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2012-2014 Toyota RAV4 EV recall: hybrid propulsion system

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall on March 13, 2015. It covers about 2,497 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2,497
reported
Mar 13, 2015
owners notified
Sep 10, 2015
related complaints
7

Hybrid propulsion system

What is wrong
Toyota Motor Engineering & manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Rav4 EV vehicles manufactured July 24, 2012, to August 29, 2014. Due to a software issue within a component of the Electric Vehicle Traction Motor Assembly, the electric propulsion motor may shift to "neutral" resulting in a possible loss of drive power.
Risk
A loss of drive power may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the Electric Vehicle Traction Motor Assembly software, free of charge. The recall began on September 10, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑800‑331‑4331.

Recall number 15V143000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 7 complaints about fuel system problems.

Questions about recall 15V143000

Is there a recall on the 2012-2014 Toyota RAV4 EV hybrid propulsion system?

Yes. Recall 15V143000, reported on March 13, 2015, covers about 2,497 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V143000?

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the Electric Vehicle Traction Motor Assembly software, free of charge. The recall began on September 10, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑800‑331‑4331.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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