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2019 Toyota Prius Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 30 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Toyota Prius

The 2019 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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63/100

Elevated Reported Activity — 2019 Toyota Prius

The 2019 Toyota Prius shows elevated recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Make sure any recall campaigns are resolved before purchase and have the vehicle inspected thoroughly.

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3
NHTSA Recalls
3 recalls on record
30
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
7
Crash Reports
In NHTSA complaints
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NHTSA Recalls — 2019 Toyota Prius (3)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Toyota dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel
A blank main display will not show important information like vehicle speed or fuel level. Driving with an inoperative display can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the flash memory chip (ROM) production date, and if necessary, replace it along with the combination meter circuit board, free of charge….
NHTSA #19V876000
🔧 Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system or a loss of braking assist increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake booster pump, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2019. Toyota owners may contact Toyota…
NHTSA #19V544000
🔧 Equipment: Other: Labels
If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at…
NHTSA #19V244000
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Most Common Problems — 2019 Toyota Prius

Based on 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Unknown Or Other
6
Electrical System
4
Service Brakes
4
Air Bags
4
Vehicle Speed Control
3
Power Train
2
Tires
2
Engine
1
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Toyota Prius — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2019 model year is highlighted.

2013 414 complaints 2014 239 complaints 2015 166 complaints 2016 180 complaints 2017 91 complaints 2018 37 complaints 2019 30 complaints 2020 14 complaints 2021 6 complaints 2022 24 complaints 2023 20 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2013, 2014 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2018, 2019, 2020 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2019 Toyota Prius

Is the 2019 Toyota Prius reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2019 Toyota Prius has 3 recall campaigns and 30 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2019 Toyota Prius have?
The 2019 Toyota Prius has 3 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Toyota Prius?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2019 Toyota Prius are: Unknown Or Other, Electrical System, Service Brakes, Air Bags. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2019 Toyota Prius safe to buy?
The 2019 Toyota Prius has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Toyota Prius should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Toyota Prius are: 2018, 2019, 2020. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2013, 2014.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.