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Buying a used 2019 Toyota Prius? Check these 3 recalls first
The 2019 Prius has one high-severity recall, hybrids that can lose braking assist, along with a dashboard display that can go blank and a load capacity label that may become unreadable. None carry a stop-driving or park-outside warning. The complaint record echoes the brake recall: of 30 unverified NHTSA reports, 11 concern service brakes, and seven crashes and two injuries are logged across the total. Engine and electrical reports follow well behind.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Confirm the braking assist recall repair appears in this VIN's service history.
- On the test drive, note pedal feel and any brake warning lights or messages.
- Check the dash display stays lit through startup and driving, and that the load capacity label is legible.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Toyota dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2019 Toyota Prius
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota and Lexus hybrids can lose braking assist | Electronic Stability Control (esc) | high |
| Toyota Prius dashboard display can go blank | Electrical System | medium |
| Toyota load capacity label may become unreadable | Equipment | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
30 complaints filed for this model year, including 7 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 2 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 11 | None found |
| Engine | 6 | None found |
| Electrical System | 4 | Yes |
| Driver Assistance | 4 | None found |
| Speed Control | 4 | None found |
| AIR Bags | 4 | None found |