2019 Toyota 86 Safety Report

The 2019 Toyota 86 presents a mixed safety picture based on NHTSA data. While it has a relatively low number of total complaints (9), these complaints include significant safety concerns such as 2 crashes, 2 fires, and 3 injuries. The vehicle received a 4-star rating for frontal crash tests and an excellent 5-star rating for rollover, but overall and side impact ratings are not available. A critical safety recall addresses a defective low-pressure fuel pump, which can lead to engine stalls and increase crash risk. This recall is directly linked to complaints of engine failure and vehicle fires, highlighting a serious potential hazard. Common complaint patterns revolve around the engine and fuel system, with 2 complaints each. Specific incidents include sudden engine failure, loss of motive power, and fuel leaks leading to vehicle fires. One complaint explicitly mentions a brand new car with less than 1000 miles shutting off, leaking gas, and catching fire within seconds. Another concerning issue is related to the SRS airbag system, with one complaint detailing the warning light constantly illuminating, and a separate crash complaint where seat belts reportedly released upon impact, causing injuries. The single recall for the 2019 Toyota 86 is for a defective low-pressure fuel pump, which affects the FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP component. This recall is highly relevant to the reported engine and fuel system issues, including the two fire incidents. The consequence of this defect, an engine stall while driving, directly increases the risk of a crash. The crash test performance, with a 4-star frontal and 5-star rollover rating, suggests reasonable structural integrity in those specific scenarios, but the lack of overall and side ratings, combined with critical component failures and recall, indicates areas of concern that potential buyers should be aware of.

Our recommendation: Given the critical recall for fuel pump failure, reports of engine issues, and fire incidents, potential buyers should ensure all recall work has been completed and consider a thorough pre-purchase inspection focusing on the engine, fuel system, and electrical components.