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2022 Toyota Gr86

Solid pick. The public record on this car is clean for its age. Inspect it, then negotiate with confidence.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

21 owner complaints · 1 recalls · data verified July 11, 2026 · source: NHTSA

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Why buy?

Engine problems dominate (62% of complaints).

Very few owner complaints for its age and sales volume.

Complaint reports have faded. Early issues appear resolved or aged out.

The math, shown

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Complaint volume (40%)94
Severity (30%)78
Recall load (20%)97
Trend (10%)100

Complaints filed per year

Fading = early teething worked out. Climbing = problems aging in.

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The road ahead

What breaks on a 2022 Toyota Gr86, plotted where owners report it happening.

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Also reported (mileage varies): Engine (13) · Lights (5)

Mileage medians come from owners who mentioned an odometer reading in their NHTSA complaint, a rough guide, not a schedule.

Engine

62%

13 complaints · 2 in the last 2 years

The engine on my GR86 failed when I was accelerating onto a freeway. This has been confirmed by the dealership and the car is in need of a short or long block repair. …

Lights

24%

5 complaints

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. t…

Transmission & drivetrain

5%

1 complaints · 1 in the last 2 years

The engine on my GR86 failed when I was accelerating onto a freeway. This has been confirmed by the dealership and the car is in need of a short or long block repair. …

Tires

5%

1 complaints

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 P…

Recalls (1)

Safety recall repairs are free at the brand’s franchised dealers. Before buying, run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and make the seller show the work was done.

Exterior Lighting · 23V609000

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 BRZ and Toyota GR86 vehicles. The rear turn signals may intermittently become inoperative.

Risk: Inoperative rear turn signals may not notify other drivers of a turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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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What owners say

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The fine print: this verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the 2022 Toyota Gr86 as a model, not for any individual car. A well-maintained example of an “Avoid” can outlast a neglected “Buy”. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.