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2020 Toyota 86

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 86.

Transmission Automatic (S6)

The 2020 Toyota 86 enters the reference set as a model-year variant paired with a six-speed automatic transmission and an EPA fuel-economy rating of 24 mpg city, 32 mpg highway, and 27 mpg combined. On the reliability side, it draws a single owner complaint concentrated in the engine and fuel/propulsion system, with no recalls on file — a notably clean record when set against the broader 2017–2020 complaint history tracked for the nameplate. Within that four-year window, the 2020 sits at the quieter end of the range, well below the 2019 peak of ten complaints and essentially matching the 2018 low of a single filing. For a researcher weighing year-to-year volatility, that positions the 2020 as a stable, low-issue data point rather than an outlier worth flagging.

Model year2020201920182017

Quick specs

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

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 filterSU00306405 alt 17801YZZ03
Fuel filterSU00304166 alt SU00301105
Spark plugSU00304931
Front wiper bladesSU00309450 alt 8521212470
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 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.

Torque lug nuts to 89 ft-lbs.

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts70.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts63.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts89 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity0.75-0.97 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Standard BCI Group Number35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance390 cca

Brakes

ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementRear: Floating Caliper: .334
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .866; Rear: .650; Front: 1.102
Maximum Drum DiameterParking Brake: 7.520

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
113.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 13.013 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
184.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 18.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 93°84 in
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°15 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
126.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 26.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 13.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 60°26 ft. lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
184.0 inch lbs., Step 2:18.084 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) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
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.

The 2020 Toyota 86 registers the lowest complaint count (1) and zero recalls across the four‑year span, a sharp drop from the 10 complaints seen in 2019 and the modest 2 and 1 complaints in 20172018. Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) also follow a downward trajectory, falling from 101 in 2017 to 71 in 2020, indicating progressively fewer manufacturer‑issued corrective notices. No investigations, crash‑related complaints, or fire complaints are recorded for 2020, and the single complaint is confined to the “Engine, Fuel/Propulsion System” area, with the data not specifying a root cause. This pattern suggests that 2020 sits at the most reliable point in the current generation’s trend, making it a comparatively strong year to consider for a used purchase.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
71
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 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 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 71 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

Does the 2020 86 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 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.