NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 Toyota Supra Safety Record
The 2021 Toyota Supra has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 5 recalls and 20 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2021 Toyota Supra has not undergone NHTSA crash testing, leaving it without star ratings in any category. This absence means our Safety Index cannot be computed for this model year. However, the Supra's administrative safety record is substantial. Five distinct recall campaigns have been issued for the 2021 model year, contributing to a "Heavy" burden band for recalls and complaints. Owners have submitted 20 complaints to NHTSA. While these figures do not directly assess crashworthiness, they indicate a notable post-sale safety profile that prospective buyers should examine.
The 2021 Toyota Supra was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries a Heavy recall and complaint burden band, and is the subject of five NHTSA recall campaigns, all sourced from 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 | Heavy |
| Recalls on file | 5 (includes park-outside) |
| Owner complaints | 20 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2021 Toyota Supra?
A "park outside" designation for the starter assembly relay recall places the 2021 Toyota Supra under a heavy burden of concern. This classification from NHTSA indicates a fire risk severe enough to warrant avoiding indoor parking. Further compounding fuel integrity issues is a recall for the fuel tank weld, specifically targeting the seam between the two halves of the tank assembly on 2020-2021 models. In total, five recall campaigns affect this model year. Owner complaints, though unverified, frequently cite issues within the electrical system and engine, aligning with the themes present in the recall data. The absence of crash-test data from sibling model years means no comparative safety reference exists for this vehicle.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 Toyota Supra have any recalls?
The 2021 Toyota Supra carries five recall campaigns. Components covered include the electrical system starter assembly, the starter assembly relay, the engine, seat belts, and the fuel system gasoline storage tank assembly. The starter assembly relay campaign is designated a park-outside campaign, meaning owners were advised not to park the vehicle indoors until the remedy was completed. All five campaigns were administered by BMW of North America, reflecting the vehicle's shared platform.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY26V056000
Risk: Fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 24, 2026.
Reported 2026-01-30
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
SEAT BELTS21V554000
Risk: During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417; 1-866-825-1525 (MINI); 1-877-877-3735 (Rolls Royce); and 1-888-270-9371 (Toyota).
Reported 2021-07-21
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
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 Toyota Supra?
Twenty owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 2021 Toyota Supra. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts. The most frequently alleged problem areas are the electrical system with 8 reported complaints, the engine with 6, service brakes with 3, and steering and the fuel and propulsion system each with 2. One of the 20 reports involved a crash allegation.
20 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2021 Toyota Supra?
For the 2021 Toyota Supra, five recall campaigns are on record, including one advising owners to park their vehicles outdoors until a remedy is applied. Any shopper considering this specific model year should run the vehicle's VIN through the free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov before purchase; confirming all remedies have been completed is a critical step.
- The 2021 Toyota Supra has a park-outside recall designation on its starter assembly relay campaign, a classification NHTSA reserves for vehicles with a potential fire risk serious enough to advise against indoor storage until the remedy is performed.
- A separate recall targets the weld between the fuel tank halves on 2020-2021 Toyota Supra vehicles specifically, making this a model-year-bounded fuel system concern that does not carry over to all Supra years.
- All five recall campaigns for the 2021 Toyota Supra were issued by BMW of North America, not Toyota, reflecting the vehicle's co-developed platform and meaning owners should confirm remedy availability through BMW-affiliated service channels.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2021 Toyota Supra in any configuration, so no frontal, side, or rollover star ratings exist for this model year and the vehicle cannot be compared on crash-test scores to vehicles that have been rated.
RANKINGSWhere the 2021 Toyota Supra places
The 2021 Toyota Supra qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2021 Toyota Supra safety questions
Was the 2021 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 5 recalls and 20 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Toyota Supra have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 5 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 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 2021 Toyota Supra?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 20 owner complaints are on file for the 2021 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 2021.
- 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.