Should I buy a 2019 Toyota Prius with documented electrical problems?

Depends on the price and the specific vehicle. Documented electrical issues should be priced into the purchase — if the seller is asking full retail, negotiate down by the expected repair cost. A pre-purchase inspection from an independent shop tells you whether THIS specific vehicle has already shown the symptoms or not.

2019 Toyota Prius electrical problems

severe Owners of the 2019 Toyota Prius have filed 4 NHTSA complaints about the electrical at roughly $850 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See electrical across all vehicles →

Complaints

Recalls

Avg fix

$850

electrical complaints on the Toyota Prius, by model year
Model year	electrical complaints
2015 Prius	20
2016 Prius	22
2017 Prius	11
2019 Prius (this page)	4
2022 Prius	6
2023 Prius	4

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What stands out

Of the 17 model years of Toyota Prius we track for electrical problems, this one has the fewest owner complaints on file (4).

Owners are still filing on this — the most recent NHTSA electrical complaint for this vehicle was logged 17 days ago.

Related recalls

severe NHTSA 19V876000 December 11, 2019

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Prius vehicles

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.

Fix: 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.

Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins

The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering electrical on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.

Service Bulletin T-TT-0790-25 Aug 2025

Some customers may experience echoing on the line calling the vehicle when using Bluetooth Hands Free. This is caused by the phone Hands Free volume being too low.

full bulletin at NHTSA ↗

Service Campaign T-SB-0058-23 Rev1 Jun 2025

The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service Bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant leaks.

full bulletin at NHTSA ↗

Service Bulletin T-TT-0754-24 Apr 2024

Customers have expressed concerns about the performance of Qi Wireless Chargers. Wireless chargers on applicable vehicles are designed to work with Qi Certified devices only. MagSafe devices, that are not Qi Certified, may not charge as expected with Qi Wireless Chargers.

full bulletin at NHTSA ↗

Service Bulletin T-TT-0754-24 Apr 2024

full bulletin at NHTSA ↗

Service Bulletin T-PANT-2024-001- Feb 2024

PANT: Toyota is pleased to announce to all field and dealer personnel that we have launched a new part number to the Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) Program, effective February 1, 2024. This new H4 Battery will be phased in over time as inventory levels for the current part number are depleted. Additionally, this new part number will have the same pricing as the current part number and will be drop shipped by an Interstate Battery Distributor.

full bulletin at NHTSA ↗

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.

What owners are reporting 2 most recent

electrical · filed 07/13/2026

Frequency when I start car makes a very loud , painful high pitch noise for anywhere from 5-15 seconds

electrical · filed 06/09/2022

Whenever it rains the warning message clean parking assist sensor comes on while you are driving. Even after you clean the sensors the warning continues to beep contiously. You can press the back button but it will not stop. Also proximity sensor comes on with this incident. After the rain stops the problem stops.

Had electrical trouble with your 2019 Toyota Prius? File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.

Common questions

How serious is the electrical problem on the 2019 Toyota Prius?

It's a meaningful issue. 4 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.

At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?

Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.

What does it cost to fix?

Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.

Are there any recalls related to electrical?

Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover electrical issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.

Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2019/Toyota/Prius. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area. Some links on this page are affiliate links.