2019 Toyota Prius Recalls, Problems & MPG
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 39 owner complaints for the 2019 Toyota Prius. The EPA rates it 46 to 56 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.
- Recalls
- 3
- Owner complaints
- 39
- Crashes / fires reported
- 7 / 0
- EPA combined
- 46–56 MPG
2019 Toyota Prius recalls
Electrical SystemDec 11, 2019 · NHTSA 19V876000+
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.
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. 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.
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."
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)Jul 24, 2019 · NHTSA 19V544000+
Risk: 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. 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.
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."
EquipmentMar 27, 2019 · NHTSA 19V244000+
Risk: If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
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."
Recall repairs are free. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours still needs one.
Most reported 2019 Toyota Prius problems
Owner complaints to NHTSA by system. One complaint can name more than one system.
- Service Brakes12
- Unknown or Other9
- Engine6
- Electrical System6
- Wheels5
- Forward Collision Avoidance4
- Vehicle Speed Control4
- Air Bags4
2019 Toyota Prius gas mileage
EPA ratings for each version (city / highway / combined).
| Version | Engine | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius Eco | 1.8 L 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 58 | 53 | 56 | $1,150 |
| Prius Prime | 1.8 L 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 55 | 53 | 54 | $1,200 |
| Prius | 1.8 L 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 54 | 50 | 52 | $1,250 |
| Prius AWD | 1.8 L 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 52 | 48 | 50 | $1,300 |
| Prius c | 1.5 L 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 48 | 43 | 46 | $1,400 |
Real-world mileage depends on how and where you drive. Logbay compares your actual MPG with these EPA numbers.
Questions
Does the 2019 Toyota Prius have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2019 Toyota Prius, most recently for the electrical system (Dec 11, 2019). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2019 Toyota Prius problems?
Owners filed 39 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are service brakes (12), unknown or other (9), engine (6).
What gas mileage does the 2019 Toyota Prius get?
The EPA rates the 2019 Toyota Prius at 46 to 56 MPG combined (best version: 58 city / 53 highway).
Sources: NHTSA recalls and owner complaints (api.nhtsa.gov), EPA fuel economy (fueleconomy.gov). Updated Oct 26, 2026. Complaint counts are unverified owner reports.