Most common 2019 Toyota Prius Prime problems
Share of the 9 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Toyota Prius Prime complaints by model year
Best Prius Prime years: 2019, 2023, 2021. Compare all years →
2019 Toyota Prius Prime recalls (1)
Service brakes
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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2019 Toyota Prius Prime:
Pedestrian alert sounds
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles.
What 2019 Toyota Prius Prime owners say
Wheels & tires
2 Toyota complaints: 1) my 2019 Prius Prime 11,597 miles: on hwy 85 south 11/27 10:30 pm got flat tire & drove to side lane on hwy. Called Toyota tow service @ 10:37 pm which is in georgia not calif. Tow not show until 1:16 am 11/27 and towed car to dealer. It took 20 min. For call center in georgia to initiate tow 2) the Prius Prime does not come with a spare tire but has a tire puncture repair kit. My tire beyond puncture repair. A car with no spare tire of any kind is extremely dangerous situation for anyone. 2019 Prius primes don't come with spare tire. This hazard feature needs to change. I have expended warranty and service contract and tire was not covered so besides the unsafe condition my husband endured we also got a bill for $168.19 to replace and install the damaged tire. I will write to Toyota roadside assist. Regarding georgia center dispatching tows in calif.? …
Car had 27540 miles on factory original toyo nanoenergy tires when the rear passenger tire blew out. I was 22 miles into my drive home . No tps warning and I had visually looked at my tires before heading home. The entire tread separated from the sidewalls. The sidewalls stayed with the rim and I was able to safely stop the car on the grass median. This type of sidewall blowout has never happened in all my years of driving. I was on us-321 north bound just after the hardin rd exit going 70 MPH at time of blowout. Not in a turn but nearly straight line driving. Weather was mostly sunny and 65 degrees.
2019 Toyota Prius Prime engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | CVT | FWD | 55 / 53 / 54 |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2019 Toyota Prius Prime a good car?
Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2019 Prius Prime rates better than average: 63% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Prius Prime at the same age. It is one of the best Prius Prime years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2019 Toyota Prius Prime?
The wheels & tires — 4 complaints, 44% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the electrical system (2) and locks & latches (1).
How many recalls does the 2019 Toyota Prius Prime have?
There is 1 recall for the 2019 Toyota Prius Prime, the most recent from July 24, 2019 (service brakes). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Toyota Prius Prime?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2019, 2023 and 2021. See the full Toyota Prius Prime years comparison.
At what mileage do 2019 Toyota Prius Prime problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 12,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.