2019 Toyota Prius
The 2019 Toyota Prius is a midsize car, rated at 56 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 5-star NHTSA overall safety rating. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for this model year.

- Combined MPG
- 56
- NHTSA safety
- Starting price
- $28,000
- Recalls
- 3
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Full specifications
Identity
SRC · NHTSA vPIC| Make | Toyota |
|---|---|
| Model | Prius |
| Model year | 2019 |
| Vehicle class | Midsize Car |
Engine & drivetrain
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Displacement | 1.8 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City MPG | 58 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 53 |
| Combined MPG | 56 |
| CO₂ tailpipe | 158 g/mi |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1100 |
Available configurations
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Prius | 52 MPG combined |
|---|---|
| Prius AWD | 50 MPG combined |
| Prius c | 46 MPG combined |
| Prius Eco | 56 MPG combined |
| Prius Prime | 54 MPG combined |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City | 58 MPG |
|---|---|
| Highway | 53 MPG |
| Combined | 56 MPG |
Efficiency vs class average
About 52% more efficient than the Prius's class average.
- Amount financed
- $25,200
- Total interest
- $4,384
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Cost to own
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Safety ratings & recalls
SRC · NHTSA vPIC- Overall
- Frontal crash
- Side crash
- Rollover
Recalls (3)
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL19V876000 · 2019-12-11
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Prius vehicles. An electrical short circuit in the combination meter could occur, causing the speedometer, the odometer, and the fuel gauge to go blank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the flash memory chip (ROM) production date, and if necessary, replace it along with the combination meter circuit board, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 19TA21 and 19TB21.
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)19V544000 · 2019-07-24
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."
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.
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS19V244000 · 2019-03-27
Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Remedy: GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 19R1.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MPG of the 2019 Toyota Prius?
The 2019 Toyota Prius is EPA-rated at 56 MPG combined (58 city / 53 highway).
Is the 2019 Toyota Prius reliable?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2019 Toyota Prius. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.
How safe is the 2019 Toyota Prius?
The 2019 Toyota Prius earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating, including 4 stars in the frontal crash test.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2019 Toyota Prius?
At 12,000 miles per year, the 2019 Toyota Prius costs roughly $718 per year to fuel, or about $3,589 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.
What type of vehicle is the 2019 Toyota Prius?
The 2019 Toyota Prius is classified as a midsize car. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.
Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC