2022 Toyota GR86 Problems: 9 Known Issues

On the 2022-2023 Toyota GR86 FA24, excess RTV silicone sealant used between the oil pan and engine block at the Subaru factory dislodges over time, mixes with engine oil, and clogs the oil pickup screen. The resulting oil starvation spins rod/main bearings or seizes the engine. Failures have been documented as early as 5,000-14,000 miles with no warning before catastrophic loss of oil pressure.

On the 2022-2025 Toyota GR86 FA24, the FA24's asymmetrical oil pickup and shallow pan let oil pool in the timing cover under 1G+ sustained right-hand lateral load. Oil pressure has been measured dropping from ~60 PSI to as low as 20 PSI in high-speed right turns, which the tester said is significant enough to cause bearing damage. Documented bearing failures have occurred during autocross at under 14,000 miles.

On the 2022-2025 Toyota GR86 FA24, the 2.4L FA24 boxer engine in the GR86 consumes oil more than expected, particularly when driven hard on track. Consumption of 1 quart per 2,000-3,000 miles is common. The horizontal cylinder layout and high-RPM operation contribute to oil consumption past the piston rings.

On the 2022-2024 Toyota GR86, lightweight construction with minimal sound deadening combines with exhaust hanger geometry to transmit a low-frequency resonance into the cabin between roughly 2,000-3,300 RPM — the highway cruise band (70-75 mph sits around 3,300 RPM in 6th gear). Mild on stock exhaust, becomes pronounced/headache-inducing after installing aftermarket axleback systems (GR Performance, Perrin, etc.). The cabin's Active Sound Control (ASC) speaker, which pipes synthesized engine noise, also exacerbates perceived drone at cruise.

On the 2022 Toyota GR86, undervalued capacitors in the rear combination lamp assemblies allow EMF generated by sunlight or other strong light to cause voltage drops. The vehicle interprets the drop as a bulb failure and disables the rear turn signals until voltage recovers. Affected vehicles: 5,701 GR86s plus 3,214 BRZs from the 2022 model year.

On the 2022-2024 Toyota GR86, owners report the 8-inch head unit dropping CarPlay/Android Auto every 15 seconds to several minutes, sometimes immediately on startup. The whole infotainment system may also freeze for 60+ seconds after ignition. Replacing cables and phones does not resolve it for many owners. Affects both wired and (where supported) wireless modes.

On the 2022-2025 Toyota GR86, toyota/Subaru applied only a thin film of grease to the throwout bearing and clutch fork at the factory. The OEM bearing's internal grease channel is too shallow, so lubrication burns off rapidly. Owners report bearing carrier scoring, squeak at end of pedal travel, and 'dry skateboard bearing' noise as early as 2,000 miles.

On the 2022-2024 Toyota GR86, the 6MT's triple-cone 2nd-gear synchros need three friction surfaces to align before engagement. When transmission fluid is cold, the synchros can't pull rpm down fast enough, causing a crunch shifting 1st-to-2nd. Compounded by the GR86's sensitive cold throttle map, which holds rpm high after lift-off. Persists throughout warmup on most cars.

On the 2022-2025 Toyota GR86, paint thickness on the GR86 is among the thinnest measured on any modern car - detailer reports range from 90 microns up to 140 microns depending on panel and color, vs. ~140-160 on competitors like BMW and Cadillac. Detailers describe it as 'the thinnest paint they've ever seen on a car.' Owners report stone chips appearing within the first few hundred miles (one report: ~100 rock chips on front bumper at 5,000 miles), bird droppings etching clear coat in hours, and fingernail-detectable scratches from light contact. Same paint formulation affects the platform-sister Subaru BRZ.