Toyota Supra: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Toyota Supra across 7 model years: 0 owner complaints and 174 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3 L · petrol · 6 cyl 1986–1998
- 3 L · petrol · turbo · 6 cyl 1987–1998
- automatic, 4-speed 1986–1998
- manual, 5-speed 1986–1997
- manual, 6-speed 1993–1998
Drive: RWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 126 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 67 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 67 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Communication | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Tires | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 1 |
What to check before buying
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Wheels. Wheel runout, cracks, signs of a wheel strike.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Some 2020 – 2026 model year Supra vehicles may exhibit OBD-related DTC codes that can't be cleared during…
- 2026 model year Toyota vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retainers to secure the floor mat…
- During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce…
- A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and service life
- Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to maintain vehicle condition
- OBSOLETE NOTICE February 12, 2026
- A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and service life
- OBSOLETE NOTICE February 6, 2026
- During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce…
- OBSOLETE NOTICE February 03, 2026
- 2026 model year Toyota vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retainers to secure the floor mat…
- OBSOLETE NOTICE January 30, 2026
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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.