2012 Toyota Prius v Recalls
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 18V684000
RECALL DATE: 2018-10-05
SUMMARY
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.
CONSEQUENCES
If the hybrid system shuts down unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of a crash.
REMEDY
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.
COMPONENT AFFECTED
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
NOTES
Toyota Motor Corporation
