The Toyota Mirai spans 2016–2026 with 12 recorded NHTSA recalls and a 3.5/5 ForCar reliability score. The years to approach with caution are 2022, 2023, 2019 (most owner complaints); the cleanest are 2024, 2025, 2026. It delivers up to 74 mpg combined and NHTSA-rated safety.
How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency across all years (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%). Based on NHTSA & EPA data — not user reviews.
Overview
The Toyota Mirai is one of the most popular vehicles in its class, produced from 2016 to 2026 across multiple generations.
How to read a Toyota Mirai VIN — every digit explained
Every Toyota Mirai carries a unique 17-character VIN stamped at the factory. Each position is a code — together they spell out where, when and how your car was built. Here's exactly what every digit means.
- WMI (1–3) — country & manufacturer. Tells you it's a Toyota and the country it was built in (real Toyota codes below).
- VDS (4–8) — model, body style, engine, trim & restraints. The 8th digit is the engine code.
- Check digit (9) — a math check that proves the VIN is genuine.
- Model year (10) — the year it was built (e.g. R = 2024, S = 2025).
- Plant (11) — which factory assembled this Mirai.
- Serial (12–17) — the unique sequential production number.
- JapanJT2 · JT3 · JT4 · JT5 · JT6 · JT8
- USA4T1 · 4T3 · 4T4 · 58A · 5TB · 5TD
- Canada2T1 · 2T2 · 2T3
- Mexico3TM · 3TY
- TurkeyNMT
Digits 4–17 — the engine code (8th), model-year letter (10th) and plant — follow the universal SAE standard, identical on every car. For the full year-code table (2001–2026), country codes and where the VIN is stamped on your Mirai, see the complete guide to reading a VIN.
How many recalls does the Toyota Mirai have?
The Toyota Mirai has 12 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2016–2026. Pick a year below to see its recalls — then verify open recalls against your specific VIN.
2025 Toyota Mirai recalls 1
Back Over Prevention:display Function
What's wrong. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk. A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix. Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.
2024 Toyota Mirai recalls 2
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel
What's wrong. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 Lexus UX Hybrid, 2024 Lexus GX, Toyota Mirai, and 2024-2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid vehicles. The instrument panel cluster combination meter may fail to display certain warnings or indicators. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays" and in addition, for the subject Mirai vehicles, FMVSS 305, "Electric-powered vehicles: Electrolyte Spillage and Electrical Shock Protection."
Risk. An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as engine coolant temperature or electrical charge increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix. Dealers will update the combination meter software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 12, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB06, 26LA06, 26TB10, and 26TA10.
Back Over Prevention:display Function
What's wrong. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk. A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix. Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.
2023 Toyota Mirai recalls 2
Back Over Prevention:display Function
What's wrong. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk. A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix. Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.
Back Over Prevention:display Function
What's wrong. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Mirai, Lexus LS500, LS500H, 2023-2024 Lexus ES250, ES300H, ES350, 2024 Lexus LC500, and LC500H vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Due to incorrect programming of the parking-assist electronic control unit (ECU) software, the rearview camera image may not immediately display within a couple of seconds after the shifter is placed into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk. A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix. Dealers will update the parking assist ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TA01 and 24LA01.
2022 Toyota Mirai recalls 1
Electronic Stability Control (esc):control Module:software
What's wrong. Toyota 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."
Risk. Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.
Fix. 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.
2021 Toyota Mirai recalls 1
Electronic Stability Control (esc):control Module:software
What's wrong. Toyota 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."
Risk. Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.
Fix. 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.
Best and worst years for the Toyota Mirai
Based on NHTSA owner-complaint volume across 11 tracked years, the worst years are 2022, 2023, 2019 and the best (fewest complaints) are 2024, 2025, 2026.
