2022 Toyota GR86 maintenance schedule

The 2022 GR86 is part of the ZN8 generation (2022-2025). 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 2022 GR86 needs, and when

2 of these 10 items come 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 (FA24D)

Mandatory for GR models / short intervals

5,000 mi / 6 monthsManufacturer
Engine air filter (FA24D)30,000 miIndependent
Cabin air filter (FA24D)30,000 miIndependent
Tire rotation (FA24D)

Minor service base

7,500 miIndependent
Brake fluid (FA24D)

Track fluid requires shorter interval

30,000 miIndependent
Engine coolant (FA24D)30,000 miIndependent
Transmission fluid (FA24D)30,000 miIndependent
Spark plugs (FA24D)

Labor-intensive on boxer engine

60,000 miIndependent
Serpentine belt (FA24D)

Inspect and adjust

60,000 mi / 4 yearsManufacturer
Differential and transfer case fluid (FA24D)

Shorten if tracked

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

Powertrains in this generation

  • 2.4L 4-cyl (FA24D), 228 hp, 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 2022 GR86 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.

RTV sealant clogs oil pickup

high severity

Engine oil starvation, rod knock

Source: rerev.com

High-pressure fuel pump chirp

medium severity

$700-$1,100 to fix

Chirping noise

Source: rerev.com

Safety recalls

1 NHTSA recall for the 2022 Toyota GR86

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.

Exterior lighting

NHTSA 23V609000

August 2023

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 BRZ and Toyota GR86 vehicles. The rear turn signals may intermittently become inoperative.

Remedy: Dealers will replace both rear combination lamp assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Subaru owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Subaru's number for this recall is WRM-23.

Other GR86 model years

ZN8 (2022-2025)

Shopping new? The Toyota GR86 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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