Toyota recall: Hybrid propulsion system

What is wrong

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Prius V vehicles manufactured August 22, 2011, to June 30, 2014. A component within the hybrid inverter assembly may overheat, causing the hybrid system to reduce output power allowing the vehicle to only drive a short distance. In some circumstances, the hybrid system may shut down causing the vehicle to stop while being driven.

What could happen

The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. The hybrid system could also shut down completely resulting in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the motor/generator control electronic control unti (ECU) and the hybrid control ECU, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.

Vehicles covered

• Toyota Prius V 2012–2014

Facts

NHTSA recall number

15V449000

Type

Vehicle

Filed by

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Reported to NHTSA

Jul 15, 2015

Owners notified

Jul 30, 2015

Vehicles or items affected

108,624

Started by

The manufacturer

Built

Aug 22, 2011 to Jun 30, 2014

Part

Hybrid propulsion system › Inverter

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other recalls for the same vehicles

• Toyota recall: Hybrid propulsion system Jun 24, 2020
• Toyota recall: Hybrid propulsion system Oct 4, 2018
• Toyota recall: Air bags Jan 16, 2015
• Toyota / Tyc recall: Exterior lighting Dec 12, 2013
• Toyota recall: Seats Jan 16, 2013

To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.