Model year guide

2019 Toyota prius

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2019 Toyota prius is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 4 on record.

2019 Toyota prius — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2019 Toyota prius at a glance

Safety recalls3
Owner complaints28
Combined52 mpg

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2019 Toyota prius recalls 3

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel NHTSA Campaign #19V876000 · 11/12/2019

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."

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 …

Electronic Stability Control (esc) NHTSA Campaign #19V544000 · 24/07/2019

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 Saf…

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. T…

Equipment:other:labels NHTSA Campaign #19V244000 · 27/03/2019

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."

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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2019 Toyota prius common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
Forward Collision Avoidance
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Tires
Check tread depth, the DOT age date, and that all four tires match with even wear. Look for bulges or cracks.
Lane Departure
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

2019 Toyota prius MPG & running costs

Combined52 mpg
City54 mpg
Highway50 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$1,200

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2019 Toyota prius costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$6,000
Fuel only$6,000
Per mile$0.08

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2019 Toyota prius trims & engines on record

Trims
L/LE/XLE/LTD. · LE/XLE
Engines
1.8L 4-cyl 96 hp

2019 Toyota prius vehicles on record

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2019 Toyota prius — frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Toyota prius have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2019 Toyota prius. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

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

Based on 28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are service brakes, forward collision avoidance, engine.

What gas mileage does the 2019 Toyota prius get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2019 Toyota prius at about 52 mpg combined (54 city / 50 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.