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Toyota Supra VIN Check

NHTSA holds 84 owner complaints on the Toyota Supra from 63 production runs; the worst run has 4, the typical one 1.3.

NHTSA complaint records · 84 complaints · 63 runs · 1982–2025 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported Supra run is WZ1DB0C03MW (2021 builds) with 4 complaints, 3.1× the typical run. Engine and engine cooling problems make up 18% of reports; 2020 is the worst model year at 2 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns for Supra model years 1983–2023.

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 Supra has 63 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 20% of every Supra complaint on file.

FIG.01·Toyota Supra — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
WZ1DB0C03MW••••••20214——
WZ1DB4C01LW••••••202041—
WZ1DB4C02LW••••••202031—
WZ1DB0C00MW••••••20213——
WZ1DB0C09MW••••••202131—
JT2MA71N2M0••••••19913——
WZ1DB0C05MW••••••20212——
JT2MA67L8D0••••••19832——
WZ1DB4C03LW••••••20202——
WZ1DB4C0XLW••••••20202——
WZ1DB4C00LW••••••202021—
JT2MA71J2J0••••••19882——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 51 Supra runs has 2 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 50 Supra VINs so far, most often 2026, 2021, 2022 builds; 4 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. On the Toyota Supra the gap between build years is 2×: a 2020 car draws 2 complaints per run, a 1987 one 1.

FIG.02·Toyota Supra — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
2023155—
20211.720121
202021683
19941331
19901443
1989177—
19881.354—
1987144—
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2020 at 2 complaints per run; lightest is 1987 at 1. The 2023 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 18% of everything Toyota Supra owners report: Engine And Engine Cooling, 14 of 84 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Toyota Supra — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Engine And Engine Cooling14——
Electrical System14——
Unknown Or Other10—1
Service Brakes101—
Engine9——
Structure71—
Steering71—
Vehicle Speed Control52—
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 14 recall campaigns on the Toyota Supra; the 6 below cover build years 1983 to 2023. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Toyota Supra — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
26V056000Electrical System:starter Assembly2021–2023
25V636000Electrical System:starter Assembly:relay2020–2022
21V598000Engine2020–2021
20V700000Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly2020–2021
20V033000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module1997–1998
84V108000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine1983–1984
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

26V056000 was opened in 2026 on cars built from 2021: 5 years on the road before the recall.

How serious were they

Of the 84 reports on the Toyota Supra, 10.7% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.

FIG.06·Toyota Supra — complaint severity
OutcomeToyota SupraAll vehicles
Complaints filed841,115,966
Involved a crash9 (10.7%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire1 (1.2%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported958,013
Deaths reported12,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 84% above 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 Supra share of that is 84 complaints over 63 runs, 0.01% of everything on record.

Everything on the Toyota Supra
Recalls35 campaignsFuel economy28 mpg bestReliability3.5/5Common problems109 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsCargo space14 cu ftUsed prices120 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car1981–2026

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Toyota Supra VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 84 NHTSA complaints from 63 Supra runs and 14 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which Supra production run has the most complaints?

WZ1DB0C03MW, a 2021 build, with 4 complaints. The typical Supra run has 1.3.

Which Supra years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2020 is heaviest at 2 complaints per run and 1987 lightest at 1.

How many Supra complaints involve a crash?

10.7% of 84 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 1 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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