Toyota Gt86 reliability
The Toyota Gt86 fails its MOT less often than most cars 6 to 10 years old: 14.1% of 4,496 tests failed in 2023, against 24.4% on average.
2 DVSA recalls for the Toyota Gt86
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
Due to improper valve train design inside the engine excessive stress is generated compared to the design condition
Excessive stress may cause the valve spring to fracture.
Fix: Replace the valve springs with improved components.
Recalled models: GT86 · 3,505 vehicles
Power steering assistance may be lost
Under certain conditions the electrical terminal of the wiring harness connected to the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) of the EPS slide causes abrasion on the tin-plating layer of the connector. This can cause wear debris to form which can accumulate and become oxidized. Occasionally the driver�s knee may press against the lower cover when entering or exiting the vehicle causing the cover to press against the EPS wiring harness. This contact may result in the connector terminal sliding onto the �electrical insulator� (oxidized accumulation) resulting in electrical contact failure. The EPS ECU then turns on the EPS warning light/sound and steering assist stops.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the EPS ECU and EPS harness.
Recalled models: GT86 · 4,556 vehicles
Checking a Toyota Gt86 before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.