The most-reported GR86 run is JF1ZNBF15N8 (2022 builds) with 3 complaints, 2.3× the typical run. Engine problems make up 49% of reports; NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for GR86 model years 2022–2024.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Toyota GR86 has 35 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 23% of every GR86 complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JF1ZNBF15N8•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| JF1ZNBE10N9•••••• | 2022 | — | 1 | |
| JF1ZNBE16N9•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| JF1ZNBB17N9•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| JF1ZNBB10N9•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| JF1ZNBE15P9•••••• | 2023 | — | — | |
| JF1ZNBC16P8•••••• | 2023 | — | — | |
| JF1ZNBB10P9•••••• | 2023 | — | — | |
| JF1ZNBE19N9•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| JF1ZNBE11S8•••••• | 2025 | — | — | |
| JF1ZNBF13P8•••••• | 2023 | — | — | |
| JF1ZNBE17N9•••••• | 2022 | — | — |
Each of the other 23 GR86 runs has 1 complaint or fewer. ForCar has checked 48 GR86 VINs so far, most often 2023, 2025, 2024 builds; 6 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 3 | — | |
| 2024 | 3 | 3 | — | |
| 2023 | 19 | 15 | — | |
| 2022 | 21 | 14 | 1 |
Heaviest year here is 2022 at 1.5 complaints per run; lightest is 2024 at 1. The 2025 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 49% of everything Toyota GR86 owners report: Engine, 25 of 47 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | — | 1 | |
| Fuel/propulsion System | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting | — | — | |
| Unknown Or Other | — | — | |
| Power Train | — | — | |
| Electrical System | — | — | |
| Tires | 1 | — | |
| Air Bags | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 2 recall campaigns on the Toyota GR86; the 2 below cover build years 2022 to 2024. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 24V548000 | Equipment:other:labels | 2023–2024 |
| 23V609000 | Exterior Lighting:turn Signal | 2022 |
24V548000 was opened in 2024 on cars built from 2023: 1 year on the road before the recall.
The GR86 against its rivals
The GR86 draws 1.3 complaints per production run; the Subaru BRZ 1.5. That is the lowest rate of the 2.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota GR86 | 47 | 35 | 2.1% | |
| Subaru BRZ | 95 | 64 | 2.1% |
How serious were they
Of the 47 reports on the Toyota GR86, 2.1% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.
| Outcome | Toyota GR86 | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 47 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 1 (2.1%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 1 (2.1%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 64% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Toyota GR86 share of that is 47 complaints over 35 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Toyota GR86 VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 47 NHTSA complaints from 35 GR86 runs and 2 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which GR86 production run has the most complaints?
JF1ZNBF15N8, a 2022 build, with 3 complaints. The typical GR86 run has 1.3.
Which GR86 years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2022 is heaviest at 1.5 complaints per run and 2024 lightest at 1.
Does the GR86 get more complaints than the Subaru BRZ?
No: 1.3 complaints per production run for the GR86 against 1.5 for the Subaru BRZ.
How many GR86 complaints involve a crash?
2.1% of 47 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 1 involved a fire.
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