2021 Toyota Mirai Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 7, 2024 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Mirai years
Not enough data 7th of 10 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2021 Toyota Mirai. That ranks 7th out of 10 Mirai model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering 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 2021 Toyota Mirai problems

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

Fuel/propulsion System1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel/propulsion System1100%———

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

2021 Toyota Mirai recalls (1)

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Electronic stability control (esc):control module:softwareApr 13, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V239000 · 458,110 vehicles

Problem: Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus LX 600, Lexus NX 350h, Lexus NX 450h+, Toytoa RAV4 Hybrid, 2021-2022 Lexus LS 500h, Toyota Mirai, RAV4 PRIME, Sienna, Venza, and 2020-2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The Skid Control ECU software may not turn on the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system when the vehicle is restarted after the driver has disabled the VSC system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Risk: Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA03. Lexus' number for this recall is 22LA01.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

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

In 2021 I found a Toyota Mirai Hydrogen Fuel lease take over opportunity on [XXX] I saw the car in person and applied to take over the lease from Toyota Financial. A month and a half later I was able to take possession of the car. I thought I am going to get the $17,000 fuel card with the car that…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Mar 7, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11576059

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Toyota Mirai?

Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2021 Toyota Mirai?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2021 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 2021 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.