2021 Toyota Prius Problems, Recalls & Reliability
11 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2021 Toyota Prius, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 1 defect investigation. It scores 0/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.
Few reports
Where 2021 sits among all Prius years
What owners report
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for the 2021 Toyota Prius.
Federal defect investigations
Led to recall campaign 22V063000.
Technical service bulletins
116 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and body & structure — are on file for the 2021 Toyota Prius. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2021 Toyota Prius reliable?
The 2021 Toyota Prius drew 11 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 0/100, scored against the model's worst year (2010).
What are the most common 2021 Toyota Prius problems?
The top reported problems for the 2021 Toyota Prius are engine (2 complaints), fuel system (2), and driver assistance (2).
Does the 2021 Toyota Prius have recalls?
No recall campaigns are on file for the 2021 Toyota Prius. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.