Model year 2019 · Midsize Cars

2019 Toyota Prius Prime: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2019 Toyota Prius Prime at 54 mpg combined across 1 version. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 9 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

54

NHTSA overall rating

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Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Toyota dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2019 Toyota Prius Prime recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2019 Toyota Prius Prime, newest first.

Service brakes and 1 more component

NHTSA 19V544000 Reported Jul 24, 2019
Filed by
Toyota Motor Corporation (manufacturer recall no. K1L/K0L, K2F/KLF)
Components
Service brakes; Electronic stability control (ESC)
Units affected
6,925 (estimate)
Problem
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."
Risk
Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system or a loss of braking assist increases the risk of a crash.
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. 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2019 Toyota Prius Prime fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2019 Toyota Prius Prime EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombElectric rangeFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Prius Prime1.8L 4-cyl plug-in hybridAutomaticFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gas and Electricity / Electricity55/53/54 mpg
133 MPGe on electricity		25 mi$1,25078

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2019 Toyota Prius Prime crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2019 Toyota Prius Prime NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2019 Toyota Prius PRIME 5 HB FWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2019 Toyota Prius Prime owner complaints

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Toyota Prius Prime, most recently on Oct 7, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2019 Toyota Prius Prime complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Wheels4
Electrical system2
Electronic stability control (ESC)1
Latches/locks/linkages1
Service brakes1
Steering1
Tires1
Unknown or other1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Toyota Prius Prime model years

Toyota Prius Prime by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2024 Prius Prime48–52 mpg4155/5
2023 Prius Prime48–52 mpg465/5
2022 Prius Prime54 mpg185/5
2021 Prius Prime54 mpg0105/5
2020 Prius Prime54 mpg116—
2018 Prius Prime54 mpg016—
2017 Prius Prime54 mpg042—

All Toyota Prius Prime years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2019 Toyota models

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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