2018 Toyota Mirai Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 5, 2026 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Mirai years
Not enough data 5th of 10 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Toyota Mirai. That ranks 5th out of 10 Mirai model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Toyota Mirai
Toyota Mirai JPD20 Z with optional 20-inch wheels.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: TTTNIS, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2018 Toyota Mirai problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Forward Collision Avoidance1
Fuel/propulsion System1
Service Brakes1
Unknown or Other1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Forward Collision Avoidance150%———
Fuel/propulsion System150%———
Service Brakes150%———
Unknown or Other150%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2025, with 1 complaints
2025: 1202512026: 120261

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2018 Toyota Mirai recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2018 Toyota Mirai.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

I own a 2018 Toyota Mirai in California financed through Toyota Financial. The vehicle relies on hydrogen fuel, but hydrogen stations in California are frequently unavailable or offline. Many stations are closed or out of fuel for extended periods. In addition, the price of hydrogen fuel has…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Mar 5, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11722227

On several occasions the Toyota Mirai would slam on the brakes on its own while at a considerable speed with no other cars around. It was very scary and concerning traveling at high speeds and the brakes being applied abruptly automatically.

Service Brakes · received Nov 11, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11698689

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Toyota Mirai?

Owners most often report forward collision avoidance, fuel/propulsion system, service brakes problems. The top one, forward collision avoidance, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2018 Toyota Mirai?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2018 Toyota Mirai a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Mirai model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.