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Toyota GR Supra A90 (2019 to now): buying guide, problems and NZ numbers

The Toyota GR Supra A90 has been built since 2019 as a coupe, with a manual or automatic gearbox, rear wheel drive and petrol power. Chassis codes: DB, DB42, DB82 and J29. Redline has a curated guide to its 6 most reported weak points, from owner club and specialist sources.

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Key facts

Years
2019 to now
Chassis codes
DB, DB42, DB82, J29
Body types
Coupe
Gearboxes
Manual, Automatic
Drive
RWD (rear wheel drive)
Fuel
Petrol

On NZ roads

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Known weak points

Curated by Redline from owner club and specialist sources Commonly reported by owners and specialists for the Toyota GR Supra A90 (2019 to present). Not every car has these; check this one.

  1. Engine software recall

    Cars built April 2019 to June 2021 were recalled for engine management software that could damage the oil or vacuum pumps.

    Where to look
    The Toyota recall record for the car
    How to test
    Run the VIN through a Toyota dealer recall check and ask for proof the update was done.
    Cost if it needs fixing
    Medium cost free if outstanding, with pump damage possible if ignored

    Sources: pistonheads.com (opens in a new tab)

  2. Fuel tank weld recall

    Cars built June to October 2019 were recalled for the fuel tank welds.

    Where to look
    The Toyota recall record for the car
    How to test
    Confirm with a Toyota dealer that the recall has been completed.
    Cost if it needs fixing
    Low cost free recall work

    Sources: pistonheads.com (opens in a new tab)

  3. Steering tie rod recall

    Cars built mid March to early April 2019 had incorrectly specified tie rods that could suffer vibration related damage.

    Where to look
    The front steering tie rods and the recall record
    How to test
    Check the build date and the recall record, and feel for vibration or play in the steering on the drive.
    Cost if it needs fixing
    Low cost free recall work

    Sources: pistonheads.com (opens in a new tab)

  4. Motorway shudder

    A shudder through the steering wheel at motorway speed is usually traced to wheels out of balance or alignment.

    Where to look
    The front wheels and tyres
    How to test
    Drive at 100 km/h and feel the steering wheel. Look for kerbed wheels and uneven tyre wear.
    Cost if it needs fixing
    Low cost balance and alignment

    Sources: pistonheads.com (opens in a new tab)

  5. Paint clear coat spots

    White bubbles or spots in the clear coat are reported on some cars.

    Where to look
    The clear coat on the bonnet, roof and boot lid
    How to test
    Look over the paint closely in bright light.
    Cost if it needs fixing
    Medium cost paint repair

    Sources: pistonheads.com (opens in a new tab)

  6. ZF 8 speed downshifts

    The 8 speed auto can give occasional jolty downshifts, which is a refinement trait more than a fault.

    Where to look
    The gearbox, on the drive
    How to test
    Brake from speed and feel the downshifts, then try kickdown from low speed.
    Cost if it needs fixing
    Low cost usually a trait

    Sources: pistonheads.com (opens in a new tab)

General guidance from owner and specialist sources. Check the specific car with an independent inspection. Researched 3 November 2026.

What the cost bands mean
  • Low: a small job. Typically a few hundred dollars or less at an NZ workshop, often a DIY fix.
  • Medium: a proper workshop job. Typically several hundred to a couple of thousand dollars.
  • High: a major job. Typically several thousand dollars or more, enough to change what the car is worth.

Service items

  • Main dealer servicing: on the Toyota schedule; PistonHeads quotes about 375 pounds for an intermediate and 600 pounds for a main service in the UK. A full record supports the value and the Toyota warranty extension scheme. (pistonheads.com (opens in a new tab))

Questions to ask the seller

  • Have all recalls been completed, and can you show the dealer record?
  • Is it the 3.0 B58 or the 2.0 B48, and auto or manual?
  • Has it been remapped or modified?
  • Is the car NZ new or a Japanese import?

New Zealand notes

  • NZ has both NZ new and Japanese import GR Supras. Check the recall record for the VIN with a Toyota dealer either way.

A GR Supra suits a buyer who wants a modern turbo straight six coupe and will confirm the recalls are done.

US recalls

Looking up US recall data.

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