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2019 Toyota Prius Prime recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2019 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
9
Latest campaign
Jul 24, 2019

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Electronic stability control (ESC)1Jul 24, 2019
19V544000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Jul 24, 2019Latest campaign
Jul 24, 201919V544000

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system or a loss of braking assist increases the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V544000
What's wrong
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.
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. 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.
Campaign
NHTSA 19V544000 · Jul 24, 2019
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component9

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
9Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Wheels444000
Electrical system222000
Unknown or other111000
Service brakes111000
Steering111000
Electronic stability control (ESC)111000
Latches/locks/linkages111000
Tires111000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • 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.”

    Filed 10/07/2026 · ODI 11769550
  • 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.”

    Filed 02/06/2026 · ODI 11716267
  • 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.”

    Filed 05/17/2021 · ODI 11417512

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2019 Toyota Prius Prime recall questions

How many recalls does the 2019 Toyota Prius Prime have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2019 Toyota Prius Prime. The most recent, 19V544000 (reported July 24, 2019), concerns electronic stability control (ESC). Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2019 Toyota Prius Prime?

Wheels is the most-reported component, named in 4 complaints out of 9 filed with NHTSA (44%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2019 Toyota Prius Prime?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Toyota dealer.

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