Toyota 86
4 model years from 2017 to 2020, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2017–2020
- Class
- Minicompact Cars
- Latest engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl
- Best MPG
- 27–27 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 3 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2019 (10)
- Fewest problems
- 2020
- Interest
- 24,021 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2020 86 in brief
The 2020 Toyota 86 is a minicompact car offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 167 inches long and 70 inches wide on a 101-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,758 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 27 MPG combined (24 city / 32 highway), 28% better than the 2020 minicompact car average of 21.1 MPG, for an estimated $3,050 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the fuel/propulsion system.
The Toyota 86 has 4 model years in our data, from 2017 to 2020.
Its most efficient year was 2020 at 27 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 27 to 27 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the engine (5), fuel/propulsion system (3), unknown or other (3).
Buying used? 2020 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2019 is the year to avoid.
2017 has the most recalls (2); all years together count 3 campaigns and 14 owner complaints.
How the 2017 86 compares
The 2017 Toyota 86 is a minicompact car offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 167 inches long and 70 inches wide on a 101-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,758 lb.
About the Toyota 86
The Toyota 86 and the Subaru BRZ are 2+2 sports cars jointly developed by Toyota and Subaru, manufactured at Subaru's Ōta, Gunma assembly plant.
From the Wikipedia article "Toyota 86", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2020 86 pros & cons
Full 2020 details →What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 27 MPG combined — 28% better than the average 2020 minicompact car (21.1 MPG).
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
2020 86
1 owner complaint · 0 recalls
Year to avoid2019 86
10 owner complaints · 1 recall · 2 fire reports · 2 crash reports
Most reported: Engine
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 4 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Show all 4 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2020 86
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Subaru BRZ | 27 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2020 Toyota GR Supra | 26 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2020 Nissan 370z | 22 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2020 Fiat 124 Spider | 30 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Toyota. How we calculate this →