Recalls: Toyota A80 Supra
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Toyota A80 Supra
Since the A80 Supra was not imported by Toyota Australia, no recall information is available for this model.
Problems and faults: Toyota A80 Supra
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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Problems and faults: Toyota A80 Supra
- Valve stem seals are susceptible to leaks after 10 years or 130,000 kms. Common symptoms include a puff of blue smoke on start-up or on acceleration. While the seals aren’t expensive, labour for their replacement is.
- Turbo seals may require replacement after 10 years or 130,000 kms.
- While the turbochargers are reasonably robust, the first turbocharger generally fails first. As a result, a common modification is to replace the Supra’s twin turbochargers with a single turbocharger.
- If the heater stops working, the heater matrix may require replacement – this requires the entire dashboard to be removed.
