1998 Toyota Supra Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1998 Toyota Supra, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1998 Toyota Supra
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Inflator module (air bags)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 1998-2000 RAV4, 1998-1999 RAV4 EV and Celica and 1997-1998 Supra vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI…
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and owners will have the option to self-inspect, or have a dealer inspect the steering wheel on their vehicle to determine if their vehicle may be equipped with an affected inflator.…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1998 Toyota Supra have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2002 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Vehicle started overheating while driving. Head gasket had blown. Dealer contacted. Dealer said this was a common problem with this type of vehicle.*ak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 24, 2002 · Engine and engine cooling
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1998 Toyota Supra. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–19 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15–17 / 21–22 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Minicompact Cars |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 6-spd |
Compare Toyota Supra model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Toyota Supra model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 Toyota Supra | 0 | 2 |
| 1982 Toyota Supra | 0 | 1 |
| 1983 Toyota Supra | 1 | 4 |
| 1984 Toyota Supra | 2 | 1 |
| 1985 Toyota Supra | 0 | 1 |
| 1986 Toyota Supra | 0 | 2 |
| 1987 Toyota Supra | 0 | 7 |
| 1988 Toyota Supra | 0 | 6 |
| 1989 Toyota Supra | 0 | 11 |
| 1990 Toyota Supra | 0 | 4 |
| 1991 Toyota Supra | 0 | 6 |
| 1993 Toyota Supra | 0 | 2 |
| 1994 Toyota Supra | 0 | 7 |
| 1995 Toyota Supra | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 Toyota Supra | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 Toyota Supra | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Toyota Supra | 8 | 16 |
| 2021 Toyota Supra | 5 | 20 |
| 2022 Toyota Supra | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Toyota Supra | 2 | 5 |
| 2024 Toyota Supra | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 Toyota Supra | 0 | 2 |
Checking a specific 1998 Toyota Supra
How do I know if my 1998 Toyota Supra has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1998 Toyota Supra; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Toyota dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 20V033000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Toyota models
- Camry18,189 complaints
- Prius12,516 complaints
- Corolla11,739 complaints
- RAV49,385 complaints
- Sienna8,549 complaints
- Tacoma8,440 complaints
- Tundra6,922 complaints
- Highlander5,745 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.