
2020 Toyota SUPRA
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2020 Toyota SUPRA has 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.3x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is steering problems (12% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2020 toyota supra. while driving 60 mph, the steering wheel began to vibrate and became difficult to turn. when turning the steering wheel, the wheels failed to move and the power steering malfunction warning indicator illuminated. the contact stated that the steering wheel se.
25
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.3x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
STEERING
3 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 TOYOTA SUPRA. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO VIBRATE AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, THE WHEELS FAILED TO MOVE AND THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SE
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 TOYOTA SUPRA. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK AND A MESSAGE APPEARED, WARNING THE CONTACT NOT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE DUE TO A STEERING MALFUNCTION. THE CONTACT HAD TO STOP THE VEHICLE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY WHERE IT WAS TOWED TO UNIVERSAL TOYOTA (12102
- • 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,
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 TOYOTA SUPRA. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO VIBRATE AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, THE WHEELS FAILED TO MOVE AND THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SE”
— NHTSA complaint filing
OTHER
3 complaints- • EXTREME WIND BUFFETING DRIVING OVER 45MPH WITH 1 OR BOTH WINDOWS DOWN. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE YOU CAN'T HEAR WARNINGS OR ANYTHING WHEN THIS OCCURS. CAR & DRIVER RECENTLY PUBLISHED AN ARTICLE ABOUT IT AS WELL. HTTPS://WWW.CARANDDRIVER.COM/NEWS/A30380806/TOYOTA-SUPRA-WIND-NOISE-PROBLEM-FI
- • 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
- • The 2020 - 2025 Toyota Supra is manufactured by BMW and uses virtually all components supplied by BMW. The vehicle includes dual climate controls (driver / passenger) and the temperature of the air from the vents is controlled independently. It is known by BMW that the blend door or the actuator (mo
“EXTREME WIND BUFFETING DRIVING OVER 45MPH WITH 1 OR BOTH WINDOWS DOWN. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE YOU CAN'T HEAR WARNINGS OR ANYTHING WHEN THIS OCCURS. CAR & DRIVER RECENTLY PUBLISHED AN ARTICLE ABOUT IT AS WELL. HTTPS://WWW.CARANDDRIVER.COM/NEWS/A30380806/TOYOTA-SUPRA-WIND-NOISE-PROBLEM-FI”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ELECTRICAL
3 complaints- • There was a beep and then my dashboard went completely blank (was just dark) so I couldn't see any information such as how many miles per hour I was driving or how much gas I had or my navigational information or what gear I was in. Then the dashboard came back on and it said there was reduced driv
- • 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
- • The 2020 - 2025 Toyota Supra is manufactured by BMW and uses virtually all components supplied by BMW. The vehicle includes dual climate controls (driver / passenger) and the temperature of the air from the vents is controlled independently. It is known by BMW that the blend door or the actuator (mo
“There was a beep and then my dashboard went completely blank (was just dark) so I couldn't see any information such as how many miles per hour I was driving or how much gas I had or my navigational information or what gear I was in. Then the dashboard came back on and it said there was reduced driv”
— NHTSA complaint filing
DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS
3 complaints- • The vehicle Parking / Backup / Cross Traffic assist warnings do not work unless the objects are within approx 2 feet of the car. When backing up there is no warning of any on coming traffic or a child behind the car. If a individual is at the rear of the car there is no visible or audible warnings
- • The vehicle Parking / Backup / Cross Traffic assist warnings do not work unless the objects are within approx 2 feet of the car. When backing up there is no warning of any on coming traffic or a child behind the car. If a individual is at the rear of the car there is no visible or audible warnings
- • The vehicle Parking / Backup / Cross Traffic assist warnings do not work unless the objects are within approx 2 feet of the car. When backing up there is no warning of any on coming traffic or a child behind the car. If a individual is at the rear of the car there is no visible or audible warnings
“The vehicle Parking / Backup / Cross Traffic assist warnings do not work unless the objects are within approx 2 feet of the car. When backing up there is no warning of any on coming traffic or a child behind the car. If a individual is at the rear of the car there is no visible or audible warnings”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ENGINE
3 complaints- • I am reporting a safety concern involving BMW and Toyota Supra vehicles equipped with the B58 Technical Update (B58TU) engine, commonly found in model years 2019–2021. These vehicles utilize a variable-displacement engine oil pump containing an internal thermoplastic adjusting component responsible
- • The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Supra. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle with the Push-to-Start button, the vehicle hesitated while starting. A message that the engine was overheating was displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle was idling in Low Power Mode while at
- • 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 report
“I am reporting a safety concern involving BMW and Toyota Supra vehicles equipped with the B58 Technical Update (B58TU) engine, commonly found in model years 2019–2021. These vehicles utilize a variable-displacement engine oil pump containing an internal thermoplastic adjusting component responsible”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 25 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐STEERING: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 TOYOTA SUPRA. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO VIBRATE AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, THE WHEELS FAILED TO MOVE AND THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: EXTREME WIND BUFFETING DRIVING OVER 45MPH WITH 1 OR BOTH WINDOWS DOWN. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE YOU CAN'T HEAR WARNINGS OR ANYTHING WHEN THIS OCCURS. CAR & DRIVER RECENTLY PUBLISHED AN ARTICLE ABOUT IT AS WELL. HTTPS://WWW.CARANDDRIVER.COM/NEWS/A30380806/TOYOTA-SUPRA-WIND-NOISE-PROBLEM-FI
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: There was a beep and then my dashboard went completely blank (was just dark) so I couldn't see any information such as how many miles per hour I was driving or how much gas I had or my navigational information or what gear I was in. Then the dashboard came back on and it said there was reduced driv
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: The vehicle Parking / Backup / Cross Traffic assist warnings do not work unless the objects are within approx 2 feet of the car. When backing up there is no warning of any on coming traffic or a child behind the car. If a individual is at the rear of the car there is no visible or audible warnings
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Toyota SUPRA — Year Comparison
How does 2020 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 25
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 5
- Injury reports
- 3
- Segment avg
- 80
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