JTDBVRBD1KA0056552019 TOYOTA MiraiHydrogen Fuel Cell
2019 TOYOTA Mirai was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. 5 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA — review the complaint section for the most common failure patterns.
Executive Summary
2019 TOYOTA Mirai
2019 TOYOTA Mirai was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. 5 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA — review the complaint section for the most common failure patterns.
- Common owner-reported issues: electrical problems
- Complaint rate is accelerating — issues appear to be getting worse, not better
5 owner complaints filed — top areas: Safety Systems (40%), Electrical (20%), Other (20%). Common issues: electrical problems. 1 crash reported.
Title Brand Check
Mined from auction damage fields and listing titles — not a DMV title history pull
No auction records available. Title brand status could not be verified — request title history from seller or state DMV.
Vehicle Specifications
Decoded from NHTSA vPIC database
- Make
- TOYOTA
- Model
- Mirai
- Year
- 2019
- Trim / Series
- Hydrogen Fuel Cell
- Body Style
- Sedan/Saloon
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
- Drive Type
- 4x2
- Fuel Type
- Fuel Cell
- Engine
- 153 hp
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer
- TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
- Assembly
- TOYOTA CITY, AICHI, JAPAN
- Curb Weight
- 4,075 lbs
- GVWR
- Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
- Base MSRP
- $58,500
- Battery
- 1.6 kWh
Assembly Plant Quality
Plant: TOYOTA CITY, AICHI
No specific quality data available for this plant. No documented recall or complaint concentrations on record.
Safety Intelligence
Composite analysis from NHTSA recall, complaint, and crash data
✓ No high-risk recall components found
Driver Assistance Features
ADAS equipment data from NHTSA vPIC database
NHTSA Safety Recalls
CLEARComplaint Intelligence
5 complaints analyzed across 4 system categories
Vehicle Speed Control leads owner complaints (40%), most reported when the vehicle was 5–7 yrs old. Also common: Unknown Or Other (40%), Air Bags (40%).
Based on 5 complaints with a reported incident date. Too few owners cited mileage (0) to report a reliable failure-mileage range.
⚠ Complaint rate is accelerating — issue may be getting worse
Owner Complaints
5 safety complaints filed with NHTSA
I own a 2019 tcuv Mirai in February of 2026 I complained to Toyota of the dashboard causing sporatic glitches nothing was done. On Oct 26th I towed car to Tustin Toyota because fc and pksb malfunction came on and car started to slow down they refused to look at it I had it towed to Toyota of orange on the 27th I have an active warranty and active vsa warranty after 2 days they said a wire was loose and that it is not covered under warranty and want me to pay 221 diagnostic fee. I have paperwork this is the 3rd time same problem last time was cleared by same Toyota of orange. They will not release my car and will not honor my active warranties
Extreme lack of refueling infrastructure. Unreliable fuel pumps and stations. High risk of dead battery from sitting.
5/27/24 At 3:14 pm on I-80E exiting at 4B. I was exiting at exit 4B and was pressing on the brakes to slow down. I pressed the brakes really hard but the car kept accelerating. I tried to turn at the curve during the exit, but the car lost power steering, I could not turn the steering wheel, and ended up hitting the wall.
On August 1, 2022, I had only owned the vehicle for a few days, purchased July 28, 2022. Idiot dash lights came on. On the dash display it told me to take it vehicle back to the dealership, Tustin, Toyota, 36 Auto Circle, Tustin, CA 92680 [XXX], Service advisor claimed there was nothing wrong, lights come on when it low on fuel. One of those lights was the RED AIR BAG LIGHT. The dealership was negligent in faulty or no real inspection. I should never of been allowed to drive the vehicle out until the air bar light was dealt with. I drove away, thinking everything was okay but lights and warning signs were still flashing. [XXX] admitted to me that he was only really in charge of tires - nothing else. August 7th I was driving 20 miles per hr in Mission Viejo, residential neighborhood. The right air bag deployed, not accident and the engine was disabled by the computer in the car. I had the vehicle towed to my home and then on Monday, Aug. 8 had it towed back to the dealership, Tustin Toyota. Service writer [XXX] had a mechanic diagnosis; water from a drink had spilled on the passenger floor mat, which shorted out the wiring and circuit board, which caused the air bag to deploy. Had I been on the freeway going 65 mpg, I would have been dead. The engine stops where there is a deployment. It is ridiculous for a car manufacturer to not build the car correctly, and mount wiring, electrical and circuit boards in areas that will not encounter liquid or food issues and the vehicle owner should Not be held responsible for their design negligence. Burying instructions in small type in an owner’s manual that no way takes the time to read is negligent at best. The occupants SAFETY at all times should be the TOP PRIORITY. No one at Geico, my insurance company has ever heard of this happening with ANY car. