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2019 Hyundai Elantra vs 2019 Toyota Prius

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2019 Hyundai Elantra2019 Toyota Prius
NHTSA complaints24629
Recall campaigns13
Service bulletins (TSBs)111138
Investigations01
Crash reports127
Fire reports30
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)25–3550–52
Median reported incident mileage50,700 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentHyundai ElantraToyota Prius
Engine1285
Exterior Lighting650
Electrical System374
Service Brakes59
Power Train112
Forward Collision Avoidance64
Steering90
Vehicle Speed Control44

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling460
Check engine light220
Oil consumption200
Clunking / rattling180
Loss of power90
Hesitation / surging90
Vibration / shaking70

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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.