2022+ Toyota GR86 / Subaru BRZ common problems: what is confirmed on the FA24 cars

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What are the common problems with a 2022+ Toyota GR86 or Subaru BRZ?

Short answer: The two oiling reports get the most attention: excess factory RTV sealant clogging the oil pickup on some early FA24 cars, and oil pressure drops on track in long right-handers. Neither has a recall or factory fix as of 2026-11-05. Beyond that, run the VIN for the 2022 rear turn-signal recall and a few software updates; clutch squeak and first-gen brake kits on aluminum-knuckle BRZs are smaller notes.

Guide · 15 sources · Facts as of 2026-11-05

At a glance (2022+ only)

Facts as of 2026-11-05. This page covers only the second-generation GR86 and BRZ (ZN8/ZD8, FA24). For the 2013-2020 86/BRZ/FR-S and a side-by-side of both generations, see the buyer's checklist. Each row restates a known-problem entry linked below; confidence tiers live on those entries.

IssueYearsWhat to do
RTV in the oil pickupMostly early 2022-2023Cut open the filter; borescope the pickup; drop the pan if you find sealant
Track oil pressure drop2022+ on trackLog oil pressure; slight overfill; short-shift in fast right-handers; accumulator
Rear turn signals2022VIN check; recall 23V-609 replaces both rear lamps
ECM / TCM software2022-24 BRZ bulletinsDealer reflash for cam/evap/U0100 codes or P0613 on 2022 automatics
Wrong load labelSome 2023-24 GR86s with GST accessoriesVIN check; recall 24V-548 mails a new label
Gen1 brake kits on a BRZ2022+ BRZ (not GR86)Buy a kit listed for the aluminum-knuckle BRZ
Clutch squeak2022+ manuals (one shop)Diagnose; shop reports dry throwout bearing grease

1. FA24 oiling: RTV in the pickup

Owners in North America and Japan found pieces of excess factory RTV sealant on the oil pickup screen of early FA24 engines, which can restrict oil flow. The Drive reported sealant in the pickup of a failed engine at under 14,000 miles, and a performance shop found it in the sump screen of a BRZ with under 3,000 miles. Usually nothing shows until damage is done: low oil pressure under load, then bearing noise or a spun bearing. No recall or bulletin covers it.

Checks: cut open the oil filter at early changes and look through the drain hole with a borescope. Cleaning the strainer means dropping the oil pan. Some shops suggest one pan drop around 5,000-10,000 miles, especially before track use. Toyota said it reviews warranty claims case by case and that HPDE use alone does not void the warranty. Our FA24 oiling guide covers this in more detail.

2. FA24 oiling: track oil pressure in right-handers

Separately from the RTV issue, logged oil pressure on track can fall from about 50-60 psi into the 20s in long, fast right-hand corners or over crests, mostly above 6,000 rpm, as oil collects in the heads. Subaru has stood behind the FA24 as a road car; Toyota later covered at least two failed engines under warranty, one with a confirmed spun bearing.

There is no factory fix. Owners and shops log oil pressure, overfill slightly (up to about half to one quart), short-shift in fast right-handers and add an Accusump-style accumulator. In the data reported, baffles made little measurable difference. None of these has factory backing, and overfilling has its own risks.

3. Recalls: run the VIN

Some 2022 BRZs and GR86s have rear turn signals that may work intermittently or not at all; dealers replace both rear combination lamps free under recall 23V-609 (about 8,900 units; owner letters went out in January 2024).

Some 2023-24 GR86s fitted with accessories by Gulf States Toyota have a wrong load-capacity label (24V-548). Coverage is by VIN and build, not just model year; an open recall is free at a dealer.

4. Software updates, clutch and brakes

Subaru bulletin 09-128-24 (revised November 2024) reprograms the ECM on 2022-24 BRZs for check-engine codes covering cam timing, the evaporative leak-check pump and ECM communication. Bulletin 16-138-22 updates the TCM on 2022 automatics showing P0613. Both are written for the BRZ; GR86 owners should ask a Toyota dealer for the equivalent.

One repair shop reports a clutch pedal squeak or notchy shifting on manual cars from too little grease on the throwout bearing and fork; we found no factory bulletin, so treat it as a single report and have it diagnosed.

If you plan brake upgrades: most 2022+ BRZs have aluminum front knuckles while the GR86 keeps cast-iron ones like the first generation, so many first-generation big brake kits and the older BRZ Performance Package Brembos bolt to a GR86 but not a BRZ. Buy a kit listed for your exact car.

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FAQ

What are the most common GR86 problems?

On 2022+ cars, the two oiling reports: excess factory RTV sealant in the oil pickup on some early engines, and oil pressure drops on track in long right-handers. Run the VIN for the 2022 rear turn-signal recall. Neither oiling issue has a recall or factory fix as of 2026-11-05.

Does the 2022+ GR86 have an engine problem?

Two separate FA24 oiling issues are reported. Sealant debris in the pickup is checked with a cut-open filter and a borescope, and cleaned by dropping the pan. Track oil pressure loss is managed with logging, a slight overfill, rpm discipline and sometimes an accumulator. See the FA24 oiling guide for detail.

Is there a GR86 oil pickup recall?

No. We found no recall or bulletin for RTV in the oil pickup as of 2026-11-05. Toyota said warranty claims are reviewed case by case and that HPDE use alone does not void the warranty.

Do first-generation brake kits fit a 2022+ GR86 or BRZ?

Often yes on a GR86 (cast-iron knuckles like Gen1). Usually not on a 2022+ BRZ with aluminum knuckles. Buy a kit listed for your exact car.

Which 2022 GR86 and BRZ recalls should I check?

Rear turn signals that may not work (23V-609) on some 2022 cars, and a wrong accessory load-capacity label (24V-548) on some 2023-24 GR86s fitted by Gulf States Toyota. Check the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup.

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