The 2020 Supra is a BMW-Toyota collaboration (B58 engine, ZF 8-speed) with solid bones but early production issues that primarily hit high-performance drivers hard. Engine failures on modified or hard-driven examples dominate the costly repair landscape.
B58 Engine Failure (Spun Bearings / Rod Knock)
Occasional · high severity
Typical onset: 30,000-70,000 mi
Symptoms: Metallic knocking from engine bay, especially on cold starts, Loss of oil pressure warning, Metal shavings in oil during changes, Catastrophic failure if ignored—engine seizes
Fix: Complete engine rebuild or short block replacement required. 25-35 labor hours for short block swap, includes removing transmission, all accessories, timing components. Many owners upgrading bearings during rebuild to prevent recurrence.
Estimated cost: $12,000-18,000
Transmission Oil Cooler Failure
Common · medium severity
Typical onset: 40,000-80,000 mi
Symptoms: Transmission fluid leaking from front of vehicle, Burnt transmission fluid smell, Harsh or delayed shifts when cold, Transmission overheating warning on track days
Fix: Replace ZF oil cooler and lines, flush transmission fluid. 4-6 labor hours. Cooler itself is BMW-sourced part prone to seam failures. Must drop front subframe for access on many examples.
Estimated cost: $1,200-1,800
High-Pressure Fuel Pump Failure
Occasional · high severity
Symptoms: No-start condition or extended cranking, Loss of power at high RPM, Check engine light with low fuel pressure codes (P0087/P0088), Rough idle and misfires under load
Fix: Replace BMW N55/B58-style HPFP and filter. 3-5 labor hours depending on access. Known issue across BMW platforms using this pump generation. Must depressurize fuel system properly.
Estimated cost: $1,500-2,500
Transmission Mount Failure
Common · low severity
Typical onset: 50,000-90,000 mi
Symptoms: Clunking noise during shifts, especially 1st to 2nd, Excessive driveline movement felt through chassis, Vibration at idle in gear, Visible cracking or separation of rubber mount
Fix: Replace transmission mount assembly. 2-3 labor hours with proper lift access. Many owners upgrade to polyurethane bushings at same time. Mount tears due to torque from B58.
Estimated cost: $400-700
Headlight Condensation / Seal Failure
Common · low severity
Symptoms: Visible moisture inside headlight assemblies, Fogging after car wash or rain, Intermittent headlight warnings, Corrosion on bulb connectors in severe cases
Fix: Reseal headlight assemblies or replace under recall/warranty. 2-3 hours labor if customer-pay. Toyota issued recall for some VINs (NHTSA recall), check eligibility first. DIY reseal possible but requires headlight removal and proper sealant.
Estimated cost: $300-600
Fuel Tank Vent Valve Failure
Occasional · medium severity
Symptoms: Check engine light with EVAP codes (P0455/P0442), Difficulty fueling—pump clicks off repeatedly, Fuel smell near rear of vehicle, Covered under NHTSA recall for certain VINs
Fix: Replace fuel tank vent valve assembly and check lines. 2-4 labor hours depending on tank access requirements. Some cases require tank drop. Check recall status before paying out of pocket.
Estimated cost: $500-1,200
Owner tips
Change oil every 5,000 miles with quality 0W-20 synthetic—bearing failures are oil-maintenance sensitive on B58
Avoid aggressive tuning without upgraded bearings and oil system—modified cars show significantly higher failure rates
Inspect transmission cooler lines annually if tracking the car—heat cycling accelerates failures
Check all recalls via NHTSA VIN lookup before purchase—several safety items outstanding on early production
Consider extended warranty if buying used—engine and transmission work is BMW-priced
Great driver's car with BMW parts complexity and costs—buy CPO with warranty or budget $3K/year for the inevitable B58/ZF maintenance; avoid heavily modified examples unless you see receipts for bearing upgrades.
AI-assisted summary drawn from NHTSA recall data, our labor-times database, and platform knowledge. Not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on a specific vehicle.
Fitment notes: AGM battery required; located in trunk behind driver side panel
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Control Modules — 2020 Toyota Supra
Every control module on the 2020-2026 Toyota Supra — where it lives, replacement time, and what it takes to program a replacement. Modules marked dealer / factory tool won't work after a part swap alone — budget for programming.
