2019 Toyota Prius Prime
Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2019
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2019: 9 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 32 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 12 |
Known problem areas
Only 9 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Wheels
4 of 9 total reports mention: wheels.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-04-22
Also filed under Tires
Electrical system
2 of 9 total reports mention: electrical system.
Show complaint excerpts
The center infotainment/navigation display on my 2019 Toyota Prius Prime repeatedly turns off and back on while driving. The screen goes blank and then restarts, including the map display. The vehicle itself continues to drive normally.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-07
Tires
1 of 9 total reports mentions: tires.
Steering
1 of 9 total reports mentions: steering.
Service brakes
1 of 9 total reports mentions: service brakes.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2019-09-20Electronic stability control (esc), service brakes19V544000 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.
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.
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
Buy-smart checklist
2019 Toyota Prius Prime — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Wheels: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 19V544000 · Electronic stability control (esc), service brakes
FAQ
- Is the 2019 Toyota Prius Prime reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Toyota Prius Prime?
- The most-reported component is wheels, accounting for 44% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2019 Toyota Prius Prime have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.