TOYOTA PRIUS (2019) recall — Electrical System
Toyota is recalling 2019 Prius vehicles with blank speedometer and fuel gauge due to electrical short circuit. This could cause crashes. Owners must contact Toyota for free repair.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Toyota is recalling certain 2019 Prius vehicles because an electrical short circuit can cause the speedometer, odometer, and fuel gauge to go blank. Driving with these displays inactive increases crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224465-toyota-prius-2019-recall-blank-speedometer-increases-crash-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224465-toyota-prius-2019-recall-blank-speedometer-increases-crash-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V876000
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“Toyota Prius 2019 Recall: Blank Speedometer Increases Crash Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224465-toyota-prius-2019-recall-blank-speedometer-increases-crash-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #19V876000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V876000).
Why it’s dangerous
An electrical short circuit in the combination meter can cause the speedometer, odometer, and fuel gauge to go blank. This means drivers cannot see their speed or fuel level, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Toyota Prius vehicles with the specific recall numbers 19TA21 and 19TB21 are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without functional speedometer, odometer, or fuel gauge are at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2019 Prius has recall numbers 19TA21 or 19TB21. The recall started February 7, 2020, and Toyota will notify owners.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Toyota
Call Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 to get the recall repair.
Get Repair Kit
Dealers will inspect the flash memory chip and replace it if necessary with the combination meter circuit board.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
An electrical short circuit in the combination meter can cause the speedometer, odometer, and fuel gauge to go blank, which may lead to crashes.
How do I know if my Prius is affected?
Your 2019 Prius is affected if it has recall numbers 19TA21 or 19TB21, as noted in the recall notice.
What should I do if my Prius has a blank display?
Contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 to get the repair kit for free.
Contact Toyota
We’ve drafted a message you can send Toyota to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V876000 — Toyota Toyota Hello, I own a Toyota that is covered by recall 19V876000 from Toyota. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V876000 (November 12, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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