2021 Toyota Supra problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Toyota Supra, most often about electrical system. There are 5 recalls for this model year.

Complaints
20
Recalls
5
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Median mileage
13,000 mi
at time of problem

Safety warning: at least one recall for this vehicle tells owners to park outside until it is repaired. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Key facts

  • Electrical System is the most-reported problem area, named in 8 of 20 complaints (40%).
  • Engine (6) and brakes (3) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 13,000 mi.
  • Owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires and 0 injuries.
  • The 2021 Toyota Supra has 5 recalls on file.
  • It has the most serious complaint record of all 6 Toyota Supra model years we track.
  • That is 54% more complaints than the 2020 model year (13).

2021 Toyota Supra problems by category

  • Electrical System
    8 complaints
  • Engine
    6 complaints
  • Brakes · 1 crash
    3 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    2 complaints
  • Other / Unknown
    2 complaints
  • Steering
    2 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    1 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    1 complaints
  • Lighting
    1 complaints

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)Complaints
Electrical system7
Engine6
Service brakes2
Fuel/propulsion system2
Steering2
Unknown or other2
Vehicle speed control1
Electrical system:instrument panel:speedometer/odometer1

When problems happen (mileage)

2Under 10k110k–30k130k–60k160k–100k100k–150k150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2021 Toyota Supra complaints that list mileage.

2021 Toyota Supra recalls (5)

  • Recall 26V056000Jan 30, 202687,394 vehicles
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.

    Risk: Fire increases the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 24, 2026.

  • Recall 25V636000Sep 23, 2025199,674 vehiclesPark outside
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021-2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.

    Risk: 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.

  • Recall 21V598000Aug 2, 202150,024 vehicles
    ENGINE

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 M340i, M340i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, X3 M40i, 2020-2021 X4 M40i, 745Le xDrive, 2019-2021 Z4 M40i, and 2020-2021 Toyota Supra vehicles. During engine start, the engine management software may cause loss of braking assist. Full mechanical braking (without assist) remains available.

    Risk: 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.

  • Recall 21V554000Jul 21, 202121,537 vehicles
    SEAT BELTS

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive) M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, BMW 4 Series Convertible (430i, M440i), BMW X1 sDrive28i, xDrive28i, 2 Series Gran Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i xDrive), M2 Competition Coupe, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, M3 Competition, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, CooperS, JCW), X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X2 M35i, Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE), MINI Convertible (Cooper, Cooper S, JCW), MINI Clubman (Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW), MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), Rolls Royce Ghost, MINI Countryman (Cooper S E All4), Rolls Royce Phantom, Rolls Royce Cullinan, and Toyota Supra vehicles. The passenger seat belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, before the webbing fully retracts. As such, these assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

    Risk: During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417; 1-866-825-1525 (MINI); 1-877-877-3735 (Rolls Royce); and 1-888-270-9371 (Toyota).

  • Recall 20V700000Nov 12, 202049 vehicles
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Z4 and 2020-2021 Toyota Supra vehicles. The weld between the fuel tank halves may have been insufficiently welded, causing the weld to fail.

    Risk: 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.

Recent 2021 Toyota Supra complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

  1. Filed May 26, 202633,493 miMAElectrical System
    The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Supra. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle the engine did not immediately start and the message regarding a starter malfunction had displayed. The vehicle was later started and driven to the local dealer who diagnosed that the start needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet reparied. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included…
    NHTSA complaint #11739994 · source
  2. Filed Mar 31, 2026NCElectrical System
    See attached document for complaint. Toyota Motor North America, Inc. has failed or is unable to remedy the safety recall (NHTSA Recall No. 25V-636), issued on 26 September 2025, for my 2021 Toyota Supra within a reasonable period of time. According to the non-dated letter from Toyota, the recall is for a defect in the engine starter relay that may catch fire without warning “during vehicle operation or when the vehicle is parked and the ignition is off” (Toyota Recall No.…
    NHTSA complaint #11728325 · source
  3. Filed Feb 19, 2026HIElectrical System
    The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Supra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V636000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
    NHTSA complaint #11719124 · source
  4. Filed Jan 21, 2026VAElectrical System
    The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Supra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V636000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The contact disconnected the battery after parking the vehicle outside to prevent the vehicle from catching on fire. Additionally, the contact expressed that he was making monthly payments for a vehicle that was undrivable due to a fire risk. The contact…
    NHTSA complaint #11712336 · source
  5. Filed Jan 3, 2026FLEngine
    I am reporting a safety recall issue involving my Toyota vehicle. Toyota stated that this safety recall remedy can be available in the last quarter of 2025, but the recall has still not been available and fixed. I contacted Toyota and spoke with them in person several times, but they are saying that the remedy is still not available to complete the safety recall repair. They also refused to provide a rental vehicle, even though this is a safety issue. I requested a rental…
    NHTSA complaint #11708558 · source
  6. Filed Dec 23, 2025CABrakesAcceleration & Cruise ControlSteering
    This 2021 Toyota Supra, subject to Toyota’s own “Original Brake System Defect” recall, exhibited chronic braking noise from delivery. Despite multiple dealership visits, the core issue was never resolved. The defect escalated in late 2025, with the vehicle intermittently displaying the most critical “STOP DRIVING” brake warning. In mid-December 2025, it experienced a catastrophic “Sudden Unintended Steering and Acceleration” event during a low-speed turn, where the steering…
    NHTSA complaint #11706699 · source
  7. Filed Sep 25, 2025AZOther / Unknown
    Blender door actuator not working correctly. Interferes with fogging front and side windows. Blows cold on drivers side and warm on passenger side. Heater only heats when set to 84 degrees. If set to 83 or lower cold air on drivers side. Sounds like a known issue with Toyota supras with bmw climate control. Very dangerous in northern az area in winter.
    NHTSA complaint #11689710 · source
  8. Filed Jul 23, 2025TXFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    My fuel tank is leaking fuel. I noticed a spot underneath my car in my driveway that is made out of rock and you can smell the fuel. The check engine light is always on and the fuel tank loses mileage and fuel on the telemeter without even driving the vehicle.
    NHTSA complaint #11675761 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 10, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology