2019 Toyota Prius Prime recalls and problems

The 2019 Toyota Prius Prime has 1 safety recall and 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Toyota dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2019 Toyota Prius Prime vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2019 Toyota Prius Prime recalls

Recall 19V-544: Service Brakes, Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Reported Jul 24, 2019 · 6,925 vehicles affected · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

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.

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.

2019 Toyota Prius Prime problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Wheels	4
Electrical System	2
Tires	1
Latches/Locks/Linkages	1
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	1
Steering	1
Service Brakes	1
Unknown or Other	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 11,597 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2019 Toyota Prius Prime complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · reported Oct 7, 2026

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 safety concern because the navigation screen goes blank while the vehicle is moving, which can distract the driver. Toyota has already documented this condition in Technical Service Bulletin T-SB-0031-20, which covers intermittent rebooting, screen flashing, and the screen going…

Unknown or Other · reported Feb 6, 2026

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 as I drove to 7-8 more stops where I shut off the car. This was witnessed by a friend who confirmed that he heard the beeping sound for reverse, yet the car moved forward when I pushed on the gas. It definitely was not any kind of user error.

Service Brakes · reported May 17, 2021

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 scratches/grooves as well as the rear rotors had deep scratches as well . All 4 rotors were resurfaced and the brake pads were âscuffedâ during the service. At that time all brakes were inspected with the front brakes having 9mm and rears having 8mm of pads. I started hearing…

Wheels · at 17,000 miles · reported Oct 26, 2020

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.

Wheels · at 6,430 miles · reported Sep 26, 2020

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 blown out. I lost control of the car, thankfully it stopped on left side. It was very scary. No was hurt, but I could have died. I was driving about 70mph.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Toyota Prius Prime have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2019 Toyota Prius Prime: 19V-544 (service brakes, electronic stability control (esc)). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Toyota Prius Prime?

Owners report wheels problems most often (4 reports), followed by electrical system (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 11,597 miles.

Are Toyota recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Toyota dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.