Very few complaints
The 2019 Prius has one of the lowest complaint rates of any car we cover. The recalls on record are minor and free.
Updated November 2026 · based on 39 owner complaints and 3 recalls
56 51% below the Prius average
3 free to fix at a dealer
Every Prius year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Top problems and what they cost
Loud chirp at start
A few owners report a loud high-pitched tone at start, from the pedestrian warning sound.
Fix: Dealer adjustment, usually free.
Electrical
Instrument cluster recall
Recall 19V876 covers an instrument cluster fault.
Fix: Free under recall.
Electrical
Stability control recall
Recall 19V544 covers stability control software.
Fix: Free under recall.
Stability control
Recalls
A blank main display will not show important information like vehicle speed or fuel level.
Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system or a loss of braking assist increases the risk of a crash.
If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2019 Toyota Prius
- Confirm recalls 19V876 and 19V544 show as repaired.A recall is a safety fix the carmaker must do for free, even for later owners. Typing the 17-character VIN (on the dashboard and driver door) into nhtsa.gov/recalls shows any that were never done. Codes like 18V332 are recall numbers.The 2019 Prius has 3 recalls on record, listed below.
- Start the car and check the dash display works fully.Infotainment screens on these cars can freeze, reboot or go black. On many cars the backup camera and climate controls run through the same screen.
Questions
Is the 2019 Toyota Prius reliable?
Very few complaints. The 2019 Prius has one of the lowest complaint rates of any car we cover. The recalls on record are minor and free.
How many recalls does the 2019 Toyota Prius have?
3 recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Toyota dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2019 Toyota Prius problems?
Loud chirp at start; Instrument cluster recall; Stability control recall.
Crash rating shown for the 2019 Toyota Prius 5 HB AWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.