2020 TOYOTA SUPRA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
22
Owner Complaints
8
Recalls
20
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2020 TOYOTA SUPRA
The 2020 TOYOTA SUPRA has received a total of 22 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 10 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY, ENGINE. 20 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (3 complaints), Steering (3 complaints), and Unknown Or Other (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2020 TOYOTA SUPRA
NHTSA has recorded 10 recalls for the 2020 TOYOTA SUPRA, potentially affecting up to 568,805 vehicles.
Recall 25V636000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
| 199,674 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 21V598000 — ENGINE
| 50,024 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 21V598000 — ENGINE
| 50,024 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 20V516000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 4,265 vehicles affected
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."
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 20V516000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 4,265 vehicles affected
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."
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 20V700000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 49 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 20V355000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 2,779 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: A damaged or fractured tie rod may affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 19V850000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 245 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: Headlight failure can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 19V684000 — BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
| 257,473 vehicles affected
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,...
Consequence: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 19V653000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT
| 7 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2020 TOYOTA SUPRA
22 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 TOYOTA SUPRA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention Warnings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
rear end crash
rear end crash
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 air is mixed per the control setting - can break or be deformed. This is a manufacturing defect in the heating unit, not a wear issue. No heat is available to the driver either through the center vent, the left vent, and most importantly from a safety standpoint, the vents at the windshield. This means defrosting or defogging the windshield during winter is virtually impossible because only extremely cold air is available on the driver's side. Since it is made by BMW, the Supra is at risk for the same issue. There are several reports on the internet from Supra owners and many, many from BMW owners who identified the problem and even attempted to create stronger replacement parts. On or about July 26, 2021, NHTSA published two safety recall / service bulletins for BMW and Mini for this problem: SI M64 02 21 and SIB 64 06 21. The cost of repair through Toyota or an independent repair shop is purportedly several thousand dollars because the entire interior dash must be removed to access the heating unit to replace the defective part(s). The Toyota Supra should be subject to the same safety recalls and the repairs should be provided by the dealership or authorized repair shop.
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 air is mixed per the control setting - can break or be deformed. This is a manufacturing defect in the heating unit, not a wear issue. No heat is available to the driver either through the center vent, the left vent, and most importantly from a safety standpoint, the vents at the windshield. This means defrosting or defogging the windshield during winter is virtually impossible because only extremely cold air is available on the driver's side. Since it is made by BMW, the Supra is at risk for the same issue. There are several reports on the internet from Supra owners and many, many from BMW owners who identified the problem and even attempted to create stronger replacement parts. On or about July 26, 2021, NHTSA published two safety recall / service bulletins for BMW and Mini for this problem: SI M64 02 21 and SIB 64 06 21. The cost of repair through Toyota or an independent repair shop is purportedly several thousand dollars because the entire interior dash must be removed to access the heating unit to replace the defective part(s). The Toyota Supra should be subject to the same safety recalls and the repairs should be provided by the dealership or authorized repair shop.
Safety Rating for the 2020 TOYOTA SUPRA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2020 TOYOTA SUPRA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 TOYOTA SUPRA
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 20 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2020 TOYOTA SUPRA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB 23-01 — SUSPENSION
SPL Parts, Inc. manufacturers and distributes aftermarket lower control arms for dedicated competition vehicles and "track day" cars some of which may be used on both track and highway. SB 23-01 adresses proper installation torque of cap bolt fasteners attaching SPL's aftermarket lower control arms, recurring inspection and confirmation of...
T-TT-0644-21 — EQUIPMENT
TT: Some 2020-2021 model year Supra vehicles may experience a condition where the rear hatch will not open electrically and/or from the interior manual release handle.
T-TT-0639-21 — POWER TRAIN
TT: Customers may state they have a fluid leak from under the vehicle or technicians may notice a leak while performing other work.
T-SB-0006-20 — BACK OVER PREVENTION
TSB: Some 2020 model year Supra vehicles may exhibit a noise during normal seat operation while moving in the forward or rearward direction. This condition occurs more frequently in hot conditions where the vehicle interior temperatures are high. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
T-SB-0002-20 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
TSB: Some 2020 model year Supra vehicles equipped with navigation require a new process for updating map data. This procedure is unique to Supra and is available to customers at any time during their map update service period. Updated map data is released periodically, and there is no activation key/code...
T-TT-0591-20 — SEAT BELTS
TT: A message to replace the battery may indicate on the dash. This message can display when the voltage drops too low and is to assure the customer receives the vehicle with a fully charged battery. Due to the high amp draw when the vehicle is not shut down, this...
T-TT-0591-20 — POWER TRAIN
TT: A message to replace the battery may indicate on the dash. This message can display when the voltage drops too low and is to assure the customer receives the vehicle with a fully charged battery. Due to the high amp draw when the vehicle is not shut down, this...
T-TT-0591-20 — PARKING BRAKE
TT: A message to replace the battery may indicate on the dash. This message can display when the voltage drops too low and is to assure the customer receives the vehicle with a fully charged battery. Due to the high amp draw when the vehicle is not shut down, this...
T-SB-0151-19 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: Flash reprogramming allows the Electric Control Unit (ECU) software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for the Supra are released as field-fix procedures described in individual service bulletins. This bulletin details the ECU flash reprogramming process and outlines use of the Toyota-ISTA Diagnostic Software. BEFORE...
T-SB-0151-19 — POWER TRAIN
TSB: Flash reprogramming allows the Electric Control Unit (ECU) software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for the Supra are released as field-fix procedures described in individual service bulletins. This bulletin details the ECU flash reprogramming process and outlines use of the Toyota-ISTA Diagnostic Software. BEFORE...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 TOYOTA SUPRA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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