DecodedCarsToyota GR 86
5 model years from 2022 to 2027, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2022–2027
- Class
- Minicompact Cars
- Latest engines
- 2.4L 4-cyl
- Best MPG
- 24–25 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 2 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2022 (21)
- Fewest problems
- 2023
The 2025 GR 86 in brief
The 2025 Toyota GR 86 is a minicompact car offered with a 2.4L 4-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 168 inches long and 70 inches wide on a 102-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,818 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 24 MPG combined (21 city / 30 highway), 18% better than the 2025 minicompact car average of 20.3 MPG, for an estimated $3,400 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 4 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the fuel/propulsion system.
The Toyota GR 86 has 5 model years in our data, from 2022 to 2027.
Its most efficient year was 2023 at 25 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 24 to 25 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the engine (25), fuel/propulsion system (8), exterior lighting (6).
Buying used? 2024 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2022 is the year to avoid.
2024 has the most recalls (1); all years together count 2 campaigns and 47 owner complaints.
How the 2022 GR 86 compares
The 2022 Toyota GR 86 is a minicompact car offered with a 2.4L 4-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 168 inches long and 70 inches wide on a 102-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,818 lb.
2025 GR 86 pros & cons
Full 2025 details →What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 24 MPG combined — 18% better than the average 2025 minicompact car (20.3 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
2024 GR 86
3 owner complaints · 1 recall
Year to avoid2022 GR 86
21 owner complaints · 1 recall · 1 fire report · 1 crash report
Most reported: Engine
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 3 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
Show all 5 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2027 GR 86
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Subaru BRZ | 25 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2027 MINI Cooper | 31 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2027 MINI John Cooper Works | 30 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
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 →