2010 Toyota Prius | 2014 Toyota Prius | 2013 Toyota Prius | 2012 Toyota Prius | 2011 Toyota Prius | 2012 Toyota Prius V | 2013 Toyota Prius V | 2014 Toyota Prius V — Hybrid propulsion system
Published October 5, 2018 · Recall initiated: October 4, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V684000, published October 5, 2018 and initiated October 4, 2018. Recalling firm: Toyota Motor Corporation; 2010 Toyota Prius | 2014 Toyota Prius | 2013 Toyota Prius | 2012 Toyota Prius | 2011 Toyota Prius | 2012 Toyota Prius V | 2013 Toyota Prius V | 2014 Toyota Prius V — Hybrid propulsion system.
What's the hazard
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Toyota Prius and 2012-2014 Toyota Prius V vehicles. Excessive voltage in the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) within the inverter may cause the hybrid system to shut down, causing the vehicle to stall while being driven.
What to do
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the motor/generator control electronic control unit (ECU) and the hybrid control ECU as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0V. Note: The software updates in this recall are needed even if the vehicle had the software previously updated under recalls 14V-053 or 15V-449.
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Recall details
- Brand
- TOYOTA
- Model
- PRIUS
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Corporation
- Lot
- 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS | 2014 TOYOTA PRIUS | 2013 TOYOTA PRIUS | 2012 TOYOTA PRIUS | 2011 TOYOTA PRIUS | 2012 TOYOTA PRIUS V | 2013 TOYOTA PRIUS V | 2014 TOYOTA PRIUS V
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2010 Toyota Prius | 2014 Toyota Prius | 2013 Toyota Prius | 2012 Toyota Prius | 2011 Toyota Prius | 2012 Toyota Prius V | 2013 Toyota Prius V | 2014 Toyota Prius V — Hybrid propulsion system recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V684000 on October 5, 2018. Reported hazard: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Toyota Prius and 2012-2014 Toyota Prius V vehicles. Excessive voltage in the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) within the inverter may cause the hybrid system to shut down, causing the vehicle to stall while being driven.
What should I do if I have this product?
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the motor/generator control electronic control unit (ECU) and the hybrid control ECU as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0V. Note: The software updates in this recall are needed even if the vehicle had the software previously updated under recalls 14V-053 or 15V-449.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TOYOTA. Model: PRIUS.