AI Damage2022 Toyota GR86: common problems
Owners of the 2022 Toyota GR86 filed 21 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and exterior lighting. The maker issued 21 service bulletins for this year. We found 6 repair videos on YouTube. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 21
- involving a crash
- 1
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 21
- YouTube repair videos
- 6
What fails most often
- 1 Engine 62% of all complaints
- 2 Exterior lighting 24% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 5% of all complaints
- 4 Powertrain 5% of all complaints
- 5 Tires 5% of all complaints
- Engine: 13 complaints (62% of all).
- Exterior lighting: 5 complaints (24% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (5% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 9.
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (5% of all).
- Tires: 1 complaints (5% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 21 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 9 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Communication | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 3 | 0 | 6 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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.
COMPONENT/SYSTEM FAILURE: Engine - Catastrophic engine failure due to oil starvation on August 4, 2025. FA24 engine consumed excessive oil without triggering oil pressure warning light or low oil level indicator. Oil was changed at 500 miles after purchase and topped off on July 12, 2025.
Gasket material was found in the oil intake tube and this has been a documented problem on the Internet which has caused many engine failures. This is a safety issue as the car is now inoperable. Had this happened in traffic this could’ve caused a car accident.
On [XXX] exactly 1 year after purchasing a 2022 Toyota GR 86 from [dealer] 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.
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.
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.
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.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 1,228 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 42% least complained about).
On average one model year of the GR86 has 8 complaints (6 years in the data). This year has 21, above average.
What to check before buying
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 23TD03 DATA COMMUNICATION MODULE (DCM) REPROGRAM CERTAIN 2022-2023 MODEL YEAR…
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 23TD03 DATA COMMUNICATION MODULE (DCM) REPROGRAM CERTAIN 2022-2023 MODEL YEAR GR86 23TD03 Expired on February 28, 2026
- Customer Nenotification Certain 2022 - 2023 Model Year GR86 Data Communication Module (DCM) Reprogram…
Customer Nenotification Certain 2022 - 2023 Model Year GR86 Data Communication Module (DCM) Reprogram Limited Service Campaign 23TD03
- Due to a clerical error, some fuel economy estimates stated in the Window Sticker (also known as the…
Due to a clerical error, some fuel economy estimates stated in the Window Sticker (also known as the Monroney label) of affected vehicles were mistakenly overstated by 1 mile per gallon. For a portion of the affected…
- To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used…
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…
- This is to advise of various price adjustments that will affect Toyota Genuine Motor Oil and Long Life…
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)…
- TI
22TD03 Expired on April 30, 2023 TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 22TD03 Data Communication Module (DCM) Activation CERTAIN 2022 MODEL YEAR GR86
- 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…
- Update_Notification_Email_GR86
- 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…
- TI
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 23TD03 DATA COMMUNICATION MODULE (DCM) REPROGRAM CERTAIN 2022-2023 MODEL YEAR GR86
- 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…
- 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…
NHTSA lists 21 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
- REBUILDING A WRECKED 2022 TOYOTA GR86! *HIDDEN DAMAGE FOUND!?* (Copart Rebuild!)
- REBUILDING A CRASHED 2022 TOYOTA GR86! *MORE PARTS ARRIVED! *(Copart Rebuild!)
- I Bought TWO 2022 WRECKED Toyota GR86’s From Copart And I Am Going To Rebuild Them!
- REBUILDING A WRECKED 2022 TOYOTA GR86! (CRASHED GR86 COPART REBUILD! * NEW PARTS ARRIVED!*
- REBUILDING A WRECKED 2022 TOYOTA GR86! *PARTS ARRIVE FROM DEALER!* (Copart Rebuild!)
- REBUILDING TWO 2022 TOYOTA GR86! (FINALLY COMPLETE!) *Copart Rebuild!
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Toyota GR86?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine, exterior lighting, electrical system. Total complaints: 21. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: engine failure or replacement (33%), warning lights, check engine (14%), knocking, grinding or other noise (10%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2022 Toyota GR86?
NHTSA lists 21 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2022 Toyota GR86 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.