Washington, D.C. – Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Prius V vehicles manufactured August 22nd, 2011, to June 30th, 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.
Recall Information
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Report Receipt Date: July 15th, 2015
NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V449000
Component(s): Hybrid Propulsion System
Potential Number of Units Affected: 108,624
| Vehicle Make / Model | Model Year(s) |
| Toyota / Prius V | 2012-2014 |
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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 is expected to begin in late July 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1.888.270.9371.
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
