repaired · 2021 Q2
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. A blank main display will not show important information like vehicle speed or fuel level.
2019 Toyota PriusProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 30 owner complaints about the 2019 Toyota Prius, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-244 the manufacturer reports only 67% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 26, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Toyota Prius has problems
30 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Service brakes4 crash/fire/injury
6Engine1 crash/fire/injury
4Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
4Air bags4 crash/fire/injury
4Vehicle speed control2 crash/fire/injury
4Forward collision avoidance2 crash/fire/injury
2Power train
2Tires
1Fuel/propulsion system
99 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 9 | 4 |
| Engine | 6 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 2 |
| Air bags | 4 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 2 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 9 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2019 Toyota Prius recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Risk. Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system or a loss of braking assist increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Other: labels
Risk. If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other Prius year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Prius median. How we score
'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2019 Toyota Prius safety ratings
2019 Toyota Prius 5 HB AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (10.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2019 Toyota Prius, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
In owners' words
What Prius owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Since October 2023, my 2019 Toyota Prius has developed severe and unpredictable driving behavior after a regular brake service, which may have triggered or coincided with a software or ECU update. The car, which had been driving smoothly since I bought it in 2021, suddenly began showing false…
* I was pulling into a parking space at a slow speed. When I applied the brake the car accelerated causing the car to scrape the car next to the space. The car then stopped. * The acceleration was out of my control and the brakes did not stop it. Fortunately there was no person in front of me. *…
I was idling at a parking space and went to turn off my car. The vehicle surged forward and the BRAKE sign came on. I pushed my brake to the floor and nothing happened. I was moving toward a brick wall so I put in in reverse and the car surged backwards. The BRAKE sign came on and I pushed the…
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