2021 Toyota Prius Prime Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime.

20202022
Complaints
19
Crashes
9
Fires
0
Injuries
6
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2021 Toyota Prius Prime Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#13 complaints

Electrical Faults

Crash-related:1
#22 complaints

Fuel System

Crash-related:1
#32 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime.

Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Backup Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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2021 Toyota Prius Prime — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2021 Toyota Prius Prime has 19 NHTSA complaints, 9 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (3 complaints); Fuel System (2 complaints); Transmission / Drivetrain (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime?
NHTSA complaints for the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime include 9 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 6 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2021 Toyota Prius Prime?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Toyota Prius Prime reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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