ForCar aggregate — our own analysis of complaint volume, not published by NHTSA.
| Year | Owner complaints | Top issue | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Mirai | Fuel/propulsion System | Average | |
| 2017 Mirai | Service Brakes | Average | |
| 2018 Mirai | Fuel/propulsion System | Average | |
| 2019 Mirai | Air Bags | Avoid | |
| 2020 Mirai | Vehicle Speed Control | Average | |
| 2021 Mirai | Fuel/propulsion System | Average | |
| 2022 Mirai | Forward Collision Avoidance | Avoid | |
| 2023 Mirai | Fuel/propulsion System | Avoid | |
| 2024 Mirai | — | Best | |
| 2025 Mirai | — | Best | |
| 2026 Mirai | — | Best |
What are the most common Toyota Mirai problems?
The most-reported Toyota Mirai problems are Engine (3 reports), Air Bags (2 reports) and Steering (1 reports) — out of 30 owner complaints NHTSA holds for the model. Here's how they break down:
Most-reported components — tap a category to read what owners actually experienced:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, all model years. Bar = share of total complaints. Full reports searchable on NHTSA.gov.
Toyota Mirai specifications & dimensions
The 2026 Toyota Mirai. Full dimensions below — engine, horsepower and trim decode from your VIN. For the original factory build — MSRP, trim and standard equipment — rebuild the Toyota Mirai window sticker.
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Source: NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada vehicle specifications. Metric values converted to imperial; generation ranges approximate.
Toyota Mirai cargo space, seating & interior room
How much the Mirai holds — passengers and cargo. EPA measures its interior at 93 cu ft of passenger volume and 10 cu ft of cargo. Seating capacity and legroom vary by trim.
Exact seating capacity, third-row availability, legroom and headroom decode from your VIN or vary by trim — the original factory equipment & options list shows what each trim included.
Passenger & cargo volume from EPA fueleconomy.gov (largest configuration). Seats, legroom and headroom from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
Toyota Mirai tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What MPG does the Toyota Mirai get?
The Toyota Mirai returns up to 74 combined MPG (EPA), which works out to roughly $709/yr in fuel. Pick an engine to see MPG, annual running cost and CO₂ by year:
| Year | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Smog | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Mirai | 74 | 70 | — | — | — | Fuel cell | |
| 2025 Mirai | 76 | 71 | — | — | 10/10 | Fuel cell | |
| 2024 Mirai | 76 | 71 | — | — | 10/10 | Fuel cell | |
| 2023 Mirai | 76 | 71 | — | — | 10/10 | Fuel cell | |
| 2022 Mirai | 76 | 71 | — | — | 10/10 | Fuel cell | |
| 2021 Mirai | 76 | 71 | — | — | 10/10 | Fuel cell | |
| 2020 Mirai | 67 | 67 | — | — | 10/10 | Fuel cell | |
| 2019 Mirai | 67 | 67 | — | — | 10/10 | Fuel cell | |
| 2018 Mirai | 67 | 67 | — | — | 10/10 | Fuel cell | |
| 2017 Mirai | 67 | 67 | — | — | 10/10 | Fuel cell | |
| 2016 Mirai | 67 | 67 | — | — | 10/10 | Fuel cell |
Source: EPA fuel-economy database (ForCar-hosted, 1986–2027) — best combined rating per engine & year, with EPA annual fuel cost and tailpipe CO₂. Trim & drivetrain vary slightly; decode your VIN for the exact figure.
See how the Mirai stacks up against the most fuel-efficient sedans, or calculate this Mirai's real yearly fuel cost.
What engines does the Toyota Mirai have? Power & range
The Toyota Mirai is offered with 1 powertrain — Fuel cell. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel cell | Electric motor | CVT | RWD | Hydrogen |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
How much does a Toyota Mirai cost to own?
A used Toyota Mirai sells for a median of about $9,995 for a 2022 — most listed between $9,995 and $9,995, from 16 real US listings we track. That real market price is what depreciation eats into, so it's the true anchor of the cost to own:
| Year | Typical price | Market range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Mirai | $9,995–$9,995 | 3 | |
| 2021 Mirai | $7,880–$11,990 | 7 | |
| 2019 Mirai | $2,775–$7,900 | 3 | |
| 2018 Mirai | $5,500–$6,888 | 3 |
For every model year mileage-adjusted, trade-in vs private-party vs dealer pricing and a good-deal check, see what a Mirai is worth today, or browse used-market prices across all models.
