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2017 Toyota 86 maintenance schedule

The 2017 86 is part of the ZN6 generation (2017-2020). Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, the problems owners report for this year, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.

Service schedule

What the 2017 86 needs, and when

1 of these 10 items comes from Toyota's own published schedule. Manufacturer rows link to Toyota's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide.

ServiceIntervalSource
Engine oil and filter (FA20)

Track users shorten to 3,000-5,000

5,000 miIndependent
Engine air filter (FA20)30,000 miIndependent
Cabin air filter (FA20)30,000 miIndependent
Tire rotation (FA20)

Minor service base

7,500 miIndependent
Brake fluid (FA20)

Replace; track fluid requires shorter interval

30,000 miIndependent
Engine coolant (FA20)30,000 miIndependent
Transmission fluid (FA20)30,000 miIndependent
Spark plugs (FA20)

Labor-intensive on boxer engine

60,000 miIndependent
Serpentine belt (FA20)

Inspect and adjust

60,000 mi / 4 yearsManufacturer
Differential and transfer case fluid (FA20)

Shorten if tracked/autocrossed

30,000 miIndependent

Intervals are for normal driving; towing, short trips, extreme heat or dust shorten them. Services we could not find an interval for are left off rather than guessed.

Fluids and engines

What goes in it

Engine oil
0W-20
Transmission fluid
GL-4 (MT)

Powertrains in this generation

  • 2.0L 4-cyl (FA20 / 4U-GSE), 6MT / 6AT, RWD

Confirm the exact spec against the owner's manual or the label under the hood; capacities vary by engine and drivetrain.

Known problems

What 2017 86 owners run into

Problems reported for this model year, with the mileage they tend to show up at. Buying past a window is not automatically a pass - it just needs to be priced in.

High-pressure fuel pump failure

medium severity

$700-$1,100 to fix

Chirping noise

Source: usedcaryear.com

Clutch release bearing wear

medium severity

$1,100-$2,000 to fix

Noise when pressed

Source: usedcaryear.com

Variable Valve Timing Control Solenoid

medium severity

$179-$213 to fix

Rough idle, codes

Source: repairpal.com

Safety recalls

2 NHTSA recalls for the 2017 Toyota 86

From NHTSA's recall database, matched by model and year. Recall repairs are free at Toyota dealers, and a given car may already be fixed or fall outside a campaign, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

Tires

NHTSA 17V295000

May 2017

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.

Remedy: Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Toyota's number for this recall is 17R2.

Electrical system

NHTSA 16V920000

December 2016

Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2017 Toyota 86 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2016 through August 11, 2016 equipped with an automatic transmission and ignition key. Vehicles with a push-to-start button or manual transmission are not affected. In the affected vehicles, it may be possible to remove the ignition key without the transmission being in the "Park" position. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ignition key/transmission interlock wiring connections, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in January 31, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G0E.

Other 86 model years

ZN6 (2017-2020)

2017201820192020

Shopping new? The Toyota 86 guide covers the current model, with what it costs to keep for 1 to 15 years.

Sources

Researched 2026-09-21. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's owner's manual and service records.

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