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Purchased this vehicle on 7/30/2022 from Tustin Toyota, 36 Auto Center Drive, Tustin, CA 92782. I also purchased an extended warranty to cover all future repairs for an additional $2,995 call 'extra care'. I had some warning lights come on after only driving the vehicle for a few days. I brought spent for hours waiting for the dealership on Aug. 1, 2022. The diagnosis was there was nothing wrong and [XXX], Advisor, told me it was normal for Mirai vehicle when it gets low on fuel for warning lights to come on. Sunday, August 7, driving at 2:15 pm PST going only 20 miles per hour, on a side street in Mission Viejo, CA, the right side air bags deployed, there was no impact, no accident. The car was inoperable as the electronics sensed there was a collision so the driving mechanism was disengaged. I had the vehicle towed to dealership on 8/8/2022 for repairs. I was there 7 am. At 4 pm. I spoke with [XXX], Advisor, and he told me because water was found on the floor mat on the passenger side, it affected wiring that is underneath the floor mat and caused a short, which caused the Air Bags to Deploy. This is a manufacturers defect to mount vulnerable wiring under a floor mat. I have two warranties on the vehicle and neither warranty wants to pay for the repairs. If all the Mirai all manufactured with this wiring under a floor mat, there needs to be a Factory Recall and this wiring needs to re reouted to avoid major accidents. If I had been driving in a major freeway, I this issue could have caused major accidents and death of myself and other surrounding drivers, as it also disengages the ability to safely drive the vehicle. The only thing that should deploy air bags is a collision - not faulty mounting of wiring under a floor mat. I need immediate investigation and action on this matter as this may affect thousands of vehicles since 2014 made by Toyota. [XXX] Phone / Text. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Complaint & Reliability Timeline
Annual complaints (blue) vs. composite reliability score (amber) — recall years marked in red
The blue line shows 5 NHTSA complaints on file for the TOYOTA Mirai — a relatively low volume that spans from 2022 to 2026.
The amber reliability line averaged 97/100 across the vehicle's life — relatively stable, with the lowest point of 90/100 in 2024.
Red dots on the amber line flag 2024, a year when complaints included crash events — these are the highest-severity incidents in the dataset.
Legal & Regulatory Actions
Known class action lawsuits, settlements, and manufacturer extended warranty programs
5-Year Ownership Cost Estimate
Based on EPA fuel data, standard depreciation, and US average insurance/maintenance costs
Estimates use EPA fuel economy data, AAA 2024 national averages for insurance and maintenance, and a standard depreciation curve. Actual costs vary by location, driving habits, and vehicle condition.
5-Year Total Cost of Ownership
Estimated based on EPA fuel data, risk-adjusted maintenance, and depreciation
Estimated 5-year cost of ownership: $20,796 (~$347/mo). Repair risk buffer is standard due to vehicle risk profile.
Estimated Market Value
Depreciation-based estimate from original MSRP
Based on original MSRP of $58,500 with sedan depreciation curve. Range reflects ±15% market variance. Actual value depends on condition, options, and local demand.
Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Tailored for the 2019 TOYOTA Mirai — specific failure modes your mechanic must check, not a generic list
Recall Probability Forecast
Estimated likelihood of a new recall in the next 18 months based on NHTSA signals
20% estimated recall probability — some indicators present but not alarming.
- ▸Accelerating complaint rate — increasing pressure on NHTSA to act
Maintenance Schedule
OEM-specified service intervals for this vehicle
Maintenance intervals vary significantly by make, model, year, engine, and driving conditions. Always follow the manufacturer's official schedule — not generic industry estimates.
Tip: Request the seller's service records and compare against the manufacturer schedule. Missing intervals are a negotiation point.
Insurance Cost Estimate
Estimated annual premiums based on vehicle profile, theft data, and NHTSA safety ratings
Based on 2024 national avg ($2,011/yr full coverage). Individual rates vary by driver, location & insurer. Always compare 3+ quotes.
Manufacturer NHTSA Penalty History
Federal fines issued for recall delays and safety violations
TOYOTA has been fined $1217M+ by NHTSA. Most recently in 2014: Criminal settlement — concealed unintended acceleration defects for years before recall.
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Complete Data Table
All decoded fields in a single flattened view
Vehicle Identity
| VIN | JTDBVRBD1KA005655 |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| Make | TOYOTA |
| Model | Mirai |
| Trim | Hydrogen Fuel Cell |
| Series | JPD10L |
| Vehicle Type | PASSENGER CAR |
Body & Configuration
| Body Style | Sedan/Saloon |
| Doors | 4 |
| Seat Rows | 4 |
| Drive Type | 4x2 |
| Fuel Type | Fuel Cell |
| Transmission | Automatic |
Engine
| Horsepower | 153 |
Manufacturer
| Manufacturer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Assembly City | TOYOTA CITY |
| Assembly Country | JAPAN |
VIN Structure
| WMI (Chars 1–3) | JTD |
| Check Digit (Char 9) | 1 |
| Model Year Code (Char 10) | K |
| Plant Code (Char 11) | A |
| Sequence (Chars 12–17) | 005655 |
Safety Data
| NHTSA Recall Count | 0 |
| NHTSA Complaint Count | 5 |
VIN Structure Decode
ISO 3779 character-by-character breakdown of this Vehicle Identification Number
Disclaimer: Data sourced from NHTSA public APIs and scraped auction listings. For informational purposes only. Not a substitute for a paid vehicle history report. Retrieved: 11/2/2026, 5:57:52 AM.