A Toyota Mirai holds its value well. A typical example keeps roughly 56% of its value after five years — losing about 44% to depreciation. Fuel, maintenance and insurance add to the total cost to own.
| Age | Value retained | Est. resale value | Lost to depreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 84% | $25,200 | −$4,800 |
| Year 2 | 76% | $22,800 | −$7,200 |
| Year 3 | 68% | $20,400 | −$9,600 |
| Year 4 | 61% | $18,300 | −$11,700 |
| Year 5 | 56% | $16,800 | −$13,200 |
What goes into the five-year cost to own:
- Depreciation — the biggest cost: this Mirai loses about 44% of its value over five years. See the full depreciation curve by age.
- Fuel — ≈ $3,545 over five years at roughly 15,000 miles a year.
- Maintenance & repairs — routine service, tires and wear items as the Mirai ages.
- Insurance — varies by driver, state and trim; get a quote for your exact figure.
Resale & depreciation are ForCar estimates from typical segment value-retention curves — not a live market quote. Fuel from EPA fueleconomy.gov at ~15k mi/yr.
How much is a Toyota Mirai to insure?
A Toyota Mirai costs about $2,672 a year to insure for a typical driver on full coverage — roughly 86% above the average car. That's from its real HLDI insurance-loss index (186, where 100 = average car); your own rate moves with state, age, record and coverage.
Estimate = US-average premium × the Mirai's HLDI loss index. See Toyota insurance cost by model, cost by state, or compare any car.
Is the Toyota Mirai safe?
NHTSA crash-test ratings aren't published for the Mirai yet — see the top-rated safest cars instead.
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How many miles does a Toyota Mirai last?
A well-maintained Toyota Mirai typically lasts 200,000–250,000 miles. With regular oil, transmission and timing service, most examples comfortably pass the 200,000-mile mark. Its ForCar Reliability Score is 3.5/5.
Check your Toyota Mirai’s VIN — history, recalls & specs
Title records, open recalls, build details and paint code — straight from the VIN. Free.
Check this Mirai’s VIN free →All Toyota Mirai model years
A year-by-year snapshot of the Toyota Mirai — recalls, best EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety. Tap a year for full details.
| Year | Recalls | Best MPG | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Mirai | 0 | — | |
| 2025 Mirai | 1 recall | — | |
| 2024 Mirai | 2 recalls | — | |
| 2023 Mirai | 2 recalls | — | |
| 2022 Mirai | 1 recall | — | |
| 2021 Mirai | 1 recall | — | |
| 2020 Mirai | 1 recall | — | |
| 2019 Mirai | 1 recall | — | |
| 2018 Mirai | 1 recall | — | |
| 2017 Mirai | 1 recall | — | |
| 2016 Mirai | 1 recall | — |
Recalls = NHTSA campaigns that year · MPG = best EPA combined · Safety = NHTSA overall stars (tested years).
Frequently asked questions
What are the worst years for the Mirai?
By owner-complaint volume, 2022, 2023, 2019 drew the most reports. 2024, 2025, 2026 have the cleanest records.
How many recalls does the Mirai have?
12 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2016–2026. Always check open recalls by your VIN.
What MPG does the Mirai get?
Up to 74 combined MPG (EPA), depending on engine — from the base 4-cylinder to the hybrid.
How many miles does a Mirai last?
A well-maintained Mirai typically reaches 200,000–300,000 miles with regular maintenance.
Is the Mirai reliable?
Our ForCar Reliability Score for the Mirai is 3.5/5, based on NHTSA safety, recall history and complaint severity.
What's the Toyota Mirai warranty?
New Toyota models carry a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic (bumper-to-bumper) warranty and a 5 years / 60,000 miles powertrain warranty. Coverage can vary by model year and market — confirm with a Toyota dealer.
Where is the Toyota Mirai made?
The assembly plant is encoded in the VIN — the 11th character. Decode your Mirai's VIN above to see exactly where it was built; Toyota may build it at more than one plant depending on the year.
How much ground clearance does the Mirai have?
Ground clearance varies by trim and drivetrain — AWD/4WD versions often sit higher. Decode your VIN or check the specific trim for the exact figure.