2013–2017 Toyota Prius V, Prius recall: Hybrid propulsion system: inverter
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 20V369000
- Reported
- June 24, 2020
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Corporation
- Part
- Hybrid propulsion system: inverter
- Vehicles affected
- About 266,638
What is wrong
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Prius and 2014-2017 Prius V vehicles not included in recall 18V-684. 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.
Safety risk
An unexpected hybrid power system shut down may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update for the hybrid system. If the vehicle has experienced an inverter failure with certain hybrid system faults related to this condition, the inverter assembly will be repaired or replaced, prior to software update. All repairs will be performed free of charge. This recall began July 24, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB10 / 20TA10.
Affected models
Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.
- Toyota Prius: 2013, 2014, 2015
- Toyota Prius V: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Notes from the notice
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles are affected by this recall?
Toyota Prius (2013, 2014, 2015); Toyota Prius V (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017). Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
An unexpected hybrid power system shut down may increase the risk of a crash.
What is the fix?
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update for the hybrid system. If the vehicle has experienced an inverter failure with certain hybrid system faults related to this condition, the inverter assembly will be repaired or replaced, prior to software update. All repairs will be performed free of charge. This recall began July 24, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at…
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