There are no safety recalls for the 2021 Toyota Prius, but owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA.
2021 Toyota Prius problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Engine | 2 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | |
| Wheels | 1 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | |
| Lane Departure | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 1
- Lane Departure › Assist — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 5,200 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2021 Toyota Prius complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Feb 23, 2026
When i am going down it's charging when the charge reaches 6 from 8 the engine starts working and stop changing at that point and the power continues comes from engine only without the hybrid battery and there are no codes
Vehicle Speed Control · at 56,000 miles · reported Sep 18, 2024
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Prius. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 - 45 MPH, the vehicle independently accelerated. The brake pedal was depressed but failed to stop the vehicle immediately. The contact swerved around the vehicle in front and ended up on the opposite side of the roadway. The contact attempted to avoid oncoming traffic and swerving around all the other vehicles and ended up in a ravine. The contact's husband depressed the START/STOP button from the passengerâs side to turn off the vehicle, enabling the vehicle to come to a stop. The contact restarted the…
Forward Collision Avoidance · reported Jul 14, 2023
The Lane keeping assist used in radar cruise control mode during some drive cycles will attempt to maintain the vehicle position to the far extreme of the lane and in some cases actively veer out of the lane. My safety ant others can be put at risk when the vehicle behaves outside of its design parameters like this. To solve the issue the vehicle must be pulled over, turned off, then restarted. After the restart it will resume functioning normally, maintaining lane positioning as intended within the limits of the system. The trigger for this is unknown but could be speculated that it is drive…
Service Brakes · reported Jun 13, 2023
The car accelerated without my foot on the accelerator, brake did not respond, and I had to drive through grass and a rock-filled ditch until after about 10 seconds the car returned to my control.
Engine · at 5,200 miles · reported May 11, 2021
Carbon monoxide seeps into the passenger car but diller cannot find it and did not have tools to detect co level in the car. I can't use this car because was poisoned many times and after a second check-up, the level of co becomes higher so I can't drive the car without poisoning. Please help me. I AM worrying to sell my car because other driver will get injury. This is the new car only 7000 miles.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2021 Toyota Prius have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2021 Toyota Prius as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2021 Toyota Prius?
Owners report engine problems most often (2 reports), followed by fuel/propulsion system (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 5,200 miles.
Are Toyota recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Toyota dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.