NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2020 Toyota Supra Safety Record
The 2020 Toyota Supra has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 8 recalls and 15 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2020 Toyota Supra carries no NHTSA star ratings; the agency has not crash-tested this model. This absence of data means no federal Safety Index score can be computed. Shoppers must weigh this against the vehicle's recall and complaint record. NHTSA has documented eight recall campaigns, including one active "park outside" directive, indicating a serious safety concern that requires owners to park the vehicle outdoors due to fire risk. The model also shows 15 owner-reported complaints, covering issues with engine, electrical, steering, and suspension components.
The 2020 Toyota Supra was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries eight recall campaigns and a Heavy recall and complaint burden band, according to federal data published by NHTSA at nhtsa.gov.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Heavy |
| Recalls on file | 8 (includes park-outside) |
| Owner complaints | 15 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2020 Toyota Supra?
Eight recall campaigns for the 2020 Toyota Supra establish a heavy burden, placing it in the most concentrated tier of our recall and complaint analysis. The range of affected systems, including the starter relay, engine, fuel tank weld integrity, headlamps, and steering tie rods, spans both powertrain and active-safety hardware. Of particular concern is the starter relay recall, which prompted a park-outside directive from regulators due to potential fire or no-start risks. This indicates a serious enough issue to warrant advising against indoor storage. The complaint record shows 15 reported incidents, with three directly citing a crash and one citing an injury, adding further weight to issues within the steering and suspension categories. Without crash-test results from NHTSA for this model year or any sibling years, the recall and complaint record forms the complete federal safety picture for the 2020 Supra.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2020 Toyota Supra have any recalls?
The 2020 Toyota Supra carries eight recall campaigns. Components addressed include the electrical system starter relay, the engine, the fuel tank assembly where a weld between tank halves is at issue, the headlamps, and the tie rod assembly in the steering linkage. One of those campaigns is an active park-outside or do-not-drive directive tied to the starter relay, issued by BMW of North America, which administered the recall.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY25V636000
Risk: A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 14, 2025.
Reported 2025-09-23
ENGINE21V598000
Risk: Loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the engine management software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Reported 2021-08-02
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY20V700000
Risk: The failed weld may allow fuel to leak, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
Reported 2020-11-12
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS20V516000
Risk: Should the headlamps be adjusted horizontally, there could be increased glare and reduced visibility for oncoming drivers, or reduced visibility for the vehicle operator, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlamp vertical and horizontal adjustment plugs, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2020. BMW owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
Reported 2020-08-27
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY20V355000
Risk: A damaged or fractured tie rod may affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW and Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear tie rods, free of charge. The recall began August 14, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
Reported 2020-06-15
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS19V850000
Risk: Headlight failure can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlight control units, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
Reported 2019-11-27
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA19V684000
Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
Reported 2019-09-27
SEAT BELTS:FRONT19V653000
Risk: In the event of a crash, the mount could become damaged and the seat belt may not properly restrain the driver, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners have been notified, and Toyota dealers will inspect the seat belt guide loop mount. If the mount is defective, the vehicle will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2019. Owners may contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is K0R.
Reported 2019-09-12
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2020 Toyota Supra?
Fifteen complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 2020 Toyota Supra. The top components named in those unverified allegations are the engine, electrical system, steering, and an unknown-or-other category, each cited three times, followed by suspension with two reports and air bags with one. Three complaints involve a crash event and one alleges an injury. All are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts.
15 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2020 Toyota Supra?
For the 2020 Toyota Supra, a critical recall campaign regarding the park-outside starter relay necessitates a VIN check on nhtsa.gov for any prospective buyer. This recall, along with any others, transfers with ownership and must be addressed.
- The 2020 Toyota Supra has an active park-outside or do-not-drive recall tied to the electrical system starter relay, issued by BMW of North America. Owners should verify whether this campaign has been completed on any specific unit before parking it in an enclosed space.
- A separate 2020 recall addresses the weld between the two halves of the fuel tank assembly on 2020 to 2021 Supra and Z4 vehicles. A compromised fuel tank weld is a fire-risk concern that warrants immediate verification of repair status by VIN.
- The headlamp recall for 2020 Supra vehicles indicates the lamps may not meet federal lighting standards, which is directly relevant to visibility and crash-avoidance capability at night.
- Because NHTSA has not crash-tested any model year of the Supra in the years covered by this guide, prospective owners have no federal frontal, side, or rollover star ratings to consult. The entire federal safety picture for this vehicle rests on its recall and complaint record alone.
RANKINGSWhere the 2020 Toyota Supra places
The 2020 Toyota Supra qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2020 Toyota Supra safety questions
Was the 2020 Toyota Supra 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 8 recalls and 15 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2020 Toyota Supra have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 8 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2020 Toyota Supra, including a park-outside or do-not-drive campaign, which is the most serious class of recall. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2020 Toyota Supra?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 15 owner complaints are on file for the 2020 Toyota Supra. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Toyota Supra 2020.
- 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.