2024 Toyota GR86 Problems: 8 Known Issues

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 2022-2025 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 2022-2024 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, 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.

On the 2023-2024 Toyota GR86, gulf States Toyota (GST), the Toyota distributor that prepares vehicles for the Gulf-states region, recalled certain 2023-2024 Toyota GR86 coupes that were fitted with GST-installed accessories. On these cars the load carrying capacity modification label — the sticker that is supposed to tell you how much weight the dealer-added accessories took away from your available payload — may show inaccurate added weight values. Because that figure is wrong, the affected GR86 does not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." On a small two-seat coupe with limited payload to begin with, a wrong maximum capacity weight number is easy to exceed with passengers and cargo. NHTSA reports the campaign covers 33,848 vehicles in total across all of the Toyota models included in it, not the GR86 alone.