2021 Toyota Prius: problems, recalls and what it’s worth
Few owner complaints for this year.
Ask for the VIN and check it, then get a pre-purchase inspection.
Known problems on the 2021 Toyota Prius
No generation-wide weak spot is flagged in GarageIntel’s research for this year and model. A specific car can still have its own problems, so get it inspected.
2021 Toyota Prius recalls
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2021 Toyota Prius.
2021 Toyota Prius safety investigations and free repairs
No open safety investigations.
No warranty extensions listed.
Source: NHTSA, Sep 24, 2026.
2021 Toyota Prius safety and fuel
5 of 5 starsNHTSA overall crash rating
52 mpgEPA combined
$1,250 a yearEPA fuel-cost estimate (15,000 miles a year)
From NHTSA’s crash tests and the EPA’s fueleconomy.gov.
What owners complain about
6 complaints filed with NHTSA for this year and model, which is few.
Engine & cooling33%
Fuel system33%
Brakes17%
Driver-assist systems17%
Electrical17%
Share of complaints that mention each area. One complaint can mention several.
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