2021 Toyota Supra problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (5) · Electrical System (5) · Vehicle Speed Control (1)
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Safety recalls (5)
Electrical System:starter Assembly 2026-01-30 · campaign 26V056000 · 87,394 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.
Risk: Fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 24, 2026.
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.
Seat Belts 2021-07-21 · campaign 21V554000 · 21,537 vehicles
Defect: 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
Risk: During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury.
Fix: 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).
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.
Service bulletins (82)
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 82 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-05-26 · Electrical System · 33,493 mi“the contact owns a 2021 toyota supra. the contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle the engine did not immediately start and the message regarding a starter malfunction had displayed. the vehicle was later started and driven to the local dealer who diagnosed that the start needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not yet reparied. the…”
2026-03-31 · Electrical System“see attached document for complaint. toyota motor north america, inc. has failed or is unable to remedy the safety recall (nhtsa recall no. 25v-636), issued on 26 september 2025, for my 2021 toyota supra within a reasonable period of time. according to the non-dated letter from toyota, the recall is for a defect in the engine starter relay that ma…”
2026-02-19 · Electrical System“the contact owns a 2021 toyota supra. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 25v636000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amoun…”
2026-01-21 · Electrical System“the contact owns a 2021 toyota supra. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 25v636000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the dealer was contacted. the contact disconnected the battery after parking the vehicle outside to prevent the vehicle from catching on fire. additionally,…”
2026-01-03 · Engine“i am reporting a safety recall issue involving my toyota vehicle. toyota stated that this safety recall remedy can be available in the last quarter of 2025, but the recall has still not been available and fixed. i contacted toyota and spoke with them in person several times, but they are saying that the remedy is still not available to complete the…”
2025-12-23 · Vehicle Speed Control“this 2021 toyota supra, subject to toyota’s own “original brake system defect” recall, exhibited chronic braking noise from delivery. despite multiple dealership visits, the core issue was never resolved. the defect escalated in late 2025, with the vehicle intermittently displaying the most critical “stop driving” brake warning. in mid-december 202…”
2025-09-25 · 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 win…”
2025-07-23 · 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.…”
2025-05-22 · Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer · 72,650 mi“ 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 …”
2024-12-30 · 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. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.