Model year guide

1983 Toyota Supra

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1983 Toyota Supra is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

1983 Toyota Supra — representative photo
Representative photo

1983 Toyota Supra at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints4

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1983 Toyota Supra recalls 1

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine NHTSA Campaign #84V108000 · 12/09/1984

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.

Fix: REPLACEMENT OF THE OIL SENDER GAUGE WITHOUT COST TO THE OWNER.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1983 Toyota Supra common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Engine And Engine Cooling
Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
Seats
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Wheels
Inspect wheels for bends, cracks and curb rash, and feel for vibration at highway speed.

Dimensions & weight

Length
183.5 in
Width
67.7 in
Height
52.0 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Curb weight
2,970 lb

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1983 Toyota Supra. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 13

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 13.

POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it.…

Bulletin Toyota PRO19-02 · Tires, Wheels, Equipment · Jan 2022

TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 07, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0032-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates

Bulletin T-SB-0304-17 Obs · Equipment · Apr 2020

Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.

Bulletin PG004-97-Obsolet · Equipment · Aug 2018

Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.

Bulletin PG006-01-Obsolet · Equipment · Aug 2018

TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 31, 2018 Rev2: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. January 11, 2018 Rev1: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information cont…

Bulletin T-SB-0304-17_Rev · Equipment · Jul 2018

TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, and T-SB-0144-08. Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-9…

Bulletin T-SB-0304-17_Rev · Equipment · Jan 2018

TSB: Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available from Toyota, provided the request meets one of the criteria listed in this Service…

Bulletin T-SB-0304-17 · Structure · Oct 2017

Update on Technician Certification Requirements.

Bulletin Safety Recall an · Equipment · Jul 2016

This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0185-13.

Bulletin TS-BO030-01 Obso · Visibility/wiper · Dec 2013

The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.

Bulletin T-SB-0185-13 · Visibility · Dec 2013

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the SUPRA. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 1

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1983 Toyota Supra. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Not Entered

DUE TO A FAULTY OIL PRESSURE SENDER GAUGE, OIL COULD LEAK FROM THE ENGINE CREATING THE POSSIBILITY OF ENGINE SEIZURE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Transport Canada #1984107 · Sep 1984

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Toyota Supra

The Toyota Supra is a sports car and grand tourer manufactured and developed by the Toyota Motor Corporation beginning in 1978. The name "supra" is taken from the Latin prefix meaning "above", "to surpass" or "go beyond".

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

1983 Toyota Supra vehicles on record

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Other Toyota Supra model years

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1983 Toyota Supra — frequently asked questions

Does the 1983 Toyota Supra have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1983 Toyota Supra. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 1983 Toyota Supra?

Across all 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine and engine cooling, seats, wheels.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.