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.
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).
EPA test figures for 2024; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
Version
Engine
Gearbox
Drive
City
Highway
Combined
Fuel a year
CO2 g/mi
Fuel vs cheapest
2024 GR 86 (Automatic (S6))
4-cyl 2.4 L
Automatic (S6)
Rear-wheel
21
30
24
$3,200
366
cheapest
2024 GR 86 (Manual 6-spd)
4-cyl 2.4 L
Manual 6-spd
Rear-wheel
20
26
22
$3,500
401
+$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.
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 reports
Reports
Fuel/Propulsion System
3
Engine
1
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.
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.