2019 Toyota Prius Problems
What owners have reported about the 2019 Toyota Prius, which problems come up most, at what mileage, and which recalls to check.
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
Is the 2019 Toyota Prius a good year?
It's one of the better years for the Prius. Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA, the 12th most of 13 Prius model years. The most reported problems involve the brakes, engine and acceleration and speed control.
30 complaints 3 recalls, 1 crash risk 12th worst of 13 Prius years
Top 2019 Toyota Prius problems
Brake problems
11 complaints (37%) name the brakes, most often the rotor.
Engine problems
7 complaints (23%) name the engine.
Acceleration problems
4 complaints (13%) name the acceleration and speed control, most often the accelerator pedal.
Airbag problems
4 complaints (13%) name the airbags.
Which parts fail most
Share of complaints that name each system. One complaint can name several.
When problems were reported
Complaints by the year the problem happened.
2019 Toyota Prius recalls
Instrument cluster / panel
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." 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.
Fix: 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. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 19TA21 and 19TB21.
Recall 19V876000 · Dec 2019Stability Control, Brakes
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." Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system or a loss of braking assist increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake booster pump, free of charge. Toyota's numbers for this recall are K1L/K0L.
Recall 19V544000 · Jul 2019Tire load label may become unreadable
Crash riskThe load capacity label on the vehicle may fade until it cannot be read. Without it, the driver may not know the vehicle is overloaded, which raises the risk of a crash.
Fix: The dealer will install a corrected load carrying capacity label at no charge.
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Prius years to avoid
Total NHTSA complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so their totals will keep climbing. See the full comparison.
Common questions
Is the 2019 Toyota Prius a reliable year?
It's one of the better years for the Prius. Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA, the 12th most of 13 Prius model years. The most reported problems involve the brakes, engine and acceleration and speed control.
What are the most common 2019 Toyota Prius problems?
Owners most often report problems with the brakes, engine, acceleration and speed control and airbags. 11 complaints (37%) name the brakes, most often the rotor.
At what mileage do 2019 Toyota Prius brakes problems start?
Reported mileage ranged widely, but most complaints fell between about 6,000–16,000 miles, with a middle value near 11,000 miles.
How many recalls does the 2019 Toyota Prius have?
3. Instrument cluster / panel (19V876000); Stability Control, Brakes (19V544000); Tire load label may become unreadable (19V244000). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Should I buy a used 2019 Toyota Prius?
Ask for service records covering the brakes, confirm the recall work was done, and compare with the 2024, 2019 and 2018 models, which have the fewest complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports. Counts include each complaint once per model year.