Worst 2019 Toyota Prius Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Brakes
Engine Problems
Airbags
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Toyota Prius.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 9 | 4 | — | 5,875 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | 1 | — | 1,538 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 4 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Disc:Rotor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2019 Toyota Prius
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~14,310 vehicles.
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."
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."
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."
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2019 Toyota Prius — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2019 Toyota Prius reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Toyota Prius reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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