📍 Engine bay, driver side near brake master cylinder
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⚠️ Integrated with stability control (VSC) and traction control. Brake bleeding and system initialization required. May require BMW ISTA for certain calibrations.
Body Control Module (BCM)1.5 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +1.5 hr▸ programming details
📍 Dashboard, driver side behind kick panel or under dash
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⚠️ Controls lighting, wipers, power windows, central locking. VIN and vehicle configuration coding required.
📍 Engine bay, passenger side firewall or near battery
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⚠️ BMW B58 engine uses BMW-derived ECU architecture. VIN registration and immobilizer pairing required. Some functions may require BMW ISTA for deep diagnostics due to platform sharing.
Electric Power Steering Control Module (EPS ECU)1.5 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.8 hr▸ programming details
📍 Steering column or dashboard area, near steering shaft
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⚠️ Steering angle sensor calibration required after replacement. Adaptive steering settings may need configuration.
📍 Front bumper, center behind grille or Toyota emblem
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⚠️ Part of Toyota Safety Sense 2.0/2.5. Radar aiming and calibration required after replacement or front-end collision repair. Requires alignment rack with targets.
Data Communication Module / Telematics Control Unit (DCM)1.5 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +1.0 hr▸ programming details
📍 Dashboard, behind center stack or under passenger dash
⚠️ Front and rear parking sensors. Sensor calibration may be required after replacement.
Aftermarket tool coverage varies by software version and vehicle build — treat "aftermarket tool" rows as "usually possible" and verify against your tool maker's coverage list before promising a customer. Spot a wrong location or hour? Tell us — corrections ship fast here.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021-2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.
Consequence: A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 14, 2025.
ENGINE · 21V598000
2021-08-02
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 M340i, M340i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, X3 M40i, 2020-2021 X4 M40i, 745Le xDrive, 2019-2021 Z4 M40i, and 2020-2021 Toyota Supra vehicles. During engine start, the engine management software may cause loss of braking assist. Full mechanical braking (without assist) remains available.
Consequence: Loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the engine management software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Z4 and 2020-2021 Toyota Supra vehicles. The weld between the fuel tank halves may have been insufficiently welded, causing the weld to fail.
Consequence: The failed weld may allow fuel to leak, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS · 20V516000
2020-08-27
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i and 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The headlamps are able to be adjusted horizontally. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: Should the headlamps be adjusted horizontally, there could be increased glare and reduced visibility for oncoming drivers, or reduced visibility for the vehicle operator, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlamp vertical and horizontal adjustment plugs, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2020. BMW owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY · 20V355000
2020-06-15
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 Z4 sDrive30i, 2019-2020 330i xDrive, M340i and M340i xDrive, 2020 X3M and X4M, and Toyota Supra vehicles. In certain driving conditions, such as high temperatures and rough road surfaces, a steering gear tie rod may become damaged, possibly resulting in a fractured tie rod.
Consequence: A damaged or fractured tie rod may affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW and Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear tie rods, free of charge. The recall began August 14, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS · 19V850000
2019-11-27
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 Z4 M40i, Z4 sDrive30i, 330i and 330i xDrive vehicles as well as 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The headlight control units may fail causing a loss of one or both of the headlights.
Consequence: Headlight failure can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlight control units, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · 19V684000
2019-09-27
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and Coupe 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, X5 sDrive, X5 xDrive, X5 M50i, X6 xDrive, X6 M50i, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, Z4 sDrive, Z4 M40i, 740Le xDrive and 745Le xDrive, 2018-2019 640i xDrive Gran Turismo and Rolls-Royce Phantom, 2019 M850i xDrive Gran Coupe and Rolls-Royce Cullinan and 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles.
The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Consequence: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT · 19V653000
2019-09-12
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The driver's seat belt guide loop mount may have been improperly welded.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, the mount could become damaged and the seat belt may not properly restrain the driver, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners have been notified, and Toyota dealers will inspect the seat belt guide loop mount. If the mount is defective, the vehicle will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2019. Owners may contact the Toyota Customer Experience
Center at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is K0R.
Vehicle Info — 2020 Toyota Supra
Performance
Horsepower
335hp
Torque
365lb-ft
Wiper blades
A90 generation (2019+). Coupe body style, no rear wiper.
Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.
Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 2020 Toyota Supra 3.0L Turbocharged I6 (B58, 335 hp) with 8-speed automatic and can vary by trim.
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