This page covers 4 recalls, 28 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2019 Toyota Prius.
50–52 mpg combined
4.5–4.7 L/100km
Midsize Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Complaints about the 2019 Prius spread across several systems, with no single dominant pattern standing out sharply. Brakes draw the most reports, with owners describing unpredictable behavior and concerns about response after routine service. A handful of owners also report coolant system problems, specifically coolant loss with little or no warning light activation until the level was critically low, and in some cases coolant leaking into the exhaust system. Vehicle speed control and tires each account for a small cluster of reports. Outside the top systems, a couple of owners describe roof panel rust perforating from the inside out, with concerns about water reaching electrical components, though this appears in only a few reports rather than as a broad pattern.
28
Total Complaints
7
Crash-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2019 Toyota Prius has 4 recalls, the most serious involving the brake booster pump, which can fail and cause loss of braking assist along with deactivation of the stability control system, raising the risk of a crash.
Two recalls address the same instrument cluster issue: an electrical short circuit can cause the speedometer, odometer, and fuel gauge to go blank while driving, leaving the driver without speed or fuel level information. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue, which is why two separate campaigns exist for this defect. The remaining recall affects the load capacity label on certain vehicles distributed through Gulf States Toyota, where the label text can become illegible over time, making it harder to know the vehicle's maximum safe load.
At a glance
What can fail
A short circuit in the combination meter's main display can cause the vehicle speed and fuel level to stop showing while you drive.
What the fix does
Toyota will mail you instructions to have a dealer inspect the combination meter circuit board and replace it if needed.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
An electrical short circuit in the combination meter can cause the speedometer, odometer, and fuel gauge displays to stop working.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the flash memory chip and combination meter circuit board if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The brake booster pump may fail, which disables the Vehicle Stability Control system and reduces braking assist power.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the brake booster pump and replace it if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The load capacity label text on the driver's door jamb may fade or become unreadable, preventing owners from seeing the maximum safe weight their vehicle can carry.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a corrected load capacity label at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
