2021 Toyota Prius Prime
Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2021: 10 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 32 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 12 |
Known problem areas
Only 10 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
4 of 10 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing speedometer/odometer.
Service brakes
3 of 10 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Show complaint excerpts
I was slowly entering a handicapped parking place right in front of a business. The distance from the front of the parking space to the building wall was about 15 feet, one car length.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-10-29
Brakes of my Toyota Pirius Prime did not work after I was hit on my right side. Brakes completlety was out. Also I was not able to run the car. The cars brakes should work even I got an accident to precent some further damage to other cars.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-11-06
Also filed under Air bags
Power train
2 of 10 total reports mention: power train.
Fuel/propulsion system
2 of 10 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
Forward collision avoidance
2 of 10 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing warnings and adaptive cruise control.
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My vehicle is equipped with Toyota Safety Sense, which includes Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) and a Pre-Collision System.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-10-20
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
Buy-smart checklist
2021 Toyota Prius Prime — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.