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2021 Toyota Prius
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 52 MPG.
The Toyota Prius is a car produced by Toyota since 1997 over five generations. The Prius has a hybrid drivetrain, called Hybrid Synergy Drive, which combines an internal combustion engine and an electric motor. Initially offered as a subcompact four-door saloon, it has been produced only as a compact five-door liftback since 2003.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2021 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB AWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 54 | 50 | 52 | 170 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year in our latest refresh.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
11 complaints filed by owners for this model year (3 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2021 Toyota Prius?
EPA figures for the 2021 Toyota Prius reach 52 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2021 Toyota Prius?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on record for the 2021 Toyota Prius in our latest data refresh.
What are common problems with the 2021 Toyota Prius?
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA for the 2021 Toyota Prius, most often about: Engine, Fuel/propulsion System, Wheels. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2021 Toyota Prius?
NHTSA gave the 2021 Toyota Prius (2021 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB AWD) an overall 5-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.