Does the 2019 Toyota Prius Prime have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2019 Toyota Prius Prime, the most recent reported on July 24, 2019 (Service brakes, Electronic stability control (ESC)). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Toyota Prius Prime?

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is wheels (4 complaints), followed by electrical system (2).

How many 2019 Toyota Prius Prime complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 9 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2019 Toyota Prius Prime recalls and problems

1 recall and 9 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2019 Toyota Prius Prime.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2019 Toyota Prius Prime recalls

Service brakes · Electronic stability control (ESC)

NHTSA campaign 19V544000 · reported July 24, 2019 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 6,925 vehicles potentially affected

The 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."
The risk: Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system or a loss of braking assist increases the risk of a crash.
The 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. Toyota's numbers for this recall are K1L/K0L. Lexus' numbers for this recall are K2F/KLF.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Wheels4
Electrical system2
Electronic stability control (ESC)1
Latches/locks/linkages1
Service brakes1
Steering1
Tires1
Unknown or other1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 7, 2026 · Electrical system
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. The display is still in the vehicle and is available for inspection. This is a…

Feb 6, 2026 · Unknown or other
I was parked. I put my car in reverse. I heard the beeping sound confirming it was in reverse. I put my foot on the accelerator and the car went forward instead of reverse. This happened twice. I immediately shut off the car and turned it back on. Then it worked fine, and continued to work fine for the rest of the day…

May 17, 2021 · Service brakes
I've have to take my 2019 Prius Prime (with 20,000 miles total) in twice for brake issues in 6 weeks. Each time the dealer had to deal with a rotor heat issue. The first service was on 3/29/2021, the initial reason for appt was hearing squealing from the front. Upon inspection dealer found major heat marks and deep…

Oct 26, 2020 · Wheels · 17,000 miles
PASSENGER SIDE BEHIND THE DRIVER'S SEAT'S TIRE BLEW OUT. STARTED TO DRIVE AND CAR WAS MOVING SLOWER AND EVENTUALLY HAD TO PULL OVER BECAUSE CAR FELT UNSTABLE. WAS NOT GIVEN AN ALARM THAT THE TIRE WAS BLOWN AND FLAT. WAS DRIVING LESS THAN 30MPH, IN A STRAIGHT, FLAT STREET.

Sep 26, 2020 · Wheels · 6,430 miles
10/19-LEFT REAR TIRE KEPT LOOSING PRESSURE, I TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC, THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING, I AGAIN TOOK IT AFTER 2 WEEKS, THEY CHANGED THE TIRE. MILES 7014. ON 9/26/20-MILES 16430, THE SAME TIRE LEFT PASSENGER BLEW OUT ON THE FREEWAY. NO INDICATOR OF TIRE PRESSURE BEING LOW CAME ON. THE TIRE WAS COMPLETELY…

Prius Prime model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes
2017	0	42	5
2018	0	16	4
2019	1	9	0
2020	1	16	5
2021	0	10	4
2022	1	8	3

All Toyota Prius Prime years →

Questions

Does the 2019 Toyota Prius Prime have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2019 Toyota Prius Prime, the most recent reported on July 24, 2019 (Service brakes, Electronic stability control (ESC)). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Toyota Prius Prime?: Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is wheels (4 complaints), followed by electrical system (2).
How many 2019 Toyota Prius Prime complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 9 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 7, 2026.