2019 Toyota 86 Owner Complaints
Complaint Summary
The 2019 Toyota 86 has 14 reported complaints.
- Top issues involve engine and unknown or other.
Reliability Score
Reliability Score
Based on 14 complaints
Most Frequent Issues
ENGINE
3 21.4%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 14.3%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 14.3%
SERVICE BRAKES
1 7.1%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 7.1%
Quick Insights
The top category is ENGINE, accounting for 21.4% of all complaints.
Owners have reported issues across 10 distinct vehicle systems.
Note: Complaint data reflects owner reports and may not always indicate a verified defect. Compare with Recalls and TSBs for a complete picture.
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What owners keep reporting on the 2019 Toyota 86
The 2019 Toyota 86 has 14 owner complaints in this dataset. ENGINE is the most common complaint category, representing about 21% of the reports shown here.
Most common complaint categories
The top complaint groups for the 2019 Toyota 86 are ENGINE (3), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (2), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (2).
Are these complaints a serious red flag?
Potentially. 8 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems like brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection.
What should buyers inspect on a used 2019 Toyota 86?
Start with the top complaint systems, compare them against the recall report, then inspect service records for evidence that those same areas were already repaired or monitored.
Detailed Complaint Log
Showing 10 of 10 systems
ENGINE
3 Reports21% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
I WAS STILL AMD GOT HITBY CADILLAC SU
10/27/2019
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota 86. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH with her grandson inside the vehicle, the contact heard a tapping sound coming from engine and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the right side of the road while awaiting tow truck assistance. The contact was unaware of a warning light being illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and then towed to a dealer and the vehicle was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened a case. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.
7/25/2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 Reports14% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
TOYOTA HAS BEEN CLAIMING THAT: "...EVERY 2019 TOYOTA 86 COMES STANDARD WITH TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE P (TSS-P) AT NO ADDITIONAL COST. TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE P (TSS-P) IS A SUITE OF ADVANCED SAFETY FEATURES THAT INCLUDES: PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM WITH PEDESTRIAN DETECTION FUNCTION, DYNAMIC RADAR CRUISE CONTROL, AUTO HIGH BEAMS, AND LANE DEPARTURE ALERT WITH STEERING ASSIST FUNCTION. CLICK FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT THIS EXTRAORDINARY VALUE (PLEASE BE PATIENT WHILE THE PAGE LOADS)." THIS IS A FALSE STATEMENT, AS A 2019 TOYOTA 86 OWNER, IT DOES NOT COME WITH ANY OF THE SAFETY FEATURES LIKE IT WAS CLAIMING IN THE TSS-P SESSION.
3/30/2019
MY DASH LIGHTS STARTED TO FLICKER THEN NOTICED WATER COMING FROM DASH ONTO MY FEET. BROUGHT MY CAR TO TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH IT. 1 MONTH AND 1/2 LATER CAR CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO ELECTRICAL ISSUE BEHIND STEERING WHEEL. I AM HOLDING ALL STAR TOYOTA LIABLE.
9/10/2020
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 Reports14% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
BRAND NEW CAR LIST THEN 1000 MILES SHUTS OFF GAS LEAKS FROM UNDER THE HOOD TO THE GROUND AND CATCHES ON FIRE WITH THE LESS THAN 5 SECOND.
