Toyota Supra

Current gen (See guide)

The Toyota GR Supra (5th generation, 2020-present) is a genuinely fun sports car with a strong ownership record overall, but two early model years carry a noticeably higher recall load and the generation's most documented engine fault.

  • See years-to-avoid guide
  • ReliabilityMixedYear-sensitive
  • Ownership cost$$$Brand typical
  • Insurance$$$Moderate
  • Repair difficultyModerateDealer or indie
  • Typical lifespanLong if maintainedHistory matters

At a glance

Worst years
2020, 2021
Top failure
2021 GR Supra excessive oil consumption - the B58 3.0L engine burns oil past valve seals as early as 3,000-4,000 miles (
Recommended tire
Michelin CrossClimate2
Must check
VIN recalls + PPI

Years to avoid

See the linked years-to-avoid guide for worst (2020, 2021) and best (2022, 2023, 2024) model years.

  • LayoutToyota Supra
  • CharacterSee guide

Engines

Which powertrains hold up — and which to walk away from.

  • See years-to-avoid guide

    All

    Year-dependent

    Reliability swings by model year — use the linked guide for the full map.

Transmissions

  • Automatic (typical)

    Most years

    Mixed

    Confirm service history and closed recalls on used examples.

Ownership metrics

Top failure theme
2021 GR Supra excessive oil consumption - the B58 3.0L engine burns oil past valWorst-year cluster.
Safer window
2022, 2023, 2024Best years in the guide.
Must check
Recalls + PPINon-negotiable.

Factory tire sizes

SizeYears / trimsBest all-seasonShop
See owner's manualCommon OE

Many trims

michelin crossclimate2 tireMichelin CrossClimate2

All-weather tire pick.

Live prices

Recalls

  • Run NHTSA by VIN

    Multiple

    Always confirm open campaigns before purchase.

    Check recalls

Maintenance

IntervalService
Pre-purchaseFull PPI + recall check
Per scheduleFactory-spec fluid service

Should you buy one?

Prefer 2022, 2023, 2024. Approach 2020, 2021 with extra caution.

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