Toyota Supra Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Toyota Supra model year (2020–2026) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, injuries, and deaths. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Toyota Supra Years to Avoid
8 recalls · 14 complaints
1 reported injury
Top issue: ENGINE
Problem score: 40
5 recalls · 18 complaints
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 33
2 recalls · 5 complaints
Top issue: SERVICE BRAKES
Problem score: 11
Best Toyota Supra Years to Buy
0 recalls · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 0
0 recalls · 1 complaint
Main area: PARKING BRAKE
Problem score: 1
0 recalls · 2 complaints
Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 2
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Toyota Supra — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 0 | 2 | 2 | Excellent |
| 2024 | 0 | 1 | 1 | Excellent |
| 2023 | 2 | 5 | 11 | Good |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | 7 | Good |
| 2021 | 5 | 18 | 33 | Avoid |
| 2020 | 8 | 14 | 40 | Avoid |
Higher scores indicate more reported safety issues across recalls, complaints, and injury data.
Toyota Supra Shopping Guide by Era
2018–Present
Best: 2026Recent Supra models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. Lower problem scores typically appear in this era. The 2026 stands out with just 0 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Supra should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2020 Toyota Supra if possible. It has 8 recalls, 14 owner complaints, and the most common complaint category is ENGINE. The overall problem score is 40 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Supra to buy?+
The 2026 Toyota Supra is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 0. It has only 0 recalls and 0 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Supra has the fewest problems?+
The 2026, 2024, 2025 model years have the fewest documented problems across recall and complaint databases. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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