2021 Toyota Prius Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2021 Toyota Prius.

20202022
Complaints
11
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2021 Toyota Prius Problems

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

#12 complaints

Engine Problems

Crash-related:1
#22 complaints

Fuel System

#31 complaints

Electrical Faults

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Toyota Prius.

Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
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Avg Miles
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Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
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Avg Miles
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Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Lane Departure: Assist
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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2021 Toyota Prius — FAQ

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

Is the 2021 Toyota Prius reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2021 Toyota Prius has 11 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2021 Toyota Prius?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (2 complaints); Fuel System (2 complaints); Electrical Faults (1 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?
NHTSA complaints for the 2021 Toyota Prius include 3 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 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 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2021 Toyota Prius 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?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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

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

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