2021 Toyota Mirai: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Mirai years.
1 owner complaint, most about fuel/propulsion system. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2021 Mirai?The 2021 Toyota Mirai has 1 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are fuel/propulsion system.
Safety record for the 2021 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2021 Toyota Mirai vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Mirai years only. How we score it
Is 2021 a good year for the Mirai?
Across the 8 Mirai model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2021) to 10 (2022). With 1 complaints, the 2021 Mirai sits about the same as the model's median of 4.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2021 Mirai
electronic stability control (esc):control module:software
Campaign 22V239000Toyota 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."
What owners say across generations
Extremely negative sentiment regarding ownership viability, dominated by severe infrastructure and cost-of-fuel criticisms.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Mirai. See the full Mirai owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Mirai listings typically run $7,498–$12,107.
Other Mirai model years
Compare every Mirai year side by side to see how 2021 ranks against the rest.
Compare the Mirai against its rivals
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