NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 Toyota Mirai Safety Record
The 2021 Toyota Mirai has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2021 Toyota Mirai has not been evaluated by NHTSA for crashworthiness, leaving no star ratings or a computed Safety Index. The federal record for this model year shows a light burden of one recall and one owner complaint. This limited data set, while accurate, precludes any determination of safety based on crash-test performance, as no such tests have been conducted.
The 2021 Toyota Mirai has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, carries one recall campaign on record, and falls within a Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 1 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2021 Toyota Mirai?
The 2021 Toyota Mirai has a notably thin federal paper trail, placing it in the Light recall and complaint burden band. Its record shows one recall and one owner complaint. The recall addresses ESC control module software, part of a wider campaign affecting other Toyota and Lexus models. The single unverified owner complaint involves the fuel and propulsion system, a detail of interest for a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, though a solitary report does not indicate a trend. No other model years of the Mirai provide supplementary crash-test data. The Light burden band designation reflects the volume of official records, not crash performance.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 Toyota Mirai have any recalls?
The 2021 Mirai is included in one recall campaign targeting Electronic Stability Control software within the ESC control module. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive is reflected in the data provided for this campaign. Shoppers should verify the current remedy status for their specific VIN at nhtsa.gov.
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 // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 Toyota Mirai?
One owner complaint is on file with NHTSA for the 2021 Mirai. That single report targets the Fuel and Propulsion System. It is an unverified consumer allegation and has not been established as a confirmed defect by NHTSA.
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2021 Toyota Mirai?
Any used 2021 Mirai purchase should begin with a VIN-specific recall check at nhtsa.gov to confirm whether the ESC software recall has been remedied on that individual vehicle. Open recalls transfer with ownership.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2021 Toyota Mirai, meaning no star ratings or Safety Index score of any kind exists for this specific model year.
- One recall is on record for this model year, addressing Electronic Stability Control software in the ESC control module as part of a broader Toyota and Lexus campaign.
- One unverified owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for this model year, citing the Fuel and Propulsion System, with no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported in that filing.
- No tested sibling years exist in the NHTSA data for the Mirai, so there is no adjacent crash-test record from this generation to reference as context.
FAQ2021 Toyota Mirai safety questions
Was the 2021 Toyota Mirai crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Toyota Mirai have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2021 Toyota Mirai. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2021 Toyota Mirai?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 1 owner complaint is on file for the 2021 Toyota Mirai. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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Other Mirai years
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Toyota Mirai 2021.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.