NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2023 Toyota GR86 Safety Record
The 2023 Toyota GR86 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 1 recall and 10 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2023 Toyota GR86 has not undergone crash testing by NHTSA, meaning there are no star ratings or an independent Safety Index score available. This absence of data precludes any safety assessment based on federal crash-test results. The federal record does, however, indicate a limited recall and complaint history: one recall campaign has been issued, and ten owner complaints have been logged. None of these complaints or the recall are associated with reported crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities. While the available data is restricted, it presents no immediate cause for alarm regarding this model's safety.
The 2023 Toyota GR86 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries one recall campaign, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 10 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 Toyota GR86?
The 2023 GR86 enters the market with a notably light recall and complaint burden. Its federal paper trail is thin compared to the broader vehicle population this publication tracks. One recall, specific to a labeling issue within the Gulf States Toyota distributor network, is an administrative matter, not a structural or powertrain safety concern. Ten unverified owner complaints are distributed across various categories. While six of these reports pertain to the Engine and Fuel/Propulsion systems, there is no tight clustering to indicate a dominant failure pattern; a VIN-level check is warranted for these. No sibling years of the GR86 exist in the dataset, precluding any direct crash-test record comparison. The Light burden band assigned to the 2023 GR86 reflects only what is present in NHTSA's complaint and recall databases for this model year.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Toyota GR86 have any recalls?
The 2023 GR86 is covered by one recall campaign, administered by Gulf States Toyota, Inc., involving equipment labels. The recall is categorized under Equipment, Other, Labels. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive is indicated in the available NHTSA data for this campaign. Owners should verify their specific VIN at nhtsa.gov to confirm current open-recall status.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS24V548000
Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R2.
Reported 2024-07-23
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2023 Toyota GR86?
Ten owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 2023 GR86, all unverified consumer allegations. The most frequently cited components are Engine and Fuel/Propulsion System, each drawing three alleged reports, followed by single alleged reports touching Engine and Engine Cooling, Exterior Lighting, Structure, and Electrical System. None of the ten complaints include a reported crash, fire, injury, or death.
10 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Toyota GR86?
Any used 2023 GR86 may carry an open recall that a prior owner never had repaired. Run the exact VIN through nhtsa.gov before purchase to confirm recall completion status. MotorCaliber does not assess repair costs, resale value, or ownership expenses.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2023 Toyota GR86, so no star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this model year. Shoppers cannot compare it on that basis to vehicles that have been tested.
- The single recall on record for the 2023 GR86 is a labeling issue issued through Gulf States Toyota, Inc., covering this model year alongside several other Toyota vehicles. Owners should verify their VIN at nhtsa.gov to determine whether the remedy has been completed.
- Ten unverified complaints reported to NHTSA for this model year include six alleged reports touching Engine and Fuel/Propulsion System components. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths are recorded among those ten submissions.
- No tested sibling years for the GR86 appear in the NHTSA data set covered here, meaning there is no adjacent federal crash-test record from a closely related model year that shoppers can use as a reference point.
FAQ2023 Toyota GR86 safety questions
Was the 2023 Toyota GR86 crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 1 recall and 10 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Toyota GR86 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2023 Toyota GR86. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Toyota GR86?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 10 owner complaints are on file for the 2023 Toyota GR86. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Toyota GR86 2023.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.