NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2019 Toyota Prius
Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.
The Toyota Prius is a compact hybrid sedan that has defined fuel-efficient family transportation for over two decades. Spanning model years 2019 through 2025, it targets eco-conscious commuters and practical-minded buyers who want a sensible, low-footprint daily driver. The fifth-generation redesign brought sharper styling and a more performance-oriented personality, but safety remains a central part of the Prius identity.
The 2019 Toyota Prius earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 84 out of 100, an strong result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. It has 3 recalls on record, reflected in the score.
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
Reviewers generally praise the redesigned Prius for transforming a once-frumpy commuter tool into a genuinely engaging and well-rounded compact. They tend to highlight the improved driving dynamics and striking exterior as evidence that the hybrid formula no longer demands aesthetic or driver-enjoyment compromises, while still acknowledging the model's core practicality and efficiency as central strengths.
NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 13205
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL19V876000
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.
Reported 2019-12-11
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)19V544000
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.
Reported 2019-07-24
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS19V244000
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.
Reported 2019-03-27
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
28 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.