2021 Toyota Supra Safety Report
2021 Toyota Supra Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2021 Toyota Supra
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2021 Toyota Supra. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | High (5) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Low (18) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 1 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Electrical System | Compare electrical system issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2022 | Compare against the 2022 Toyota Supra with 1 complaints and 2 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2020 | Check the 2020 Toyota Supra before buying across this generation. |
Toyota Supra Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Toyota Supra years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Toyota Supra | 1 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2020 Toyota Supra | 15 | 8 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2023 Toyota Supra | 5 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2024 Toyota Supra | 1 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2025 Toyota Supra | 2 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
2021 Toyota Supra Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2021 Toyota Supra, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Electrical System
4 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Toyota onlyEngine
4 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Engine issues Toyota onlySteering,Vehicle Speed Control,Service Brakes
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Steering,Vehicle Speed Control,Service Brakes issues Toyota onlyUnknown Or Other
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Toyota onlyFuel/Propulsion System
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Fuel/Propulsion System issues Toyota onlyElectrical System,Exterior Lighting
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System,Exterior Lighting issues Toyota onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2021 Toyota Supra
Reliability Score
The 2021 Toyota Supra receives a reliability score of 87 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates above-average reliability relative to comparable vehicles.
Known Issues for the 2021 Toyota Supra
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2021 Toyota Supra:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Assembly Recalled by BMW due to potential failure of the starter assembly, which could lead to engine stalling. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Engine Recalled by BMW for the 2020 M340i and 540i models, indicating potential issues with the engine. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Fuel Tank Assembly Recalled by BMW for the 2020-2021 Z4 and Supra models, with a potential fuel leak issue. |
Low | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Brake System Recalled by Toyota for an original brake system defect, causing chronic braking noise. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2021 Toyota Supra:
23% of reported issues involve the starter assembly.
15% of reported issues involve the fuel tank assembly.
12% of reported issues involve the engine.
10% of reported issues involve the brake system.
Recall Details for the 2021 Toyota Supra
The following 5 recalls have been issued for the 2021 Toyota Supra by NHTSA:
Summary: 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.
Consequence: Fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 24, 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.
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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 will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 14, 2025...
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Summary: 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 ...
Consequence: 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).
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2021 Toyota Supra
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2021 Toyota Supra with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 1 complaint involved crashes.
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 ...
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 ...
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 provid...
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 Unintende...
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.
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.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2021 Toyota Supra. The contact stated that after obtaining the vehicle's Carfax history report, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 47,764, and after receiving Carfax history report, it was discovered that the mileage was 72,650.
Vehicle fails to restart after automatic ignition shut off when pressure is removed from brake pedal causing vehicle to shift into neutral without engine power. Vehicle also fails to start showing "starter system fault" error.
Passenger side low beam headlight suddenly stopped working on the highway. Symptoms same as Toyota recall 19TA20, however vehicle is not part of the recall campaign. Vehicle displayed error "Right low beam malfunction". Dealership is not willing to investigate under recall coverage.
I am extremely concerned this vehicle consumed .9 Quarts of oil which barely reached 1k miles from the oil consumption test performed by Toyota TECH TIP T-TT-0642-21 (Loyalty Toyota). If the vehicle had consumed the full one 1QT the engine could be deemed a replacement. By researching the internet, other 2021 Toyota 3.0 owners are having similar conditions at different intervals. According to the...
I am not sure what components or systems failed or malfunctioned. I just know that randomly when I am at a complete stop and proceed to try to go onto oncoming traffic, the vehicle hesitates as if it is about to die out and then moves at a crawl for roughly 3-4 seconds and then kicks in and accelerates back to normal. I have taken the vehicle to be serviced 4 times but nothing has being resolved. ...
I own a new 2021 Toyota Supra and along with other owners of this new model, there is a safety issue that has been identified. There is a repeating issue with unresponsive/unpredictable throttle behavior for me and other Toyota Supra owners. It only happens on a cold start, when going in reverse on a slope (exiting the garage) and when traction control gets engaged (the wheel gets in the air for ...
After a cold start, the vehicle will have sluggish/hesitant acceleration from a dead stop initially while trying to pull out of an intersection after the brakes have been applied. This has occurred several times and other owners have reported similar issues. Additionally, under rare situations the vehicle will shift into neutral and shut off when encountering this problem (other owners have also r...
