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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2021 Toyota Supra recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
5
Park-it warnings
1
Complaints
20
Latest campaign
Jan 30, 2026

Recall summary by component5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsPark‑itLatestCampaign IDs
Electrical system21Jan 30, 2026
Engine1–Aug 2, 2021
Seat belts1–Jul 21, 2021
Fuel system, gasoline1–Nov 12, 2020

Safety recalls5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
1Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Jan 30, 2026Latest campaign
Jan 30, 202626V056000

Electrical system: starter assembly

Fire increases the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V056000
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 26V056000 · Jan 30, 2026
Sep 23, 202525V636000

Electrical system: starter assembly relay

A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.

Park outside, away from structures
DetailsHide details for campaign 25V636000
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 25V636000 · Sep 23, 2025
Aug 2, 202121V598000

Engine

Loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V598000
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 21V598000 · Aug 2, 2021
Jul 21, 202121V554000

Seat belts

During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V554000
What's wrong
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 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X2 M35i, Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE), MINI Convertible (Cooper, Cooper S, JCW), MINI Clubman (Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW), MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), Rolls Royce Ghost, MINI Countryman (Cooper S E All4), Rolls Royce Phantom, Rolls Royce Cullinan, and Toyota Supra vehicles. The passenger seat belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, before the webbing fully retracts. As such, these assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk
During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
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).
Campaign
NHTSA 21V554000 · Jul 21, 2021
Nov 12, 202020V700000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage tank assembly

The failed weld may allow fuel to leak, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.

DetailsHide details for campaign 20V700000
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 20V700000 · Nov 12, 2020
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component20

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
20Complaints filed
1Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system840000
Engine630000
Service brakes315100
Steering210000
Unknown or other210000
Fuel/propulsion system210000
Vehicle speed control15000
Exterior lighting15000
Power train15000
Air15100

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Electrical system

    “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.”

    Filed 05/26/2026 · ODI 11739994
  • 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.”

    Filed 03/31/2026 · ODI 11728325
  • 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.”

    Filed 02/19/2026 · ODI 11719124

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2021 Toyota Supra recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Toyota Supra have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Toyota Supra. The most recent, 26V056000 (reported January 30, 2026), concerns electrical system. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2021 Toyota Supra recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 2 campaigns. Others: engine (1), seat belts (1), fuel system, gasoline (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Toyota Supra?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 8 complaints out of 20 filed with NHTSA (40%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 Toyota Supra?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Toyota dealer.

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