BMW, Toyota Supra: Engine Starter May Catch Fire critical
On affected vehicles, the engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.
Toyota Supra recalls
11 recalls covering model years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
- 11 recalls
- 8 rated high or critical
- 1 do-not-drive / park-outside
- 42 owner complaints
- Jan 30, 2026 newest recall
BMW and Toyota Supra Starter Relay Fire Risk critical
Certain BMW X3, X4, Z4, and Toyota Supra vehicles have an engine starter relay that can corrode over time. Once corroded, the relay may overheat and short circuit. This electrical problem can increase the risk of a fire, whether the vehicle is being driven or is already parked.
⚠ NHTSA advises: park outside and away from structures (fire risk).
BMW, Toyota Supra Transmission Control Units May Leak Oil high
Some BMW X3, X4, X5, X6 and Toyota GR Supra vehicles have a transmission control unit with a cover that was not welded correctly. Because of this manufacturing issue, automatic transmission oil can leak into the control unit. If oil gets inside, it can cause the transmission gears to seize up, which suddenly takes away the vehicle's drive power.
BMW and Toyota Supra May Lose Brake Assist medium
During engine start-up, a problem with the engine's control software may cause a loss of brake assist. Full mechanical braking, without the assist, would still be available. Losing brake assist increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will update the engine control software on affected vehicles, free of charge.
BMW, MINI and Toyota Supra passenger seat belt retractor fault medium
BMW is recalling certain BMW, MINI, Rolls Royce and Toyota Supra vehicles. The passenger seat belt has a locking feature that can switch off too early, before the belt webbing has pulled all the way back in. Because of this, these seat belt assemblies do not meet the federal safety standard for occupant crash protection. Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors and the seat belts themselves, and replace the retractors if that is needed.
BMW Z4, Toyota Supra Fuel Tank May Leak critical
On some BMW Z4 and Toyota Supra vehicles, the weld joining the two halves of the fuel tank may not have been done well enough, which can cause the weld to fail over time. If the weld fails, fuel could leak from the tank. If that leaking fuel comes into contact with something that can ignite it, it increases the risk of a fire.
BMW Z4 and Toyota Supra Headlights May Be Misaligned high
On certain BMW Z4 and Toyota Supra vehicles, the headlamps can be adjusted horizontally, which does not meet federal lighting requirements.
BMW and Toyota Sports Cars: Steering Tie Rod May Fracture high
Certain 2019 Z4 sDrive30i, 2019-2020 330i xDrive, M340i and M340i xDrive, 2020 X3M and X4M, and Toyota Supra vehicles may have a steering gear tie rod that becomes damaged. This can happen in certain driving conditions, such as high temperatures and rough road surfaces. This damage can develop gradually before resulting in an actual fracture of the tie rod.
BMW Z4 and Toyota Supra Headlights May Fail medium
The control units that operate the headlights on these vehicles may fail over time. When a control unit fails, it can cause the vehicle to lose the use of one headlight, or in some cases both headlights at once. Losing headlights reduces the driver's visibility, making it harder to see the road while driving.
BMW, Toyota Supra backup camera image can vanish high
On certain BMW, Rolls-Royce and Toyota Supra models, the backup camera and display settings can be adjusted so the rear-view image no longer shows on the screen. Once set this way, the system keeps that setting the next time the vehicle is put in reverse, so no camera image appears.
Toyota Supra Recalled for Seat Belt Mount Weld Flaw high
The driver's seat belt guide loop mount, which anchors part of the seat belt, may have been welded improperly.
Toyota problem guides that cover the Supra
- Toyota Electrical Recalls Cover Fire Risks, Stalling, and Missing Displays · 18 recalls
- Toyota Gasoline Fuel System Recalls Involve Leaks and Engine Stalling · 11 recalls
- Toyota Exterior Lighting Recalls Cover Headlights, Signals and Reverse Lights · 10 recalls
- Toyota Steering Recalls Cover Assist Loss, Shaft Fractures, and Airbags · 9 recalls
- Toyota Backup Camera Problems: Blank Screens, Freezing, and Quiet Warnings · 7 recalls
- Toyota Power Train Recalls Cover Axles, Transmissions and Unwanted Movement · 7 recalls
- Toyota Seat Belt Recalls Involving Mounts, Retractors, and Rear Belts · 6 recalls
Supra model years compared
Recalls and NHTSA owner complaints for each model year, side by side. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and better-selling or older years naturally collect more — read this as a record, not a ranking.
| Model year | Recalls | High / critical | Do-not-drive / park-outside | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Toyota Supra recall questions
How many recalls does the Toyota Supra have?
NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls covering the 2020–2023 Toyota Supra. 8 of them are rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "BMW, Toyota Supra: Engine Starter May Catch Fire" (NHTSA campaign 26V056000), reported Jan 30, 2026.
Which Toyota Supra model year has the most recalls?
The 2020 Toyota Supra has the most, with 8 recalls. The 2022 model year has the fewest of the years we cover, with 2. Newer model years have had less time to collect recalls, so a low count on a recent year is not a guarantee.
Is there a do-not-drive or park-outside recall on the Toyota Supra?
Yes. 1 Toyota Supra recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA: BMW and Toyota Supra Starter Relay Fire Risk (25V636000). These apply only to the affected vehicles, so check your VIN.
How do I check whether my Toyota Supra has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised Toyota dealer, including for second owners.
Buying a used Supra?
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: