2019 Toyota Prius Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 2019 Toyota Prius has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA, including 7 crashes, 2 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (9 reports).

3Recalls
30Owner complaints
7Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2019 Toyota Prius recalls

Gauges Can Go Blank While Driving, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 19V876Dec 11, 20193,751 vehicles affected

An electrical short circuit in the instrument panel (combination meter) can cause the speedometer, odometer, and fuel gauge to go blank.

Brake Booster Pump May Fail, Losing Braking Assist

Recall 19V544Jul 24, 20196,925 vehicles affected

The brake booster pump in certain vehicles may fail.

Load capacity label may be illegible, risking overloading

Recall 19V244Mar 27, 20193,634 vehicles affected

The text on the vehicle's load capacity label may become hard or impossible to read.

Most common 2019 Toyota Prius problems

Problem areas named in the 30 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes9
Unknown Or Other8
Engine6
Vehicle Speed Control4
Air Bags4
Forward Collision Avoidance4
Electrical System4
Tires3
Power Train2
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1

What owners report

2026-08-26, Engine
Coolant is leaking into the catalytic converter. This seems to be a common issue. Toyota issued a technical service bulletin on XXX covering this exactly. Some 2016–2019 Prius and 2017–2019 Prius Prime vehicles may exhibit low coolant level, MIL on with DTC P148F00, and/or poor heater performance due to coolant leakage at the front exhaust pipe heat exchanger. The front exhaust pipe with heat exchanger assembly has been updated. The repair is listed as a 1.5-hour remove-and-replace of the front exhaust pipe assembly, and the diagnostic procedure involves unbolting the rear exhaust pipe from the front pipe at the mating flange when everything is cold and inspecting for coolant leakage
2026-07-13, Electrical System
Frequency when I start car makes a very loud , painful high pitch noise for anywhere from 5-15 seconds
2026-01-06, Unknown Or Other
Body of car has rust perforation starting from the inside working out. This is on the roof, so water incursion will effect airbags and electrical system. FIrst noticed rust bubbles a few years ago, but did not think much of it. Now two body shops have said roof panel needs to be replaced. This is big stuff!
2025-10-28, Service Brakes
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2025-10-11, Forward Collision Avoidance
Since October 2023, my 2019 Toyota Prius has developed severe and unpredictable driving behavior after a regular brake service, which may have triggered or coincided with a software or ECU update. The car, which had been driving smoothly since I bought it in 2021, suddenly began showing false braking, steering interference, and lane instability — as if the car were trying to “correct” problems that didn’t exist. These interventions often happen on highways or during turns, creating serious safety risks for both driver and passengers. I’ve spent months and thousands of dollars replacing parts, performing alignments, and recalibrating sensors, including at Toyota dealerships. The pr

2019 Toyota Prius questions

Does the 2019 Toyota Prius have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2019 Toyota Prius: Gauges Can Go Blank While Driving, Raising Crash Risk; Brake Booster Pump May Fail, Losing Braking Assist; Load capacity label may be illegible, risking overloading. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Toyota Prius?

Based on 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (9), Unknown Or Other (8), Engine (6).

How do I check if a recall on my 2019 Toyota Prius has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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