Toyota Prius recalled over injury risk

Recall date

October 4, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Toyota Motor Corporation recalls 2010–2014 Toyota Prius, Prius V

Recall number

18V684000

Brand / firm

Toyota

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 807,329 units

Why it was recalled

If the hybrid system shuts down unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.