1983 Toyota Supra recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-21. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Engine
What's wrong, in plain English: Engine problems range from stalling to fire. OIL PRESSURE SENDER GAUGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE. CONTINUED ENGINE OPERATION UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURE AND HIGH PRESSURE MAY CAUSE THE SENDING UNIT TO LEAK OIL OR MAY CAUSE THE ENGINE TO LOCK UP.
What could happen:
The fix: REPLACEMENT OF THE OIL SENDER GAUGE WITHOUT COST TO THE OWNER.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1983 SUPRA.
- Book a repair at any authorized Toyota dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 84V108000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Summary: OIL PRESSURE SENDER GAUGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE. CONTINUED ENGINE OPERATION UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURE AND HIGH PRESSURE MAY CAUSE THE SENDING UNIT TO LEAK OIL OR MAY CAUSE THE ENGINE TO LOCK UP.
Consequence:
Remedy: REPLACEMENT OF THE OIL SENDER GAUGE WITHOUT COST TO THE OWNER.
Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5M-GE ENGINES AND ANALOGINSTRUMENT PANELS WITH OIL PRESSURE GAUGE (NOT A WARNING LIGHT).SYSTEM: ENGINE; OIL PRESSURE SENDER GAUGE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: EITHER CONDITION COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, ANDLOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.
Useful for owners
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Engine (2), Unknown Or Other (1), Seats (1), Wheels / tires (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (4)
10/18/1999 · Engine
OIL/TEMPERATURE GAUGE LIGHTS CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY. CONSUMER CHECKED OIL REGULARLY, AND THE ENGINE LOCKED UP.
04/29/1998 · Engine
GOING 45MPH ENGINE LOCKED UP. TOOK TO DEALER & MECHANIC SAID TOP CAM HAD BLOWN OUT & NEEDED REPLACING. HAD IT REPLACED. PROBLEM NOT FIXED. TOOK TO ANOTHER DEALER & MECHANIC REPLACED ENTIRE ENGINE. *AK
10/29/1997 · Seats
WHILE DRIVING THE METAL ON THE SEAT CRACKED IN HALF, CAUSING THE BACK OF THE SEAT TO FALL BACK. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
01/30/1997 · Wheels / tires
FOUR STUDS THAT HOLD THE WHEEL ON BROKE OFF, CAUSING WHEEL TO FALL OFF. (NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE REPORT)