There are no safety recalls for the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime, but owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA.
2021 Toyota Prius Prime problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | |
| Service Brakes | 2 | |
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 1
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 1
- Electrical System › Instrument Panel › Speedometer/Odometer — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 34,000 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 Prime complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Electrical System · at 274,000 miles · reported Mar 9, 2026
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2021 Toyota Prius Prime. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of the purchase, the vehicle mileage was 73,000. It was later discovered upon checking the vehicle history report with a Local dealer, the contact was informed that the mileage was 274,000.
Service Brakes · reported Oct 29, 2025
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. I approached the place to stop in the parking spot when in a split second the car violently surged forward and would have crashed into the cinderblock wall had there not been a supporting post on the building and a metal frame with equipment which stopped the forward movement. The surge was explosive, almost like the acceleration of an airplane taking off. The whole incident took a second or two. There was no…
Back Over Prevention · at 27,696 miles · reported Sep 22, 2025
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Prius Prime. The contact stated that while shifted into reverse(R), the rearview camera intermittently went black. No warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the rearview camera intermittently went black. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Upon further investigation, the contact related the failure to an unknown NHTSA Campaign; however, the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 27,696.
Forward Collision Avoidance · reported Oct 20, 2024
My vehicle is equipped with Toyota Safety Sense, which includes Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) and a Pre-Collision System. Today, while driving with DRCC engaged, my vehicle followed a leading car and appropriately slowed down to 2 mph as we approached a signalized intersection. However, when the leading vehicle changed lanes, a gap was created between me and a new lead vehicle, which was fully stopped. Despite this, the DRCC system accelerated to 5mph and collided with the stopped vehicle.
Vehicle Speed Control · at 34,000 miles · reported Jul 25, 2024
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Prius Prime. The contact stated while driving 45â50 MPH and approaching a stop sign, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond. The driver continued to pump the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to respond and depressed to the floorboard. The vehicle accelerated, veered across the road, jumped the curb, and stopped. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and an engineer determined that the brakes were working properly. The…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime 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 Prime?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (4 reports), followed by service brakes (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 34,000 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.