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2019 Toyota Prius Prime

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Prius Prime.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

Classified as a passenger car, the 2019 Toyota Prius Prime pairs an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios to an engine requiring 4.4 quarts of 0W-20 oil. Ownership records for this model year document 8 total owner complaints and 1 recall, with wheels identified as the top complaint area. Within the 2017 to 2024 model complaint history, this total sits well below the 2017 peak of 143 complaints while remaining above the 2023 low of 4, marking a significant reduction in reported issues compared to the 2017 model year.

Model year20242023202220212020201920182017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.4 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque76 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA efficiency55/53/54 MPGeEPA · verified
EPA electric range640 miEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI Hybrid: 140R · 295 CCA battery, OE oil filter 90915YZZN1. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI Hybrid: 140R · 295 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnCANHOEM · verified
Tire sizeP195/65R15OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZN1
Engine air filter1780121060
Spark plug9091901298
Battery2880037130
Front wiper blades8521247130 alt 8522247130
Thermostat1632637020 alt 1603137010
Cabin air filter8713958010 alt 871390R030

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length178.7 in
Overall width69.3 in
Overall height57.9 in
Wheelbase106.3 in
Curb weight3364 lb
Track (front / rear)60.2 / 60.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)60/40

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined55 / 53 / 54 MPGe
Electric range640 mi
Charge time (240V)2.0 hr
Electric motor22 and 53 kW AC Induction
Energy use25.0 kWh/100mi
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.4 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, SAE J1703 · Dot 3 · SAE J1704 · Dot 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 76 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidSAE J1703 · Dot 3 · SAE J1704 · Dot 4
Engine CoolantToyota Super Long Life Coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity6.3 qt
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity4.4 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or StudsShort Bolts: 12 ft-lbs Long Bolts: 20 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts140.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts140.0 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)14.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)32.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)15.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts76 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub159.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)1000 Checking Speed rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)±50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerToyota
Spark Plug Gap.039
Spark Plug Torque15 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerToyota

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity2.275 - 2.40 lbs
Oil GroupPOE
Oil TypeND-11 or equivalent
Standard BCI Group NumberHybrid: 140R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance295 cca

Service checks

RPM44.0-50.0 @ Idle rpm
Residual Pressure21.0
RPM44.0-50.0 @ Idle rpm
Residual Pressure21.0

Brakes

ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.0394; Rear: 0.0394 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9015 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°.15 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1In multiple steps tighten evenly to 36 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 90°, Step 3: Turn 45°.36 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
136 ft. lbs. tighten evenly in several steps. Step 2: 90°. Step 3: 45°.36 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
136 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°.36 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9030 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°.30 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs at 120,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 10,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
At 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAir Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Hybrid Inverter (inspect coolant level)
Every 30,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 120,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miHybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2019 Toyota Prius Prime sits in a low-complaint stretch of its federal record, with 8 complaints, 1 recall, 1 investigation, and 116 TSBs—figures that follow a steep drop from the 143 complaints and 4 recalls logged by the launch-year 2017 model and are consistent with the 8–16 complaint range sustained from 2018 through 2022. The leading complaint area is Wheels, accounting for 3 of the 8 filings, with single filings in Service Brakes, Steering/ESC, and Unknown/Other, and notably zero crash or fire reports on file. The single 2019 recall and the open investigation are not detailed in the data provided, so their specific subject cannot be assessed, though the generation's overall recall count stays at zero or one per year through 2022 before climbing to four in both 2023 and 2024. TSB activity in 2019 (116) is in line with the post-launch norm of roughly 96–125 documents per year and well below the 320-document surge that marked 2017. On balance, 2019 represents a low-complaint, mid-generation year in the Prius Prime's arc and is a defensible used-buy candidate, provided a pre-purchase check confirms the single recall has been performed.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
116
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
8
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 8 complaints on record, top 6 components.

Wheels3
Unknown Or Other1
Service Brakes1
Steering,Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1
Electrical System,Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Tires,Wheels1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V544000Electronic Stability Control (Esc)Reported 24/07/2019

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 116 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0055-24 Rev22026-01-07Unknown Or OtherSome 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
T-TT-0784-25 Rev12025-06-17EngineSome ECUs can set a DTC that is common with other ECUs. This can lead to accidental use…
T-SB-0058-23 Rev12025-06-13Electrical SystemThe air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the…
T-TT-0784-252025-06-13EngineSome ECUs can set a DTC that is common with other ECUs. This can lead to accidental use…
T-SB-0035-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureAcid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 Prius Prime take?

4.4 qt of 0W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 Prius Prime have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What is the EPA range and efficiency of the Prius Prime?

EPA figures are 55 city / 53 highway / 54 combined MPGe. EPA electric range is 640 miles.