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Toyota Supra problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every Supra from 1990 to 2025: 67 owner complaints and 19 recalls across 13 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2021 (20), 2020 (16), 1994 (7). Best fuel economy: 19 mpg combined (1998).

Toyota Supra
Photo: Calreyn88 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Electrical14
Engine9
Other / unknown8
Brakes8
Steering7
Airbags5
Suspension5
Engine & cooling5

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
19900418
19910618
19930219
19940719
19950119
19971119
19981119
2020816–
2021520–
202221–
202325–
202401–
202502–

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Toyota Supra?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2021 (20), 2020 (16), 1994 (7).

How many recalls has the Toyota Supra had?

Across 1990–2025, NHTSA lists 19 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).