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Built from NHTSA complaints and recalls collected for this model, generated October 26, 2026. Totals reflect what has been collected, not every complaint ever filed.
Urgent recall on this model.

At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Confirm by VIN that the repair was completed before driving or buying this car. The fix is free at a dealer.

Recalls

8 total · 8 to confirm

Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.

Electrical system recall

Park outsideRecall 25V636000 · Sep 2025

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.
Status
Park outside and away from buildings until repaired. Dealer fixes it free.
What to do
Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.

Safety recall

Confirm it was repairedRecall 21V598000 · Aug 2021

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.
Status
Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
What to do
Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.

Fuel system recall

Confirm it was repairedRecall 20V700000 · Nov 2020

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.
Status
Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
What to do
Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.

Exterior lighting recall

Confirm it was repairedRecall 20V516000 · Aug 2020

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.
Status
Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
What to do
Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.

Steering recall

Confirm it was repairedRecall 20V355000 · Jun 2020

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.
Status
Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
What to do
Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.

Exterior lighting recall

Confirm it was repairedRecall 19V850000 · Nov 2019

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.
Status
Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
What to do
Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.

Safety recall

Confirm it was repairedRecall 19V684000 · Sep 2019

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.
Status
Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
What to do
Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.

Seat belts recall

Confirm it was repairedRecall 19V653000 · Sep 2019

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.
Status
Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
What to do
Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.

Owner complaints by system

16 total

Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.

Engine & powertrain

Worth reading
5

Most reports here involve unintended acceleration. Of these, 1 mention a crash.

unintended acceleration 2sudden stalling 2
A recent report: I am reporting a safety concern involving BMW and Toyota vehicles equipped with the B58 Technical Update (B58TU) engine, commonly found in 2019–2021 models. These engines use a variable displacement…
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I am reporting a safety concern involving BMW and Toyota vehicles equipped with the B58 Technical Update (B58TU) engine, commonly found in 2019–2021 models. These engines use a variable displacement oil pump with an internal thermoplastic adjusting component that regulates oil pressure. Field reports show this component can fracture, causing sudden loss or instability of oil pressure—most often during cold starts in low temperatures. When the part fails, oil pressure regulation becomes erratic or disappears entirely, often with little or no useful warning before engine damage or vehicle disablement. Reported early signs include failed electronic oil level readings, abnormal pressure behavior, or sudden drivetrain malfunction messages. Failures can quickly escalate to engine shutdown or severe mechanical damage from oil starvation. A loss of lubrication may disable the vehicle without warning while driving or shortly after startup, creating a safety hazard—especially in winter conditions when failures are most frequent and occupants may be exposed to freezing temperatures. Repairing the issue requires major disassembly, and oil pump replacement alone typically costs $6,000–$8,000 if the engine has not been harmed. Owners cannot reliably determine whether their cars contain the original plastic based pump or a later metal component revision because VIN based parts data now shows updated components even when no replacement occurred, and BMW has removed the original plastic pump part number from dealer systems. Failures have been reported across multiple production years, and the exact population of affected vehicles remains unclear. Because this defect can cause sudden, warning free vehicle disablement—particularly in cold weather—I believe it warrants investigation as a potential safety related issue. One of the main indicators of this issue is the inability to determine oil level, my car has never been able to determine oil level. Thank you.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11725612 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Electrical & infotainment

Minor
3

Most reports here involve software faults.

software faults 3
A recent report: There is currently an ongoing recall for the GR Supra over the starter. I currently drive a 2020 and have had periodic starter malfunctions. This is when I go to start the car it states starter…
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There is currently an ongoing recall for the GR Supra over the starter. I currently drive a 2020 and have had periodic starter malfunctions. This is when I go to start the car it states starter system malfunction then lets me still turn it on after clearing the error message. I have brought this up to my dealership and due to the intermittent nature of the issue they said they could not diagnose and that continuity was good so they would not replace it and if they did it would not be covered. I fear that my car is a fire risk based on the recall notices for all the other model years and that when it happens I will be left holding the bag. The date listed below (7/17/2026) is just the last time it happened. I have had it happen close to 20 times or more it feels like.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11752727 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Steering, suspension & tires

Worth reading
3

Most reports here involve loss of steering. Of these, 1 mention a crash, 1 mention an injury.

