NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 Toyota Mirai
Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The Toyota Mirai is a hydrogen fuel-cell sedan occupying a unique and narrow slice of the alternative-fuel market. Aimed at eco-conscious early adopters and fleet operators in hydrogen-infrastructure corridors, primarily California, it competes less with mainstream EVs and more with the idea of zero-emission driving itself. Its second-generation platform, introduced for 2021, brought a rear-wheel-drive layout and a more premium positioning.
The 2021 Toyota Mirai has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file, giving it a light recall and complaint burden.
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Reviewers generally find the second-generation Mirai to be a genuinely refined and composed sedan, with a smooth, quiet ride character and interior materials that feel appropriate for its premium pricing. Driving dynamics are praised as unexpectedly engaging for an alternative-fuel vehicle. The consensus caveat is almost always the same: hydrogen refueling infrastructure remains severely limited, which shapes the ownership experience more than any other factor.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE22V239000
Risk: Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2022-04-13
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.