2017 Toyota Prius vs 2019 Toyota Prius
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Toyota Prius | 2019 Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 91 | 29 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 244 | 138 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 52 | 50–52 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 14,932 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Toyota Prius | Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 14 | 9 |
| Visibility/wiper | 17 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 4 |
| Engine | 12 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 11 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 12 | 1 |
| Steering | 7 | 0 |
| Structure | 7 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 7 | 0 |
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.