Research · Subcompact Cars
2016 Toyota MiraiRecalls, problems, MPG & safety
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints for the 2016 Toyota Mirai. Most complaints involve fuel/propulsion system (1) and vehicle speed control (1). The EPA rates it 67 mpg combined.
Combined MPG
67mpg
EPA · 1 version
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
2
Top: fuel/propulsion system
Fuel cost / yr
—
No EPA estimate
Safety recalls
NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2016 Toyota Mirai as of Oct 28, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 28, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
Owner complaints by component
2 complaints filed with NHTSA · May 2019 – Jun 2021
- Fuel/propulsion system1
- Vehicle speed control1
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 28, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
What owners report most
Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component
Fuel/propulsion system
1 report
“HYDROGEN VEHICLE NOT RELIABLE IN Orange County, CA. ALSO THE VEHICLE MILAGE IS EXTREMELY POOR, HAVING TO FILL UP ABOUT EVERY 2-3 DAYS. LESS THAN 150 MILES PER TANK EASILY. VEHICLE CONSISTENTLY HAS TO BE TOWED WHEN STATIONS ARE DOWN. HYDROGEN STATIONS WERE DOWN MOST OF APRIL, TOYOTA BRAND ENGAGEMENT OFFERED A LOANER VEHICLE AND THERE WERE NO VEHICLES AVAIL. VEHICLE SOLD WITHOUT RELIABLE STATIONS, INFRASTRUCTURE STILL IN PROGRESS- VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE SOLD WITHOUT FUEL. VEHICLE HAS TO BE TOWED AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH WHEN BEING USED CONSISTENTLY FOR WORK/DAILY COMMUTING. VEHICLE UNSAFE SINCE THE FUEL IS DOWN FOR DAYS, LEAVING DRIVER W/O TRANSPORTATION OFTEN IN UNSAFE CONDITIONS. ELDERLY/DISABLED, UNABLE TO LIFT AND NAVIGATE THE FUEL PUMP THAT OFTEN FREEZES ON THE NOZZEL. WILL SOMETIMES BE AT STATION FOR OVER AN HOUR DUE TO MALFUNCTIONS- AUTO FRUAD/ELDERLY ABUSE FINANCIAL PRACTICES. INCREASED CAPRUL TUNNEL AND PAIN DUE TO MALFUNCTION OF FUEL PUMP.”
Vehicle speed control
1 report
“CAR LOSS ACCELERATION TWICE DURING DRIVING. ACCELERATION ISSUE WAS REPORTED TO TOYOTA IN OCT 2018 ACCELERATION ISSUE WAS REPORTED TO TOYOTA IN MAR 2019 I HAVE EMAIL DOCUMENTATION THAT THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO LONGO TOYOTA TO REVIEW, TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA (TMNA) WAS ASKED FOR FURTHER DATA, RETOOK THE VEHICLE TO LONGO TOYOTA WITH DATA. TMNA HAS NOT RESPONDED WITH A CLEAR PLAN TO ADDRESS PROBLEM. THIS IS A LIABILITY THAT IS NOT ONLY FOR ME AND MY WIFE BUT ALSO OTHER DRIVERS OUT THERE ON THE ROAD.”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 28, 2026
Engines, transmissions & drive
1 version rated by the EPA
- EPA class
- Subcompact Cars
- Engines
- fcv
- Transmissions
- Automatic (variable gear ratios)
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Hydrogen
- EV range
- 312 mi (EPA)
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 28, 2026EPA listing
EPA fuel economy by version
City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirai Auto (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | 67 | 67 | 67 | — | — |
- 67mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 28, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
New Car Assessment Program
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2016 Toyota Mirai as of Oct 28, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Oct 28, 2026
Maintenance basics
General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
- Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
6–12 months - Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
Every oil change - Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
1–2 years - Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
1–2 years - Brake fluid—
2–3 years - Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
5–10 years - Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
— - 12V battery—
3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
2016 Mirai questions
How many recalls does the 2016 Toyota Mirai have?
0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Oct 28, 2026.
What are the most common 2016 Toyota Mirai problems?
Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are fuel/propulsion system (1), vehicle speed control (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
What MPG does the 2016 Toyota Mirai get?
The EPA rates the 2016 Toyota Mirai at 67 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (1 version rated).
Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Oct 28, 2026