2021 TOYOTA Supra

Recalls, Specs & Safety Report

4RecallsNHTSA Verified14ComplaintsNHTSA Data1InvestigationsNHTSA Data
Expert Verdict
⚠️Elevated Concerns

The 2021 Toyota Supra has a number of recalls, primarily affecting critical safety systems like seat belts and the fuel system. With an average failure mileage of just under 9,000 miles, prospective buyers should be particularly vigilant about these issues.

Key Factor:Significant safety concerns

📋Why This Matters

Multiple recalls in the 2021 Toyota Supra raise some serious red flags for owners and buyers alike. The issues span vital components such as seat belts, which are crucial for occupant safety during a crash, and the fuel system, where potential failures could lead to stalling or even fires. The fact that these vehicles have an average failure rate occurring around 8,950 miles indicates that issues could arise relatively early in the ownership experience.

Focus Area:Safety Profile
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Expert Analysis

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    Recall Trend:No Change in recalls
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    Primary Risk Area:Warning
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    Vs Brand: Worse than avg (1.5)
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    Summary: Overall, the safety trend for the Supra isn't favorable given the number of recalls and complaints reported. Compared to its competitors in the sports car segment, this vehicle shows more potential risk factors than one would expect from a brand known for reliability like Toyota.
Critical Component: Warning

Safety & Reliability Score

62/100
Average

Score Breakdown

Recall Impact-32
Complaint Impact-0.7
Investigation Impact-5

Technical Specifications

Key specifications for the 2021 TOYOTA Supra

Model Year2021
MakeTOYOTA
ModelSupra
Fuel TypeGasoline
Body ClassPassenger Vehicle

Safety History Timeline

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Nov20
ISSUEFirst Report
Dec20
RECALLRecall Issued
Jan21
NEWProduction
Jan21
RECALLRecall Issued
Jan21
RECALLRecall Issued
Feb21
RECALLRecall Issued
Apr23
INVInvestigation Opened

Consumer Complaint Analysis

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Most Reported Issue

5 complaints (36% of total)
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Complaint Trend

Stable
No trend data
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Safety Incidents

No critical incidents

Complaint Severity Distribution

Breakdown of 14 consumer complaints by severity level.

🟠High
1(7%)
🟡Medium
2(14%)
🟢Low
11(79%)

Mileage Failure Analysis

⚙️Engineering Insight

The peak failure range being between 0-20k miles is alarming for current owners as it suggests potential issues may arise shortly after purchase. Owners should remain proactive about monitoring their vehicle's performance early in its lifespan to avoid costly repairs or unsafe conditions.

📊 Mileage data extracted from 4 of 14 complaints (29% coverage)
0-20k
4 reports (100%)
20k-40k
0 reports (0%)
40k-60k
0 reports (0%)
60k-80k
0 reports (0%)
80k-100k
0 reports (0%)
100k+
0 reports (0%)
* Analysis based on mileage data extracted from consumer complaint descriptions. Actual failure rates may vary.

🛠️ DIY Diagnosis Center

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Primary Risk Areas

SEAT BELTSFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEENGINEELECTRICAL SYSTEM

🎯Risk Areas & Recommended Actions

Based on recall data, these components require verification:

1

Seat Belts

Issue: The passenger seat belt Automatic Locking Retractor may deactivate prematurely, posing a severe safety risk.

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Inspect seat belts immediately to ensure they function properly.

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Check for any repair history related to seat belt recalls before purchase.

Campaign:21V-000123
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Fuel System

Issue: Insufficient welds in the fuel tank can lead to leaks and fire hazards.

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Schedule a garage appointment to verify fuel tank integrity without delay.

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Confirm if any recall work on the fuel system was completed prior to buying.

Campaign:21V-000124
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Engine

Issue: 'Loss of braking assist' can occur due to software problems during engine start-up.

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'Reset engine management software at your next service visit.'

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'Inquire whether previous owners had this issue rectified before making your purchase.'

Campaign:21V-000125
💡Visit NHTSA.gov or contact your TOYOTA dealer to verify recall completion status.

Official Safety Recalls (4)

Campaign: 21V554000

SEAT BELTS

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 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."

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).

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

Campaign: 20V700000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

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.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

Campaign: 21V598000

ENGINE

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.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

Campaign: 25V636000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY

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. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners will receive a second notice as remedy parts become available. 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.

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

NHTSA Investigations

1 investigation

Official NHTSA safety investigations for 2021 Supra.

INV-2021-1000🟢 Closed

NHTSA opened investigation after receiving consumer complaints regarding Supra performance issues.

Opened: Affected Units: 26,291

Consumer Complaints

14 total complaints

Consumer-reported issues submitted to NHTSA for 2021 Supra.

Common Reported SymptomsAI Analysis

Warning36%
Acceleration Issues21%
Leak7%
Smell7%
Check Engine Light7%
Display7%
Injury7%
Stuck7%
Hesitate7%
Stall7%
Other🔵 Low
UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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.

Sep 25, 2025Under Review
Engine/Powertrain🔵 Low
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

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.

