The Lemon IndexAll cars · Toyota Prius · 2019
2019 Toyota Prius. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 975 and 7,210 miles. Median 4,500, from 9 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Brakes | 36% |
| Engine | 27% |
| Speed control | 18% |
| Airbags | 18% |
| Automatic emergency braking | 18% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 3
19V876000 Dec 2019 Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel
Defect. 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."
Risk. 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. The recall began February 7, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 19TA21 and 19TB21.
19V544000 Jul 2019 Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
Defect. 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."
Risk. 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 customer service at 1-888-270-9371 and Lexus owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are K1L/K0L. Lexus' numbers for this recall are K2F/KLF.
19V244000 Mar 2019 Equipment / Other / Labels
Defect. 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."
Risk. 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 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 19R1.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Pedestrian alert sounds | 2023 | 2023 |
Manufacturer communications 140
Toyota filed 140 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- REVISION NOTICE May 08, 2018 Rev1: * Applicability has been updated to include 2019 model year…
- REVISION NOTICE May 22, 2018 Rev2: * The Before Delivery section has been updated
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Prius 5 HB AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Toyota Prius 5 HB FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Toyota Prius C 5 HB FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Standard | Standard |
Engines and drivetrains 4
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | 48 / 43 / 46 | Regular | $1,350 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | 54 / 50 / 52 | Regular | $1,200 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios) | 4WD | 52 / 48 / 50 | Regular | $1,250 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | 55 / 53 / 54 | Regular | $1,150 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
YouTube repair topics
200 videos about the 2016–2022 Toyota Prius, 19.9M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 5 | 441K |
| Cooling system | 2 | 234K |
| Oil changes & service | 5 | 134K |
| Heat, A/C & blend door | 3 | 111K |
| Gauges, lights & wiring | 1 | 54K |
| Spark plugs & ignition coils | 1 | 21K |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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