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2021 Toyota Prius Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 0 NHTSA recalls and 6 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Toyota Prius

The 2021 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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98/100

Low Reported Activity — 2021 Toyota Prius

The 2021 Toyota Prius shows low recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the details below and check any specific vehicle's VIN for open recalls.

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NHTSA Recalls
No known recalls
6
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
1
Crash Reports
In NHTSA complaints
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NHTSA Recalls — 2021 Toyota Prius

No NHTSA recalls found for the 2021 Toyota Prius.

While this is a positive sign, recall status can change. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing.

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Most Common Problems — 2021 Toyota Prius

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Fuel/propulsion System
1
Vehicle Speed Control
1
Forward Collision Avoidance
1
Electrical System
1
Unknown Or Other
1
Wheels
1
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Toyota Prius — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2021 model year is highlighted.

2015 166 complaints 2016 180 complaints 2017 91 complaints 2018 37 complaints 2019 30 complaints 2020 14 complaints 2021 6 complaints 2022 24 complaints 2023 20 complaints 2024 27 complaints 2025 16 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2015, 2016 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2020, 2021, 2022 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2021 Toyota Prius

Is the 2021 Toyota Prius reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 Toyota Prius has no recall campaigns and 6 owner complaints. This model year shows relatively low recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data.
How many recalls does the 2021 Toyota Prius have?
There are currently no NHTSA recalls on file for the 2021 Toyota Prius. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing as recalls can be added at any time.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Toyota Prius?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2021 Toyota Prius are: Fuel/propulsion System, Vehicle Speed Control, Forward Collision Avoidance, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2021 Toyota Prius safe to buy?
The 2021 Toyota Prius shows a clean safety record with low complaint activity. NHTSA data shows low activity for this model year, though a pre-purchase inspection and independent VIN check are always recommended.
What year Toyota Prius should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Toyota Prius are: 2020, 2021, 2022. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2015, 2016.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.