2020 Toyota Supra problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (3) · Steering (2) · Wheels (1)
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Safety recalls (8)
Electrical System:starter Assembly:relay 2025-09-23 · campaign 25V636000 · 199,674 vehicles ⚠ PARK OUTSIDE
Defect: 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.
Risk: A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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 became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 14, 2025.
Engine 2021-08-02 · campaign 21V598000 · 50,024 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: Loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly 2020-11-12 · campaign 20V700000 · 49 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: The failed weld may allow fuel to leak, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Fix: 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.
Exterior Lighting:headlights 2020-08-27 · campaign 20V516000 · 4,265 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i and 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The headlamps are able to be adjusted horizontally. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Should the headlamps be adjusted horizontally, there could be increased glare and reduced visibility for oncoming drivers, or reduced visibility for the vehicle operator, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlamp vertical and horizontal adjustment plugs, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2020. BMW owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly 2020-06-15 · campaign 20V355000 · 2,779 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 Z4 sDrive30i, 2019-2020 330i xDrive, M340i and M340i xDrive, 2020 X3M and X4M, and Toyota Supra vehicles. In certain driving conditions, such as high temperatures and rough road surfaces, a steering gear tie rod may become damaged, possibly resulting in a fractured tie rod.
Risk: A damaged or fractured tie rod may affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW and Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear tie rods, free of charge. The recall began August 14, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
Exterior Lighting:headlights 2019-11-27 · campaign 19V850000 · 245 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 Z4 M40i, Z4 sDrive30i, 330i and 330i xDrive vehicles as well as 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The headlight control units may fail causing a loss of one or both of the headlights.
Risk: Headlight failure can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlight control units, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 2019-09-27 · campaign 19V684000 · 257,473 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and Coupe 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, X5 sDrive, X5 xDrive, X5 M50i, X6 xDrive, X6 M50i, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, Z4 sDrive, Z4 M40i, 740Le xDrive and 745Le xDrive, 2018-2
Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
Seat Belts:front 2019-09-12 · campaign 19V653000 · 7 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The driver's seat belt guide loop mount may have been improperly welded.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the mount could become damaged and the seat belt may not properly restrain the driver, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Owners have been notified, and Toyota dealers will inspect the seat belt guide loop mount. If the mount is defective, the vehicle will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2019. Owners may contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is K0R.
Service bulletins (75)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes 2026-07-28 · T-SB-0042-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2020 – 2026 model year supra vehicles may exhibit obd-related dtc codes that can't be cleared during emission testing
Unknown Or Other 2026-01-07 · T-SB-0055-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2026 toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0039-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. if these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof,
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0038-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
to prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. the purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer.
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0035-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. if these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage to the painted surfa
Structure:body 2024-12-05 · T-SB-0061-23 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
toyota vehicles are currently protected with rapgardtm protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. this material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. follow the removal procedure in this bulletin to remove the rapgardtm protective film wi
Showing the 6 most recent of 75 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-07-24 · Unknown Or Other“there is currently an ongoing recall for the gr supra over the starter. i currently drive a 2020 and have had periodic starter malfunctions. this is when i go to start the car it states starter system malfunction then lets me still turn it on after clearing the error message. i have brought this up to my dealership and due to the intermittent natur…”
2026-03-19 · Engine“i am reporting a safety concern involving bmw and toyota vehicles equipped with the b58 technical update (b58tu) engine, commonly found in 2019–2021 models. these engines use a variable displacement oil pump with an internal thermoplastic adjusting component that regulates oil pressure. field reports show this component can fracture, causing sudden…”
2026-03-05 · Engine · 25,000 mi“the contact owns a 2020 toyota supra. the contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle with the push-to-start button, the vehicle hesitated while starting. a message that the engine was overheating was displayed. the contact stated that the vehicle was idling in low power mode while at a stoplight, and the vehicle hesitated while accel…”
2026-02-27 · Engine“i am reporting a safety concern involving bmw and toyota supra vehicles equipped with the b58 technical update (b58tu) engine, commonly found in model years 2019–2021. these vehicles utilize a variable-displacement engine oil pump containing an internal thermoplastic adjusting component responsible for regulating oil pressure. field failures are i…”
2025-01-31 · Unknown Or Other“the 2020 - 2025 toyota supra is manufactured by bmw and uses virtually all components supplied by bmw. the vehicle includes dual climate controls (driver / passenger) and the temperature of the air from the vents is controlled independently. it is known by bmw that the blend door or the actuator (motor) - which regulates how much cold versus hot ai…”
2024-11-15 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings“the vehicle parking / backup / cross traffic assist warnings do not work unless the objects are within approx 2 feet of the car. when backing up there is no warning of any on coming traffic or a child behind the car. if a individual is at the rear of the car there is no visible or audible warnings. only warning is either seeing the individual in…”
2023-03-08 · Unknown Or Other“rear hatch will not open electrically and/or from the interior manual release handle. if someone gets stuck in the trunk or a pet, won't be able to come out. i had items i bought and if they included battery or dangerous item, my safety would be at risk. there is no rear realse hatch button from the outside the car. no other problems or accidents. …”
2022-03-06 · Electrical System“there was a beep and then my dashboard went completely blank (was just dark) so i couldn't see any information such as how many miles per hour i was driving or how much gas i had or my navigational information or what gear i was in. then the dashboard came back on and it said there was reduced driver assitance (but did not say what was wrong). th…”
2021-11-04 · Service Brakes“i scheduled an appointment to get an oil change and recall issue taken care of by a toyota dealership near me. i dropped it off in the morning and when i called to check up on it in the afternoon they did not even begin to work on the car. i had picked it up because they said they were unable to get to it. keep in mind they were still working on ot…”
2021-04-27 · Visibility/Wiper · 7,100 mi“windshield cracks from very very tiny knick, about the size of 1/2 of a grain of salt. i am in multiple toyota supra groups in facebook and numerous people have complained about this issue. i feel the windshield doesn't meet safety regulations for impacts. the windshields appear to look like a single pane of glass, not laminated double pane.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.