FA20/4U-GSE
Toyota · FA20 2.0 Boxer
2012–present
"GT86/GR86, BRZ. Subaru/Toyota co-developed boxer. Torque dip at 4000rpm on Gen 1 (fixed in GR86). Oil consumption. Head gasket (Subaru tradition). Good for a boxer."
Mileage Risk Timeline
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Known Issues 2
Head gasket (Subaru heritage)
▸Oil weep at head-block joint
Subaru boxer tradition. Less common than EJ.
Φλάντζα Subaru — λιγότερο συχνό από EJ.
Torque dip at 4000rpm (Gen 1)
▸Noticeable flat spot mid-range
Gen 1 (86/BRZ) design issue. Fixed in GR86/BRZ Gen 2.
Torque dip Gen 1 — λύθηκε στο GR86.
Models with FA20/4U-GSE 1
Other Toyota Engines
Tuning Potential
Turbo kits popular, supercharger
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Toyota FA20/4U-GSE reliable?
The Toyota FA20/4U-GSE scores 76/100 with a verdict of ACCEPTABLE. It has 2 documented issues with total repair costs between €400 and €1,200.
What are the common problems with the FA20/4U-GSE?
The most common issues are:
- Head gasket (Subaru heritage) — moderate, repair cost €400–€1,200, 100,000 km–200,000 km
- Torque dip at 4000rpm (Gen 1) — minor, repair cost €0–€0, 0 km–0 km
What cars use the Toyota FA20/4U-GSE?
The FA20/4U-GSE is found in:
- GT86 (2012–2021)
How much does it cost to repair the FA20/4U-GSE?
Total potential repair costs for all 2 known issues range from €400 to €1,200. The most expensive issue is typically .
What years was the FA20/4U-GSE produced?
The Toyota FA20/4U-GSE was produced from 2012 to present. It is a 1998cc H4 petrol na engine.
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