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Recalls are issued for a make, model and model year. Whether the repair has already been done on one specific car is known only to its manufacturer and dealers. Check your vehicle's official status at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a dealer.
US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2021 Toyota Prius.
Owner complaints (6)
Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Toyota Prius (1 crashes reported). Among 27 model years of this model, it ranks #25 for the most complaints (median 165).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | |
| Wheels | 1 | |
| Unknown or other | 1 | |
| Service brakes | 1 | |
| Electrical system | 1 | |
| Lane departure | 1 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2021 Toyota Prius.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB FWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2021 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB AWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2021 Toyota Prius version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius 1.8 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 54 | 50 | 52 | $1,300 |
| Prius AWD 1.8 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 51 | 47 | 49 | $1,350 |
| Prius Eco 1.8 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 58 | 53 | 56 | $1,200 |
| Prius Prime 1.8 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 55 | 53 | 54 | $1,250 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.