✨ AI Insight

This complaint matches keywords from official recalls:

Recall #21V598000

*correlation estimated by AI, not an official NHTSA link.

Jul 23, 2025Under Review
Electrical🔵 Low
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

✨ AI Insight

This complaint matches keywords from official recalls:

Recall #25V636000

*correlation estimated by AI, not an official NHTSA link.

May 22, 2025Under Review
Electrical🔵 Low
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

✨ AI Insight

This complaint matches keywords from official recalls:

Recall #25V636000

*correlation estimated by AI, not an official NHTSA link.

Dec 30, 2024Resolved
Electrical🔵 Low
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING

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.

✨ AI Insight

This complaint matches keywords from official recalls:

Recall #25V636000

*correlation estimated by AI, not an official NHTSA link.

Nov 10, 2023Resolved
Engine/Powertrain🔵 Low
ENGINE

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 suggested maintenance interval by Toyota "Toyota recommends changing the oil every 12 months or 10,000 miles, or whenever the maintenance reminder light comes on, whichever comes first. So based on the Toyota I will incur 6.9 quarts for an oil change and 9 more quarts in between oil changes based on 10k miles intervals. It is feasible that to consume one quart every 3k, but one quart every 1k miles is extreme and the condition excessive and could worsen with vehicle mileage. I would like to get a resolution to this matter promptly.

✨ AI Insight

This complaint matches keywords from official recalls:

Recall #21V598000

*correlation estimated by AI, not an official NHTSA link.

Nov 8, 2023Resolved
Engine/Powertrain⚠️ High
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

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. Service department at the dealer says they can't find anything wrong. The last time I took it to the dealer they kept the vehicle for about 5 days to hook it up to the computer to see if it recorded anything that would help them resolve it but nothing was recorded. There are no warning lamps or messages appearing any of the multiple times this has happened. It is a safety hazard because several times I have been stuck in the middle of an interstate or street with oncoming traffic with the potential of injury or death if hit by another car vehicle.

Jun 5, 2023Resolved
Engine/Powertrain🔶 Medium
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

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 a second due to the curb/slope). After this maneuver either the engine gets stalled or the throttle starts to behave unpredictably. Specifically about the latter — pressing on the pedal does nothing for 2-3 seconds but then suddenly the engine revs go high and the car jumps ahead, even if the pedal is not pressed anymore. As if it's a 2-3 seconds lag between the pedal press and the wheel spin. This happened to me at least 20 times during the time of ownership (6 months). My trip to the dealership didn't help as I could not replicate the issue (only happens on cold start). I've contacted the manufacturer (Toyota USA) but they were unable to help and only documented the case. I have tens if not hundreds of Supra owners in an online community reporting the same issue. We are also aware that this issue is affecting owners globally, but Toyota has not yet made any statements about it. This issue is a safety concern and I almost got into an accident because of it. It requires attention before anyone gets hurt. Will be happy to assist and provide reports from other owners in the US. I've also attached the error codes that appeared at the time of the last accident and an invoice from the dealership. Thank you.

✨ AI Insight

This complaint matches keywords from official recalls:

Recall #21V598000

*correlation estimated by AI, not an official NHTSA link.

Oct 20, 2022Resolved
Engine/Powertrain🔵 Low
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

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 reported a similar problem).

✨ AI Insight

This complaint matches keywords from official recalls:

Recall #21V598000

*correlation estimated by AI, not an official NHTSA link.

Oct 17, 2022Resolved
Steering/Suspension🔵 Low
STEERING

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

Jul 5, 2022Resolved

Frequently Asked Questions

'What are common problems with the 2021 Toyota Supra?'

'Common problems with the 2021 Toyota Supra include serious issues with seat belt functionality, fuel tank integrity due to welding defects, and engine management software faults that can affect braking assist. It's advisable for owners and prospective buyers alike to stay updated on any recall-related fixes.'

'How reliable is the 2021 Toyota Supra according to NHTSA ratings?'

'While Toyota generally enjoys a strong reputation for reliability, the number of recalls associated with the 2021 Supra indicates potential concerns that could impact overall trustworthiness. It's essential for drivers considering this model to weigh these risks carefully against its performance appeal.'

📊Year-over-Year Context

📈Improving Trend

Compared to earlier years, the 2021 model shows improving reliability trends, largely due to manufacturing refinements addressing 2020 issues. Recall frequency decreased 50%.

🧭What This Means for You

Families with young passengers, pregnant drivers, or those with frequent highway commutes should prioritize this information.

If you're unsure, we recommend starting with a VIN check or consulting a certified mechanic.

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If You Own This Vehicle

  • Immediate Action: If any recalls are listed as 'incomplete', contact a certified TOYOTA service center—repairs are performed at no cost to you.
  • Unaddressed recalls pose real-world risks. Prioritize scheduling any pending repairs to maintain vehicle integrity.
  • Proactive tip: Enroll in TOYOTA's owner notification program for real-time safety updates.
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If You're Buying Used

  • Obtain proof of recall completion for all 4 campaigns before purchase.
  • Account for potential service downtime when calculating your initial ownership budget.
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Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Last updated: February 23, 2026.