. There were no safety warnings.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-28
- VIN: JF1ZNBE11N9
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2022 Toyota GR86. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine blew. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the silicone and oil had clogged the line. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 32, 000.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-18
- VIN: JF1ZNBE19N9
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: When the rear of my vehicle is directly facing the sun slightly after sunrise or before sunset (when the angle of the sun is low), my rear turn signals fail to function properly. When this happens, the turn signals hyperflash on the dash, and in the front of the vehicle. However the main concern is that the rear turn signals do not illumate at all when these conditions occur. Zero illumination comes from the rear turn signal, which may result in an accident or citation. Only when a shadow is cast upon the affected turn signal will it begin to blink normally again. Toyota had not recalled this issue, however Subaru of Canada has. (Subaru and Toyota make this car together). The issue has not been able to be reproduced by the dealer so they won't address it. However I've been able to reproduce it once on video under the specific conditions mentioned above. It won't let me upload a video, but please reach out to me and I'd be happy to provide.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-29
- VIN: JF1ZNBC17N8
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: Turn signal issue, lights are hyper blinking when direct sunlight is shining on the back of the vehicle. Happens every single time sun is on the rear of the vehicle. turn signals don't work while sun is at rear of vehicle
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-07-01
- VIN: JF1ZNBB1XN9
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: When the sun is facing the rear of the car, the rear turn signals do not activate, and the turn signals flash rapidly. It is exactly what happens in this youtube video: https://youtu.be/dHwMCdlJfYQ This is a danger, because my car will not properly signal when I change lanes or take a turn. I have taken my car to Toyota multiple times now and they have been unable to properly fix my turn signal and will not diagnose it any further. https://www.gr86.org/threads/fast-blinker-caused-by-low-sun.4733/post-96056 This behavior by the dealer and the manufacturer is irresponsible and dangerous. This issue needs to be resolved at the federal level to ensure the safety of myself and others on the road.
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-02-04
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JF1ZNBF13N8
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: My daughters were involved in a highway accident on 2-4-2023 when their rear passenger tire came apart. The vehicle is a 2022 Toyota gr86 premium, came with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tire, was purchased new in August 2022 and had 3008 miles on the odometer just after the accident.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-02-06
- VIN: JF1ZNBB10N9
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: There are multiple incidents and confirmed by many different owners across the nation. Toyota GR86 / Subaru BRZ when there is strong sunlight direct towards the taillights, the turn signals (rear) will not operate and hyperflash at the front signal lights This is a safety hazard, and couple owners had been ticketed because of the lights being defect. Dealerships network had been ignoring this as they won't be replicate the sun in the taillight situation.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-11-25
- VIN: JF1ZNBC18N8
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Engine failure due to the manufacture applying too much silicone that restricted oil flow.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-10-20
- VIN: JF1ZNBB10N9
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: As owner of 2022 GR86, I read about RTV issue where the manufacturer put too much RTV on oil pan. It would stick out excessively inside the oil pan and it would break off to block engine oil tube filter. It would cause engine to run dry once blocked and cause engine failure. I went to dealer for oil change and they showed me pictures of other GR86 that dropped the pan and it was clogged completely. So in order to prevent engine failure, I asked them to drop my pan as well and they sent me pictures of RTV on the oil pickup tube as well as the excess RTV inside the oil pan that would potentially clog the tube in the future.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-09-30
- VIN: JF1ZNBB17N9
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: These gr86’s are so commonly known for having excessive rtv sealant in the engine with the oil intake tubes becoming blocked up. I contacted Toyota about a solution, but there’s nothing. No recall. Everything is case by case. And if you track your car with the included track day when you buy the car the warranty can become null and void.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-31
- VIN: JF1ZNBB17N9
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Engine knocking due to oil deprivation. Have heard and read articles of RTV being the culprit as it clogs the oil pick up. Although the dealership hasn’t exactly told me what caused oil deprivation on my car.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-07
- VIN: JF1ZNBF15N8
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: There seems to be silicone excess in the oil , seen other vehicles result in engine problems due to oil starvation
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-02
- VIN: JF1ZNBF15N8
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Unknown/ seems to be to much RTV used on the oil pan when the car was being built there are multiple reported cases of this and the excess RTV is coming loose and falling in the oil pan which then is being sucked up through the pick up tube and causing oil starvation
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-06
- VIN: JF1ZNBE17N9
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Due to recent events and issues , I have found excess silicone stuck in my oil pan filler tube . I have also found residue of silicone in my engine dipstick. I am afraid this will cause oil starvation as it has happened to owners already. I am afraid for the safety of me and my passengers in the vehicle .
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-05
- VIN: JF1ZNBE16N9
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: There are excess RTV silicone that can be seen from engine oil dip stick. Sign of having excess RTV that can cause damage to the enginer. Same issue happened to one of the GR86 enthusiast group member having excess RTV got mixed with the engine oil and it got stuck through the oil pick up strainer that cause to clogged and oil starvation and damage to the engine.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-02
- VIN: JF1ZNBE10N9
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: My 2022 Toyota GR86 along with many other GR86 owners on a national GR86 owners group I am apart of on FB are experiencing problems with the RTV silicone gasket that seats between the oil pan and the engine. It is breaking off and clogging the oil mesh net and the pump. causing the engine to starve for oil resulting in complete engine failure. And in the case of one 86 in California the engine blew up and caught fire. There is another case that has gotten a lot of attention on social media, where the owner was using it on the track which was an authorized Toyota track day. In which the owner purchased from Toyota when he bought his car. the engine oil pump was blocked by RTV break off. Blocked the pump, starved the engine and it blew up and failed. Many owners have been recently encountering these issues. but with various end results. But the cause remains the same. I am asking you guys at NHTSA to issue a recall notice to Toyota for this issue.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-07-18
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Fire: 1
- VIN: JF1ZNBE10N9
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owned a 2022 Toyota GR86. The contact was at a complete stop when the vehicle exploded into flames. The contact was able to exit the vehicle safely before the vehicle was completed destroyed. The fire department arrived on the scene and extinguished the fire. The police arrived on the scene and filed a report. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, then towed to a body shop for investigation. There was no medical treatment on the scene. The contact experienced smoke inhalation and reported to the emergency the following day. There were blood tests done for the contact at the emergency. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 6700.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-03-23
- VIN: JF1ZNBF15N8
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: My blinker will randomly stop working. I left it at the dealership for a week, and they don't know how to fix it. I have 1,000 miles on the car. The issue appeared shortly after 200 miles.
2022 Toyota Gr86 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 2022 Toyota Gr86.
- Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
- Summary: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 BRZ and Toyota GR86 vehicles. The rear turn signals may intermittently become inoperative.
- Consequence: Inoperative rear turn signals may not notify other drivers of a turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will replace both rear combination lamp assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Subaru owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Subaru's number for this recall is WRM-23.
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Are you having problems with your 2022 Toyota Gr86?
Arjun Orn 2024-06-15
I love driving this car for its great handling, but I find the road noise to be quite annoying. Even when I blast the radio, it doesn't seem to cover up the noise.