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Sources: EPA fuel economy file 2026-11-04 | NHTSA safety records 2026-11-14
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2024 Toyota GR 86: mileage, fuel cost, safety and recalls

The 2024 Toyota GR 86 gets 22 to 24 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2024 GR 86 (Automatic (S6)) at 24 mpg.

How the GR 86 ranks in its class

In the Minicompact Cars class for 2024, the GR 86 ranks 4th of 10 for combined mileage (24 mpg), 4th of 10 for yearly fuel cost ($3,200 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 4th of 10 for tailpipe CO2 (366 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 20 mpg, costs $3,875 a year and puts out 446 grams per mile.

Across all 262 2024 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 25 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 261 other models, 133 get more miles per gallon than the 2024 GR 86's best version, 16 other models get the same and 112 get less. The 2024 GR 86's cheapest version costs $3,200 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 255 other models with a cost figure, 167 cost less, 12 the same and 76 more.

Nearest models in the class (places 1 to 7 of 10)

Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2024. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.

PlaceModelBest versionmpgFuel a year, cheapest versionCO2 g/mi, lowest version
12024 MINI Cooper2024 Cooper Convertible (Automatic (AM-S7))32$2,400274
22024 MINI John Cooper Works2024 John Cooper Works Convertible28$2,750316
32024 Subaru BRZ2024 BRZ (Automatic (S6))25$3,100361
42024 Toyota GR 86This car2024 GR 86 (Automatic (S6))24$3,200366
52024 Porsche 9112024 911 Carrera S (Manual 7-spd)21$3,700425
62024 Ferrari Roma2024 Roma Spider19$4,050467
72024 Lexus LC2024 LC 500 Convertible18$4,300489

Your fuel cost

Pick a 2024 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.

$3,131 a year

2024 GR 86 (Automatic (S6)), 4-cyl 2.4 L: 21 mpg city, 30 highway, 24 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2024 GR 86 version is $3,200 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).

24miles per gallon, combined
$0.21fuel cost per mile
625gallons a year
$15,656fuel cost over 5 years

Compare with a rival

The 3 nearest rivals in the Minicompact Cars class for 2024, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.

2024 Toyota GR 86 (Automatic (S6))
24
mpg combined
$3,131
fuel a year
2024 Subaru BRZ (Automatic (S6))
25
mpg combined
$3,006
fuel a year

The BRZ costs $125 less to fuel each year.

Over 5 years the BRZ costs $625 less to fuel than the GR 86 (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).

The GR 86 against its nearest rivals

Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.

Rival in 2024Best versionCombinedFuel a year, agency (15,000 miles)Against the GR 86 (mileage)Agency yearly fuel cost against the GR 86Side by side
2024 Subaru BRZ2024 BRZ (Automatic (S6))25 mpg$3,1001 higher$100 less a yearCompare
2024 Porsche 9112024 911 Carrera S (Manual 7-spd)21 mpg$3,7003 lower$500 more a year-
2024 MINI John Cooper Works2024 John Cooper Works Convertible28 mpg$2,7504 higher$450 less a year-

Every version of the 2024 Toyota GR 86

EPA test figures for 2024; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.

VersionEngineGearboxDriveCityHighwayCombinedFuel a yearCO2 g/miFuel vs cheapest
2024 GR 86 (Automatic (S6))4-cyl 2.4 LAutomatic (S6)Rear-wheel213024$3,200366cheapest
2024 GR 86 (Manual 6-spd)4-cyl 2.4 LManual 6-spdRear-wheel202622$3,500401+$300

Does a cheaper-to-fuel 2024 version pay back?

Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2024 GR 86; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.

Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.

Emissions

Tailpipe CO2: the 2024 GR 86 (Automatic (S6)) puts out 366 grams per mile; across the 2 tested versions the figure runs from 366 to 401.

EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2024 GR 86 (Automatic (S6)): fuel economy score 5, greenhouse gas score 5.

Mileage by model year

Best combined figure of the GR 86 gas version each model year since 2016, set against the 2024 model.

Model yearBest gas versionVersions testedAgainst 2024
202225 mpg
21 mpg higher than 2024
202325 mpg
21 mpg higher than 2024
2024This page24 mpg
2this page
202524 mpg
2same as 2024

Compared with the 2023 model: 2 versions were tested then and 2 now; the best figure went from 25 to 24 mpg (down 1).

The 2025 model has 2 tested versions.

Version in 202420242023Change
2024 GR 86 (Automatic (S6)), 4-cyl 2.4 L24 mpg25 mpg-1 mpg
2024 GR 86 (Manual 6-spd), 4-cyl 2.4 L22 mpg22 mpgno change

Safety record

Crash-test ratings, 2024

The U.S. safety agency's model list has the 2024 Toyota GR 86 (as GR86). The U.S. safety agency's ratings list returned no star ratings for the 2024 Toyota GR 86 on 2026-11-14. Not every model is crash tested, so this means "not rated by NHTSA", not a good or a bad result.

Owner complaints, 2024

3 complaints for the 2024 Toyota GR 86 are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.

Part named in the reportsReports
Fuel/Propulsion System3
Engine1

0 of the 3 reports say the car was in a crash, 0 mention a fire and 0 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.

Safety recalls

1 recall is on file for the 2024 Toyota GR 86 at the U.S. safety agency (checked 2026-11-14). A dealer does recall repairs free of charge.

Equipment:Other:Labels

Reported 23 Jul 2024, campaign 24V548000

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander ...

Fix: GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074.

More Minicompact Cars for 2024

Other 2024 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The GR 86 itself is at 24 mpg.

Other Toyota models of 2024

More Toyota models that have a 2024 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.

Common questions

Which 2024 Toyota GR 86 gets the best mileage?

The 2024 GR 86 (Automatic (S6)) with 24 mpg combined (21 city, 30 highway).

How much does a 2024 Toyota GR 86 cost to fuel for a year?

The 2024 Toyota GR 86 costs between $3,200 and $3,500 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2024 GR 86 (Automatic (S6)) at $3,200; the dearest is the 2024 GR 86 (Manual 6-spd) at $3,500. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.

How does the 2024 Toyota GR 86 rank among 2024 Minicompact Cars models?

The 2024 Toyota GR 86 is 4th of 10 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2024 MINI Cooper at 32 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 20 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2024 Subaru BRZ at 25 mpg and the next one behind is the 2024 Porsche 911 at 21 mpg.

Did the GR 86 change from 2023 to 2024?

The 2023 model had 2 tested versions and the 2024 model has 2. The best figure went from 25 to 24 mpg (down 1).

How did the 2024 Toyota GR 86 do in crash tests?

No star ratings were returned for the 2024 Toyota GR 86 on 2026-11-14. Not every model is crash tested.

Do owners complain about the 2024 Toyota GR 86?

3 complaints for the 2024 Toyota GR 86 are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Fuel/Propulsion System (3 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.

Does the 2024 Toyota GR 86 have recalls?

The agency's database lists 1 recall for the 2024 Toyota GR 86 (checked 2026-11-14). They are listed above with the repair the maker offers.

How fresh these numbers are

For the 2024 Toyota GR 86: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14 (no stars returned); complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.

Mileage and fuel cost for the 2024 Toyota GR 86: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2024 Toyota GR 86: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2024 Toyota GR 86: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2024 Toyota GR 86: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.