2019 Toyota 86: Recalls, Complaints & California Lemon Law

On [XXX], my 2019 Toyota 86 experienced a sudden engine failure while I was driving, causing the vehicle to lose power and become undrivable. The vehicle was towed to Camelback Toyota in Phoenix, AZ. The dealership initially diagnosed the failure as being caused by an “overfilled oil” condition. However, the vehicle was then inspected by Costa Oil (the shop that performed my most recent oil change). Costa Oil confirmed in writing that the oil level was within Toyota specifications, directly contradicting the dealer’s diagnosis. Camelback Toyota later today stated that the cause of failure was “undetermined unless the engine is disassembled.” Toyota corporate has denied goodwill repair coverage, despite the fact that the vehicle was properly maintained and the failure occurred suddenly without warning. This type of failure presents a safety hazard because the car lost power unexpectedly while in motion. It appears consistent with known engine defects in Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ models related to oil starvation and RTV sealant contamination. I have written documentation from both Toyota and Costa Oil available to NHTSA upon request. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA #11685141

The contact owns a 2019 Toyota 86. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH with her grandson inside the vehicle, the contact heard a tapping sound coming from engine and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the right side of the road while awaiting tow truck assistance. The contact was unaware of a warning light being illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and then towed to a dealer and the vehicle was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened a case. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.

NHTSA #11676173

TOYOTA KNOWINGLY & WILLFULLY HAS MANUFACTURED AND SOLD DEFECTIVE VEHICLES TO CONSUMERS WITH A KNOWN SAFETY RISK DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP MAKING THE VEHICLES UNSAFE TO DRIVE, HAVE NOT NOTIFIED CONSUMERS OF THIS MAJOR SAFETY RISK, HAVE NOT COMPENSATED OWNERS FOR THE LACK OF USE & THE DECREASE IN VALUE OF SAID CAR. THE MANAGEMENT SHOULD BE FINED & POSSIBLY HELD PERSONALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR CRIMINAL CHARGES

NHTSA #11310143

BRAND NEW CAR LIST THEN 1000 MILES SHUTS OFF GAS LEAKS FROM UNDER THE HOOD TO THE GROUND AND CATCHES ON FIRE WITH THE LESS THAN 5 SECOND.

NHTSA #11222473

Right and left strut mounts struts are making noise popping noise when turning the wheel also transmission is very hot in cabin. Back up camera blanks out on hot says

NHTSA #11743916

My SRS warning light keeps coming on every time I Start my vehicle. THE WARNING LIGHT ON MY DASH BORD IT READS CHECK SRS AIR BAG SYSTEM.IT HAS BEEN DOING THIS FOR AT LAST 4 WEEKS IT WON'T GO AWAY REGARDLESS.

NHTSA #11666436

MY DASH LIGHTS STARTED TO FLICKER THEN NOTICED WATER COMING FROM DASH ONTO MY FEET. BROUGHT MY CAR TO TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH IT. 1 MONTH AND 1/2 LATER CAR CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO ELECTRICAL ISSUE BEHIND STEERING WHEEL. I AM HOLDING ALL STAR TOYOTA LIABLE.

NHTSA #11354180

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA 86 WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH CRASHED INTO THE FRONT QUARTER PANEL OF A 2004 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER. THE DRIVERS AND PASSENGER SEAT BELTS RELEASED UPON IMPACT WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT RECEIVED BURNS AND WRIST INJURIES THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED CHEST AND HEAD INJURIES AND MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS PROVIDED FOR BOTH OCCUPANTS. THE DRIVER OF THE TOYOTA 4RUNNER SUSTAINED UNKNOWN INJURIES AND MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS PROVIDED. THE DRIVERS, PASSENGER AND SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WAS NO FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT LOT. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,000.

Allegedly reported: 3 injuries (as reported to NHTSA). NHTSA #11307074

I WAS STILL AMD GOT HITBY CADILLAC SU

NHTSA #11271280

TOYOTA HAS BEEN CLAIMING THAT: "...EVERY 2019 TOYOTA 86 COMES STANDARD WITH TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE P (TSS-P) AT NO ADDITIONAL COST. TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE P (TSS-P) IS A SUITE OF ADVANCED SAFETY FEATURES THAT INCLUDES: PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM WITH PEDESTRIAN DETECTION FUNCTION, DYNAMIC RADAR CRUISE CONTROL, AUTO HIGH BEAMS, AND LANE DEPARTURE ALERT WITH STEERING ASSIST FUNCTION. CLICK FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT THIS EXTRAORDINARY VALUE (PLEASE BE PATIENT WHILE THE PAGE LOADS)." THIS IS A FALSE STATEMENT, AS A 2019 TOYOTA 86 OWNER, IT DOES NOT COME WITH ANY OF THE SAFETY FEATURES LIKE IT WAS CLAIMING IN THE TSS-P SESSION.

NHTSA #11192542