Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
TOYOTA
Model Of Vehicle
PRIUS V
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
18V684000
Component Description
Hybrid Propulsion System
Effect Of Defect
If The Hybrid System Shuts Down Unexpectedly, It Can Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Start Of Manufacture
20110822
End Of Manufacture
20140630
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
807329
Date Owners Notified
20190122
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Date Report Received
20181004
Make Campaign Number
J0V