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Model year 2019 · Toyota

2019 Toyota Prius (incl. Prius c, v and Prime) recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Toyota Prius (incl. Prius c, v and Prime). The most recent was reported on December 11, 2019. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: PRIUS, PRIUS C, PRIUS PRIME.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2019 Toyota Prius (incl. Prius c, v and Prime), newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
19V876000December 11, 2019Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel
19V544000July 24, 2019Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
19V491000June 26, 2019Hybrid Propulsion System
19V244000March 27, 2019Equipment › Other › Labels

Systems involved: Electrical System (1) · Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (1) · Equipment (1) · Hybrid Propulsion System (1) · Service Brakes (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 19V876000Manufacturer no. 19TA21 / 19TB21

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

Report received by NHTSA
December 11, 2019
Owner notification
February 7, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
3,751 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Toyota Prius (incl. Prius c, v and Prime)
July 9, 2019 – July 31, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
PRIUS

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

A blank main display will not show important information like vehicle speed or fuel level. Driving with an inoperative display can increase the risk of a crash.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V876000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V544000Manufacturer no. K1L/K0L, K2F/KLF

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Report received by NHTSA
July 24, 2019
Owner notification
September 20, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
6,925 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Toyota Prius (incl. Prius c, v and Prime)
April 26, 2019 – May 31, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
PRIUS, PRIUS PRIME

Components: Electronic Stability Control (ESC); Service Brakes

Defect summary

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."

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V544000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V491000Manufacturer no. K0K

Hybrid Propulsion System

Report received by NHTSA
June 26, 2019
Owner notification
August 23, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
464 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Toyota Prius (incl. Prius c, v and Prime)
February 6, 2018 – October 4, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
PRIUS C

Defect summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Prius C vehicles. The DC-DC converter may fail resulting in the auxiliary battery no longer receiving power from the converter, which may cause a loss of drive.

Safety risk

A loss of drive increases the risk of crash.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the DC-DC converter with a new one, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is K0K.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V491000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V244000Manufacturer no. 19R1

Equipment › Other › Labels

Report received by NHTSA
March 27, 2019
Owner notification
May 24, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
3,634 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Toyota Prius (incl. Prius c, v and Prime)
February 21, 2019 – February 27, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
PRIUS

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V244000, filed by Gulf States Toyota, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: December 12, 2019.