A free NHTSA vPIC decode tells you which Toyota GR86 you are looking at. Then check its model year against 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and what owners have reported.
Free decode plus the NHTSA recalls for its model year. 17 characters, no I, O or Q.
Toyota has sold the GR86 in the US since the 2022 model year. Across those years NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns and 46 owner complaints. EPA rates it at 22–25 mpg combined. A free VIN decode gives you NHTSA vPIC’s record for the car (model year, engine, plant) and the NHTSA recalls for its model year. It won’t show theft, flood or lemon-law history.
One generation in the data, 2022–2025: 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 46 owner complaints.
Mentions in 46 NHTSA complaints.
JF1ZNBE1?N9······NHTSA vPIC decodes it as a 2022 Toyota GR86 Premium, built in JapanNHTSA has 2 campaigns on file for GR86 model years 2022–2025, and the 2022, 2023 and 2024 show up in the most (1 each). Move the line to your model year to see which apply.
Source: NHTSA recall database, vehicle campaigns only; row text is NHTSA’s summary. A listed year does not mean every car is covered, so check the VIN.
Transport Canada recalls for these model years were checked against this list; each one matches an NHTSA campaign shown here. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · Transport Canada.
Between them, the 2022 and 2023 hold 39 of the 46 complaints, or 85%. Tap any bar or generation.
Mentions in 46 complaints, 2022–2025.
Engine and cooling owns this generation. Its 25 mentions are more than twice the next area, fuel system (8). Its first model year, the 2022, drew more complaints than any other (21 of 46).
This generation was sold as the Scion FR-S for 2013–2016 and the Toyota 86 for 2017–2020, and the name GR86 arrived with the next generation for 2022. The 2013 FR-S draws by far the most NHTSA complaints, and most describe engine knocking, stalling and engine failure tied to the valve spring recall. Later years draw few complaints, so data beyond 2013 is thin. CarComplaints lists engine failure, gears that grind with the clutch pressed and a failed clutch release bearing for 2013. A recall covers engine valve springs on 2013 models that may fracture and stall the engine. [1] [2] [3]
Counts: NHTSA complaints file, records to October 1, 2026, one count per complaint; areas are NHTSA component groups.
Owner summary updated September 25, 2026.
Every GR86 version is counted together. Tap a year to see its top systems.
Crashes 1 · fires 1 · injuries 1
Crashes 0 · fires 0 · injuries 0
Crashes 0 · fires 0 · injuries 0
Crashes 0 · fires 0 · injuries 0
Systems as NHTSA names them; a complaint can list several. Source: NHTSA complaints data, records to October 1, 2026.
EPA lists 8 GR86 versions for model years 2022–2025. The lowest tailpipe CO₂ is 360 g/mi (2023). Pick a model year and powertrain to see each version.
22–25 mpg · CO₂ 360–401 g/mi
Annual fuel cost is EPA’s estimate at its current fuel-price assumptions (15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving), so older years are priced at today’s fuel prices. Smog rating and emission standard can differ by sales area (federal vs. California); both are shown. Source: fueleconomy.gov.
Take 2022–2025. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the GR86, against 2 for the Mazda MX-5 Miata and 1 for the Subaru BRZ. Pick a range to compare.
Model years 2022–2025
Model years 2022–2025
Model years 2022–2025
NHTSA recalls (vehicle campaigns for all powertrain versions; equipment and tire campaigns left out), complaints (not sales-adjusted) and 5-Star overall ratings for the latest year rated for all three; EPA mpg, engines and drive. Rivals: same EPA class, picked by VinNumber.net.
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The GR86's VIN sits at the base of the driver's side windshield. A door jamb sticker and a firewall stamp inside the engine compartment are secondary locations. The door sill plate also carries a label on some trim levels. Check that the firewall stamp matches the dashboard plate.
NHTSA’s recall records show 2 vehicle campaigns for model years 2022–2025, leaving out equipment and tire campaigns.
It varies. EPA rates the 2022–2025 GR86 at 22–25 mpg combined, depending on engine and drive (fueleconomy.gov).
For 2022–2025 models the GR86 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns. The Mazda MX-5 Miata has 2, the Subaru BRZ 1. Complaints run 46, 20 and 14 in that order, with no sales adjustment.