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2019 Toyota Prius Problems

Compared with other Toyota Prius years

Fewer complaints than typical for this model

0/100 0.2× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
30filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
5,500miles, 11 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
52 mpgcombined, 1.8L 4-cyl · hybrid FWD · 54 city / 50 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2019 Toyota Prius (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 30 consumer complaints for the 2019 Toyota Prius. The part named most often is brakes, with 11 complaints (37% of the total), followed by other or unknown (8) and engine (6). 11 of the complaints include a mileage, and 82% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 5,500 miles. Of all complaints, 7 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 140 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 11 Toyota Prius model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 0 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Electronic stability control (1), Engine cooling (1), Fuel system (1), Lane departure (1), Seat belts (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Brakes: “I was turning to exit a freeway and all of a sudden my car came to a stop (about 55mph to 0) in a matter of seconds with no warning. It then took a few seconds before I was able to get the gas to work again. No cars were around me luckily.”

NHTSA complaint #11268309, filed 2019-10, 1,495 miles

Other or unknown: “I bought a brand new 2019 Prius from the dealership that I work at. Only a month later, the pre collision system started become unavailable and the engine started making a loud cranking noise. I took it to Toyota and they told me that the pcs milimetre wave sensor was missing from the car. They also did not want to fix the engine problem or even look into it despite still having warranty left.”

NHTSA complaint #11315905, filed 2020-03, 4,500 miles

Engine: “Prius stalls in the rain despite not being a recalled model. Pcs sensor is aftermarket, pedestrian warning alert noise is offline, suspension is cracked, engine makes creaking noise at low speed turning. I worked for Toyota as a salesperson and they really took advantage of me.”

NHTSA complaint #11327502, filed 2020-06, 52 miles

Air bags: “Vehicle involved in a accident. Vehicle brake system did not work. Driver had foot on brake pedal. Anti collision break system did not work, vehicle slid for 20ft into a stopped for. 2019 Prius was going 35 MPH before risk of collision was realized. Significant damage done on passenger side bumper. No air bags deployed.”

NHTSA complaint #11390410, filed 2021-01, 16,443 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

82% of the 11 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 975 and 16,443 miles.

64%0–1018%10–250%25–500%50–7518%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (11 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 5,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

201920202021202220237202420252026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2019 Toyota Prius. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Prius · hatchback AWD★★★★★4 / 4524 · 10.7% risk
Prius · hatchback FWD★★★★★4 / 4524 · 10.7% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2019 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.

Neighbouring years: 2018: same overall rating; 2020: 4–5 stars overall. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2019 Toyota Prius version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Prius FWD1.8L 4-cyl · hybridCVT545052$1,300
Prius AWD1.8L 4-cyl · hybridCVT524850$1,350
Prius Eco FWD1.8L 4-cyl · hybridCVT585356$1,200

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2019 Toyota Prius → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 140 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 140 bulletins →

Other model years of the Toyota Prius

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202661,1001554—Too new
20251612,4502552—Too new
2024273,0004554Too new to compareToo new
20232115,2054554—Too new
20222434,6001552—Rising
202165,2000552—Not enough data
20201412,85004–552—Not enough data
2019305,50035520 · FewerRising
20183710,00015560 · FewerRising
20179114,000355628 · FewerStable
201615519,600555655 · TypicalFalling
201516630,00014488 · FewerRising
201421027,000344834 · FewerRising
201341454,425354844 · TypicalRising
201242450,00064–54880 · MoreRising
201152276,000654872 · MoreStable
20102,8236,41910—50100 · MoreFalling
200950230,0006—46100 · MoreStable
20081,49751,1764—46100 · MoreFalling
20072,00450,0504—46Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20061,43950,0006—46Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20051,05176,8546—46Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200461072,4366—46Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20039971,0001—41Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200216770,2002—41Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200116560,5743—41Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Toyota Prius model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2019 Toyota Prius have?

NHTSA recorded 30 consumer complaints for the 2019 Toyota Prius as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2019 Toyota Prius is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 11 complaints (37% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 8.

Has the 2019 Toyota Prius been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2019 Toyota Prius do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2019 Toyota Prius 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2019 Toyota Prius get?

The EPA rates the 2019 Toyota Prius (Prius, 1.8L 4-cyl · hybrid) at 52 mpg combined, 54 city and 50 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,300 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2019 Toyota Prius reported?

Among the 11 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 5,500 miles and the middle half falls between 975 and 16,443 miles; 82% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.