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2020 Toyota SUPRA

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

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Quick Summary

The 2020 Toyota SUPRA has 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.0x the segment average of 25. 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. There are 8 recalls issued for this model year.

5 crash reports 3 injuries

25

Total Complaints

8

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.0x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

STEERING

3 complaints
12%
  • • 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,
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“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

When Problems Appear on the 2020 Toyota SUPRA

Based on 11 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 1K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage
0-30K
11
30-60K
0
60-100K
0
100-150K
0
150-200K
0
200K+
0

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (8)

ENGINE02/08/2021

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.

Fix: 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.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2020 Toyota SUPRA

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.
Full coverage / year
$2,377
Full coverage / month
$198
Liability only / year
$754
vs US avg
+42%
How this estimate is calculated
US base full-coverage premium$1674
× state (US)1.00x
× vehicle class (coupe-sports)1.42x
× theft risk1.00x
× safety rating1.00x
× vehicle age1.00x
= Full coverage estimate$2377

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Recommended Toyota SUPRA Service Intervals

Oil change
10K mi / 12 mo
Tire rotation
5K mi
Brake fluid
30 months
Transmission fluid
60K mi
Engine coolant
100K mi
Spark plugs
120K mi
Cabin air filter
30K mi
Engine air filter
30K mi
Differential (AWD/4WD)
60K mi

0W-20 synthetic oil recommended. ToyotaCare covers first 2 years / 25K miles of scheduled maintenance for new vehicles. Hybrid battery: 10 yr / 150K miles warranty.

"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.

Toyota New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)
3 yr / 36K mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60K mi
Hybrid/EV battery
10 yr / 150K mi
Corrosion (rust perforation)
5 yr / unlimited mi
Roadside assistance
2 yr / 25K mi

Hybrid battery is 10yr/150K miles for 2020+ hybrids. ToyotaCare (2yr/25K miles complimentary maintenance) is included.

These are the terms for a new Toyota. If you're buying a used 2020 SUPRA, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Toyota dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

STEERING(~50K mi)
$500
OTHER(~50K mi)
$500
ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)
$500
DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)
$500
ENGINE(~50K mi)
$500

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:

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    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

  • ☐
    RECALLS: Verify all 8 recalls have been completed — free at any Toyota dealer
  • ☐
    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.

2023
6Excellent Reliability
2021
26Below Average
2020
25Average
Full years-to-avoid analysis →

NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
25
Recalls
8
Fire reports
0
Crash reports
5
Injury reports
3
Segment avg
25

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