loss of steering 3
A recent report: I PURCHASED A 2020 TOYOTA SUPRA ON NOVEMBER 11, 2019. ON DECEMBER 2,2019. THIS VEHICLE SERIOUSLY AND VERY DANGEROUSLY MALFUNCTIONED. I WAS PULLING OUT OF MY RESIDENTIAL AREA AFTER STOPPING AT A STOP…
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I PURCHASED A 2020 TOYOTA SUPRA ON NOVEMBER 11, 2019. ON DECEMBER 2,2019. THIS VEHICLE SERIOUSLY AND VERY DANGEROUSLY MALFUNCTIONED. I WAS PULLING OUT OF MY RESIDENTIAL AREA AFTER STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN, PROCEEDED TO MAKE A LEFT ONTO GREENSPRING AVE. , HEADING TOWARDS THE BELTWAY, AND THIS VEHICLE, INSTEAD OF ALLOWING ME TO TURN LEFT, TOOK OVER AND THE STEERING WENT TO THE RIGHT, TAKING ME UP A CURB AND INTO A TREE. THE CAR LITERALLY TOOK COMPLETE CONTROL WITHOUT ALLOWING ME TO CONTROL THE STEERING. THERE ARE MANY POSSIBLE REASONS THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED THIS TO HAPPEN. IT COULD BE THE A LANE SENSOR FAILURE, STEERING FAILURE, SENSORS FAILURE, SOFTWARE FAILURE, SOFTWARE MISCOMMUNICATION ETC. WHAT'S WORSE IS TOYOTA THEMSELVES ARE SELLING A HIGHLY TECHNICAL VEHICLE, WHICH AFTER DEALING WITH THEM, IT IS MORE THAN OBVIOUS THEY THEMSELVES EVEN SUPPOSEDLY THEIR TOP ENGINEER, HAS HAD ABSOLUTELY NO EXPERIENCE WITH THIS VEHICLE OR MUCH LESS A BMW WHICH IS THE ENGINE MAKER IN THIS VEHICLE, HE NEVER WORKED WITH THEM EITHER. THROUGH THIS EXPERIENCE WHICH HAS BEEN A COMPLETE NIGHTMARE, TOYOTA COULDN'T EVEN GET THE EDR BOX TO DOWNLOAD ANY DATA. I AM PETRIFIED THAT THIS VEHICLE COULD HAVE HURT OR EVEN KILL SOMEONE OR MYSELF AND TOYOTA HAS BEEN CLEARLY AT A LOSS WITH ANY ANSWERS JUST COMPLETE SNEAKINESS. PLEASE GET THIS VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD UNTIL THIS VEHICLE IS BETTER UNDERSTOOD BY TOYOTA BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED. THEIR ARE MANY PARTS ON THE VEHICLE THAT ARE DAMAGED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WHEEL, TIRE, SUSPENSION, HOOD, SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR ECT.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11290586 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Structure & body

Minor
3

Most reports here involve other issues.

other issues 3
A recent report: Rear hatch will not open electrically and/or from the interior manual release handle. If someone gets stuck in the trunk or a pet, won't be able to come out. I had items I bought and if they included…
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Rear hatch will not open electrically and/or from the interior manual release handle. If someone gets stuck in the trunk or a pet, won't be able to come out. I had items I bought and if they included battery or dangerous item, my safety would be at risk. There is no rear realse hatch button from the outside the car. NO other problems or accidents. Is there any additional weight mounted on the rear hatch (e.g. a spoiler)? No Does the latch release electrically? No 4. When attempting to release electrically, does the latch make a noise? No, but you can hear a light click in the wiring when you press the trunk electronic button 5. Does the latch release from the interior manual release? (NOTICE: Only attempt to release using light force. If excessive force is applied, additional damage may occur.) No 6. Does the interior manual release cable feel stiff when pulled gently, or does it extend and rebound freely? Manual release cable feels stiff when pulled genlty

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11510758 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Other systems

Worth reading
2

Most reports here involve other issues. Of these, 1 mention a crash.

other issues 2
A recent report: rear end crash

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11694444 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Is 16 complaints a lot? They were filed between 2019 and 2026, roughly 2 a year, which is fewer than the typical model in this dataset. We do not have sales figures for this model, so treat this as a rough volume, not a rate per car on the road. Popular, high-volume models naturally collect more complaints over time.

How does it compare with other years? The 2020 has 16 complaints on file, fewer than the 2021 (20). Older model years have had longer to collect complaints.