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2019 Toyota PriusProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 54 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
54
Crashes
16
Fires
0
Recalls
3
TSBs
140
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 54 complaints, 16 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

charging pad doesnt work

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

auto park is useless

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
3

poor mpg

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
4

catalytic converter burnt out for no reason

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
5

car doesnt accurately gauge lane limits

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the BrakesHIGH

10 owners reported brakes issues — failures commonly reported around 5K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

18
0–30K
30–60K
3
60–90K
1
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (18 reports) • Median: 5K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Brakes (10 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Brakes10 (19%)
Other8 (15%)
Engine7 (13%)
Airbags4 (7%)
Electrical4 (7%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking3 (6%)
Speed Control3 (6%)
Wheels & Tires3 (6%)

2019 Toyota Prius: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2019 Toyota Prius, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 4,500 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 5K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2019 Toyota Prius, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2019 Toyota Prius, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2019 Toyota Prius, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

7
19
7
20
4
21
4
22
10
23
9
24
9
25
4
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2019 Toyota Prius. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

19V244000May 2019

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

19V544000Sep 2019

SERVICE BRAKES

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus LS500, LC500, ES300h, UX250h, LS500h, Toyota Prius, RAV4 HV, 2019-2020 Toyota Prius Prime, and 2020 Corolla HV vehicles. The brake booster pump may fail causing a deactivation of the Vehicle Stability Control system and a loss of braking assist. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

19V876000Feb 2020

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Prius vehicles. An electrical short circuit in the combination meter could occur, causing the speedometer, the odometer, and the fuel gauge to go blank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2019 Toyota Prius NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

DP22005ClosedOpened Jan 2023 · closed Aug 2023

Pedestrian alert sounds

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

The worst model year for the Toyota Prius is the 2011 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is lights.

2019 Toyota Prius vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

54

Class avg

108

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 54 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2019 Toyota Prius: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Toyota Prius?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2019 Toyota Prius is related to the brakes, with 10 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2019 Toyota Prius reliable?
The 2019 Toyota Prius has 54 complaints, 16 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How safe is the 2019 Toyota Prius?
NHTSA rates the 2019 Toyota Prius 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2019 Toyota Prius problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2019 Toyota Prius have any recalls?
Yes, the 2019 Toyota Prius has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Toyota Prius problems start?
Based on 22 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 4,500 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2019 Toyota Prius data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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