6/25/2019
TOYOTA KNOWINGLY & WILLFULLY HAS MANUFACTURED AND SOLD DEFECTIVE VEHICLES TO CONSUMERS WITH A KNOWN SAFETY RISK DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP MAKING THE VEHICLES UNSAFE TO DRIVE, HAVE NOT NOTIFIED CONSUMERS OF THIS MAJOR SAFETY RISK, HAVE NOT COMPENSATED OWNERS FOR THE LACK OF USE & THE DECREASE IN VALUE OF SAID CAR. THE MANAGEMENT SHOULD BE FINED & POSSIBLY HELD PERSONALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR CRIMINAL CHARGES
2/19/2020
SERVICE BRAKES
1 Report7% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
TOYOTA HAS BEEN CLAIMING THAT: "...EVERY 2019 TOYOTA 86 COMES STANDARD WITH TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE P (TSS-P) AT NO ADDITIONAL COST. TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE P (TSS-P) IS A SUITE OF ADVANCED SAFETY FEATURES THAT INCLUDES: PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM WITH PEDESTRIAN DETECTION FUNCTION, DYNAMIC RADAR CRUISE CONTROL, AUTO HIGH BEAMS, AND LANE DEPARTURE ALERT WITH STEERING ASSIST FUNCTION. CLICK FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT THIS EXTRAORDINARY VALUE (PLEASE BE PATIENT WHILE THE PAGE LOADS)." THIS IS A FALSE STATEMENT, AS A 2019 TOYOTA 86 OWNER, IT DOES NOT COME WITH ANY OF THE SAFETY FEATURES LIKE IT WAS CLAIMING IN THE TSS-P SESSION.
3/30/2019
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 Report7% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
TOYOTA HAS BEEN CLAIMING THAT: "...EVERY 2019 TOYOTA 86 COMES STANDARD WITH TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE P (TSS-P) AT NO ADDITIONAL COST. TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE P (TSS-P) IS A SUITE OF ADVANCED SAFETY FEATURES THAT INCLUDES: PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM WITH PEDESTRIAN DETECTION FUNCTION, DYNAMIC RADAR CRUISE CONTROL, AUTO HIGH BEAMS, AND LANE DEPARTURE ALERT WITH STEERING ASSIST FUNCTION. CLICK FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT THIS EXTRAORDINARY VALUE (PLEASE BE PATIENT WHILE THE PAGE LOADS)." THIS IS A FALSE STATEMENT, AS A 2019 TOYOTA 86 OWNER, IT DOES NOT COME WITH ANY OF THE SAFETY FEATURES LIKE IT WAS CLAIMING IN THE TSS-P SESSION.
3/30/2019
STRUCTURE:BODY
1 Report7% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
I WAS STILL AMD GOT HITBY CADILLAC SU
10/27/2019
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 Report7% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
I WAS STILL AMD GOT HITBY CADILLAC SU
10/27/2019
SEAT BELTS
1 Report7% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA 86 WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH CRASHED INTO THE FRONT QUARTER PANEL OF A 2004 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER. THE DRIVERS AND PASSENGER SEAT BELTS RELEASED UPON IMPACT WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT RECEIVED BURNS AND WRIST INJURIES THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED CHEST AND HEAD INJURIES AND MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS PROVIDED FOR BOTH OCCUPANTS. THE DRIVER OF THE TOYOTA 4RUNNER SUSTAINED UNKNOWN INJURIES AND MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS PROVIDED. THE DRIVERS, PASSENGER AND SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WAS NO FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT LOT. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,000.
2/4/2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 Report7% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
MY DASH LIGHTS STARTED TO FLICKER THEN NOTICED WATER COMING FROM DASH ONTO MY FEET. BROUGHT MY CAR TO TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH IT. 1 MONTH AND 1/2 LATER CAR CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO ELECTRICAL ISSUE BEHIND STEERING WHEEL. I AM HOLDING ALL STAR TOYOTA LIABLE.
9/10/2020
AIR BAGS
1 Report7% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
My SRS warning light keeps coming on every time I Start my vehicle. THE WARNING LIGHT ON MY DASH BORD IT READS CHECK SRS AIR BAG SYSTEM.IT HAS BEEN DOING THIS FOR AT LAST 4 WEEKS IT WON'T GO AWAY REGARDLESS.
6/11/2025
Data and Methodology
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
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Complaint list entries are sourced from owner-submitted NHTSA ODI records.
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- Complaint entries
- 14
- Top-topic view
- 5 grouped topics shown
- Primary source
- NHTSA ODI owner complaint records
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