Drivers side tie rod has completely broken in half. This happened whilst just backing the car out of my garage and just starting down the drive at 1 mph. Had vehicle picked up and taken to the local dealer where I purchased the vehicle. Toyota refused to cover repair under warranty, saying I would have to pay for a $5000+ repair
Unknown. Car is consuming a lot of oil in low mileage. Oil has been changed twice, once at 1200 miles, again at 2500 miles. Manual states oil change interval is 10,000 miles. Had an oil consumption warning at 7,xxx miles. Many other 2021 3.0 Supra owners are complaining of consumption issues
Oil consumption of 1qt at 2800 miles and another one at 5800 miles. Warning message prompted at each time to add a quart. contacted dealer and tech. advised same thing with no further assistance.
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Supra. The contact stated while driving at 40-45 MPH and approaching a stopped vehicle, he decelerated to 20 MPH and continued to slightly depress the brake pedal; however, the anti-lock braking system engaged inadvertently and the vehicle failed to decelerate as needed and started skidding. The contact depressed the brake pedal harder but it failed to operate as nee...
I WAS ABOUT 8 MILES INTO MY DRIVE AND CAME UP ON A RED LIGHT AND WENT TOP PUSH THE BRAKES AND THERE WAS NO ASSIST, I HAD TO SWERVE INTO ANOTHER LANE AND STAND ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO AVOID REAR ENDING THE STOPPED CARS. THE CARS BRAKES STILL HAVE NO ASSIST AND THERE ARE NO WARNING LIGHTS OR MALFUNCTION INDICATORS
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2021 Toyota Supra
Has the 2021 TOYOTA SUPRA been recalled?
Yes, the 2021 TOYOTA SUPRA has 5 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2021 TOYOTA SUPRA have?
The 2021 TOYOTA SUPRA has 18 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 1 involved crashes. No injuries or deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2021 TOYOTA SUPRA?
The 2021 TOYOTA SUPRA does not have an NHTSA safety rating on file. This can happen for newer model years, specialty vehicles, or models that have not been crash-tested.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 TOYOTA SUPRA?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2021 TOYOTA SUPRA involve electrical system (4 complaints), engine (4 complaints), steering,vehicle speed control,service brakes (1 complaints). Other affected components include unknown or other, fuel/propulsion system, electrical system,exterior lighting.
How many crash reports does the 2021 TOYOTA SUPRA have?
There are 1 crash reports associated with the 2021 TOYOTA SUPRA out of 18 total complaints (5.6% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2021 TOYOTA SUPRA have?
There are no fire reports for the 2021 TOYOTA SUPRA in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2021 TOYOTA SUPRA?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2021 TOYOTA SUPRA.
How many injuries are reported for the 2021 TOYOTA SUPRA?
No injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2021 TOYOTA SUPRA.
Should I buy a 2021 TOYOTA SUPRA?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 TOYOTA SUPRA is research thoroughly before purchasing. It has 18 complaints, 5 recalls. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2021 TOYOTA SUPRA?
The components with the most failures on the 2021 TOYOTA SUPRA are: 1. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (4 complaints), 2. ENGINE (4 complaints), 3. STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES (1 complaints), 4. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (1 complaints), 5. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (1 complaints). ELECTRICAL SYSTEM is the single most-reported problem area with 4 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2021 TOYOTA SUPRA?
Be aware of the recalls related to the electrical system, engine, fuel tank, and brake systems. Ensure your vehicle is up to date with all recalls and repairs. The 2021 TOYOTA SUPRA has 18 NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record.
How reliable is the 2021 TOYOTA SUPRA?
The 2021 TOYOTA SUPRA receives a reliability score of 87/100, indicating above-average reliability. This is based on 18 owner complaints, 5 recalls, and 1 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Starter Assembly and Engine.
What are the known issues with the 2021 TOYOTA SUPRA?
Known issues with the 2021 TOYOTA SUPRA include: Starter Assembly, Engine, Fuel Tank Assembly, Brake System. These are based on patterns found across 18 NHTSA complaints. 5 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
What are the most common issues with the 2021 Toyota Supra?
The most common issues include electrical system problems, engine issues, fuel tank assembly defects, and brake system problems.
Are there any recalls for the 2021 Toyota Supra?
Yes, there are recalls for the electrical system, engine, fuel tank assembly, and brake system. Check for recalls and ensure timely repairs.
What should I do if I notice any issues with my 2021 Toyota Supra?
Contact Toyota or a certified dealer to check for recalls and address any issues promptly.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be aware of the recalls related to the electrical system, engine, fuel tank, and brake systems. Ensure your vehicle is up to date with all recalls and repairs.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2021 Toyota Supra
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2021 Toyota Supra. The data includes 18 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 5 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 1 reported crashes, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-16