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This page covers 13 recalls and 15 owner complaints for the 2020 Toyota Supra.
Engine complaints lead the 2020 Supra's reported issues, with a handful of owners describing starting hesitation, overheating warnings, and the vehicle dropping into low-power mode during normal driving. A recurring thread in those reports involves the variable-displacement oil pump and concerns about oil pressure regulation, though owners describe the symptoms rather than confirmed root causes. Separately, a couple of owners report steering concerns, and one flags the backup warning system, specifically that proximity alerts and cross-traffic warnings only trigger when an object is within about two feet of the vehicle, with no audible or visual warning for pedestrians or other traffic during reversing.
15
Total Complaints
3
Crash-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2020 Toyota Supra has 13 recalls, the most serious being fire risks from a corroding starter relay that can overheat and short circuit, and a fuel tank weld that can fail and allow fuel to leak.
On the steering side, a tie rod can crack or fracture under high heat or rough road conditions, reducing the driver's ability to control the vehicle. Two related recalls cover a software issue where the brake vacuum pump can be damaged at engine start, causing the brake pedal to require significantly more force and extend stopping distances. There is also a seatbelt concern: the driver's shoulder belt guide loop mount may have been improperly welded and could give way in a crash, leaving the driver without proper restraint. Several recalls affect visibility: the backup camera can retain non-default settings that make the rear image hard to see, a separate camera issue can cause the backup display to show no image at all, and the headlights may be adjustable horizontally, which can create glare for oncoming drivers or reduce the driver's own forward visibility. The headlight control units can also fail outright, cutting one or both lights. A label recall notes that the tire information sticker omits French-language text as required by Canadian regulations, which the regulator notes does not affect safety.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
What can fail
The engine starter relay can corrode, causing it to overheat and short circuit.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the engine starter at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The tire and loading information label on some vehicles lists 'NONE' for spare tire availability instead of the required bilingual text 'NONE / AUCUN', violating Canadian labeling regulations.
What the fix does
Toyota has corrected the tire and loading information label on all new vehicles to display the required bilingual text.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
A software issue may damage the vacuum pump during engine start, causing loss of brake assist. This increases brake pedal effort and stopping distance.
What the fix does
Toyota will mail you instructions to visit a dealer for an engine management software update.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
During engine startup, the engine management software may disable the power braking system. You can still brake manually, but without power assist.
What the fix does
Dealers will update your engine management software at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The weld joining the two halves of the fuel tank may not have been properly completed, which could cause the weld to break.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the entire fuel tank at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The fuel tank may not be properly welded, which could cause it to leak.
What the fix does
Toyota will mail you instructions to take your vehicle to a dealer for fuel tank replacement.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The headlamps can shift side to side, preventing them from meeting safety standards for lamp alignment and performance.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and adjust the headlamp alignment plugs as needed at no charge to restore proper positioning.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The headlight adjustment plugs were not properly installed during assembly, allowing headlights to adjust horizontally. This violates Canadian regulations that prohibit horizontal adjustment without a built-in aiming device.
What the fix does
Toyota will mail you instructions to visit a dealer for headlight inspection. If an incorrect plug is found, the dealer will replace it with the correct one.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
Under certain driving conditions like high temperatures and rough roads, the steering gear tie rod can become damaged and possibly fracture, affecting steering control.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the steering gear tie rods at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The headlight control unit may fail, causing one or both headlights to stop working.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the headlight control units at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The rearview camera doesn't reset to default settings when turned on. If brightness was previously set very low and contrast very high, the rearview image may be hard to see.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the rearview camera software. This has been combined with recall 2021-527 repairs.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The backup camera display can be adjusted to hide the rear view image, and the vehicle remembers this setting when put in reverse, leaving the screen blank.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the backup camera software at no cost to restore the display functionality.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The driver's seat belt guide loop mount may be improperly welded, potentially affecting seat belt function.
What the fix does
Toyota dealers will inspect the mount and replace the vehicle at no cost if the mount is defective.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
