At a glance
What can fail
The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the engine starter at no cost to you.
This page covers 6 recalls and 19 owner complaints for the 2021 Toyota Supra.
Electrical system complaints make up the largest share of what 2021 Supra owners report, with several describing concerns serious enough that they disconnected the battery or parked the vehicle outdoors as a precaution against fire risk. A smaller but notable group of owners report engine-related issues, though the specifics vary across those complaints. One recurring electrical symptom involves brake system warning messages appearing intermittently, including critical stop-driving alerts, with owners describing multiple dealership visits without a resolution. On the HVAC side, at least one owner reports a blend door actuator problem causing the driver's side to blow cold air while the passenger side stays warm, with heat only functioning properly at the highest temperature setting.
19
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
By System
The 2021 Toyota Supra has 6 recalls, the most serious being two separate fire risks: a starter relay that can corrode, overheat, and short circuit, and a fuel tank weld that can fail and leak fuel near an ignition source. The starter relay issue can occur even when the vehicle is parked and turned off, and one filing notes it specifically affects certain 2.0L-equipped vehicles. On the engine side, a software issue in the engine management system can cause a loss of brake assist during startup, though full mechanical braking remains available. There is also a seatbelt concern: a faulty retractor can fail to hold the belt correctly in a crash, raising the risk of injury to the occupant.
At a glance
What can fail
The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the engine starter at no cost to you.
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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 →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Water can leak into the starter relay, causing corrosion. This may lead to the relay short-circuiting and the starter overheating.
What the fix does
The engine starter will be replaced at a Toyota dealership to prevent the relay from failing.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
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.
At a glance
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.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger seat belt retractor may unlock too early before the belt fully retracts, reducing crash protection.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt retractors if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
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.