2012 Toyota Rav4 Ev | 2013 Toyota Rav4 Ev | 2014 Toyota Rav4 Ev — Hybrid propulsion system
Published March 13, 2015 · Recall initiated: March 13, 2015
Summary
NHTSA records recall 15V143000, published March 13, 2015. Recalling firm: Toyota Motor Corporation; 2012 Toyota Rav4 Ev | 2013 Toyota Rav4 Ev | 2014 Toyota Rav4 Ev — Hybrid propulsion system.
What's the hazard
Toyota Motor Engineering & manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Rav4 EV vehicles manufactured July 24, 2012, to August 29, 2014. Due to a software issue within a component of the Electric Vehicle Traction Motor Assembly, the electric propulsion motor may shift to "neutral" resulting in a possible loss of drive power.
What to do
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the Electric Vehicle Traction Motor Assembly software, free of charge. The recall began on September 10, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
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Recall details
- Brand
- TOYOTA
- Model
- RAV4 EV
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Corporation
- Lot
- 2012 TOYOTA RAV4 EV | 2013 TOYOTA RAV4 EV | 2014 TOYOTA RAV4 EV
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Toyota Rav4 Ev | 2013 Toyota Rav4 Ev | 2014 Toyota Rav4 Ev — Hybrid propulsion system recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V143000 on March 13, 2015. Reported hazard: Toyota Motor Engineering & manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Rav4 EV vehicles manufactured July 24, 2012, to August 29, 2014. Due to a software issue within a component of the Electric Vehicle Traction Motor Assembly, the electric propulsion motor may shift to "neutral" resulting in a possible loss of drive power.
What should I do if I have this product?
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the Electric Vehicle Traction Motor Assembly software, free of charge. The recall began on September 10, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TOYOTA. Model: RAV4 EV.