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2019 Toyota 86

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 86.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2019 Toyota 86 is a compact, two‑door sports coupe built on a lightweight passenger‑car platform, featuring a 5.7‑quart 0W‑20 engine‑oil capacity and an S6 automatic transmission that delivers 24/32/27 EPA‑rated mpg. Its most notable specification is the modest fuel economy that balances spirited driving with everyday practicality, while the 5.7‑quart oil capacity underscores the model’s emphasis on engine care. In terms of reliability, the 2019 model year tops the 20172020 complaint range with ten owner complaints—primarily engine‑related—and a single recall, placing it at the higher end of Toyota’s reliability spectrum for this generation and signaling that prospective buyers should pay particular attention to engine maintenance.

Model year2020201920182017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.7 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque89 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy24/32/27 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 35 · 390 CCA battery, OE oil filter 90915YZZS1. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 35 · 390 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnTRLYOEM · verified
Tire size215/45R17 87WOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZS1
Engine air filter17801YZZ03 alt SU00306405
Fuel filterSU00304166 alt SU00301105
Spark plugSU00304931
Front wiper blades8521212470 alt SU00309450
Serpentine beltSU00302202
ThermostatSU00304960 alt SU00311169
Cabin air filter8856837020

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length166.9 in
Overall width70.1 in
Overall height50.8 in
Wheelbase101.2 in
Curb weight2758 lb
Track (front / rear)59.8 / 60.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)55/45

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined24 / 32 / 27 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the 86 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.2–7.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.20 sec — 2020 GT Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2020GT Coupe 2.0L F-46.20 sec14.80 sec205 hpRWD
2017Coupe 2.0L F-46.20 sec14.80 sec205 hpRWD
2017Coupe 2.0L F-46.40 sec14.90 sec205 hpRWD
2017860 Special Edition Coupe 2.0L F-46.80 sec15.20 sec205 hpRWD
2017Coupe 2.0L F-47.70 sec16.00 sec205 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.7 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 89 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-2-4.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDot 3
Engine CoolantHOAT
Engine Coolant Capacity7.6
Engine CoolantHOAT
Engine Coolant Capacity7.9
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity5.7 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)4.7 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)4.7 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)13.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)16.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts70.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts70 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts63 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts89 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub140.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-2-4
Spark Plug ManufacturerToyota
Spark Plug Gap.028
Spark Plug Torque13 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing2.5 degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance7.5 degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPM@ Idle rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity0.750 - 0.975 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeND-8 or equivalent
Standard BCI Group Number35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance390 cca

Service checks

RPM51.0-73.0 @ Idle rpm
Residual Pressure21.0

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque19.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.0591 in; Front: 0.0472 in; Rear: 0.063 in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementRear: .334
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .866; Rear: .650
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .002; Rear: .002
Maximum Drum DiameterParking Brake: 7.520

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
113 ft. lbs., Step 2: 0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 1313 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
184 inch lbs., Step 2: 18 ft. lbs., Step 3: 93°.84 in
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9015 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 74 ft. lbs., Step 3: Loosen all Bolts 360° in reverse order., Step 4: 15 ft. lbs., Step 5: 31 ft. lbs., Step 6: Turn 100°, Step 7: Bolts 1 & 2: Turn 100°, Step 8: Bolts 3-6: Turn 50°.15 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
126 ft. lbs., Step 2: 0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 26 ft. lbs., Step 4: 0 ft. lbs., Step 5: 13 ft. lbs., Step 6: 60°.26 ft. lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
184 inch lbs., Step 2: 1884 in

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Tank (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Clutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap O-Ring (inspect)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 75,000 miFuel Filter (replace)
At 135,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Federal data positions 2019 as a pronounced outlier within the Toyota 86 generation, with ten complaints marking a tenfold increase over 2018 and 2020 levels and a fivefold increase over 2017, even as recalls stabilized at one unit and technical service bulletins continued their steady decline to 72. This places 2019 at the apex of an otherwise flat reliability curve spanning 2017 through 2020, with the specific catalyst for the spike remaining unspecified in federal records. Complaint concentrations center on Engine and Fuel/Propulsion Systems with two filings each, accompanied by two crash-related and two fire-related incidents, though the data provides no causal attribution for these events. Notably, while complaint volume surged, actual recall activity remained consistent with the previous year and below 2017 levels, suggesting the elevated reports did not trigger widespread manufacturer corrective action. Given the immediate return to minimal complaints and zero recalls in 2020, the 2019 model year appears to represent an isolated statistical variance rather than a systematic reliability decline, making it a conditionally acceptable purchase contingent upon thorough pre-sale mechanical verification, particularly of engine and fuel system integrity.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
72
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
10
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 2 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Frontal★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 10 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine2
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Suspension,Back Over Prevention1
Air Bags1
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other1
Seat Belts1
Structure,Electronic Stability Control (Esc),Engine1
Vehicle Speed Control,Unknown Or Other,Service Brakes1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V587000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel PumpReported 29/07/2021

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may… Remedy: Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 72 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0055-24 Rev22026-01-07Unknown Or OtherSome 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
T-SB-0058-23 Rev12025-06-13Electrical SystemThe air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the…
T-SB-0035-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureAcid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to…
T-SB-0038-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureTo prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film…
T-SB-0039-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureThe condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 86 take?

5.7 qt of 0W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 86 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 86 get?

EPA figures are 24 city / 32 highway / 27 combined mpg.