2012-2014 Toyota Prius V recall: inverter

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall on July 15, 2015. It covers about 108,624 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 108,624
reported: Jul 15, 2015
owners notified: Jul 30, 2015
related complaints: 31

Hybrid propulsion system: inverter

What is wrong: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Prius V vehicles manufactured August 22, 2011, to June 30, 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.
Risk: 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 began on July 30, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑888‑270‑9371.

Recall number 15V449000

Affected vehicles

Toyota Prius V 2012-2014 2012 2013 2014

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 31 complaints about fuel system problems.

2013 Toyota Prius V 2014 Toyota Prius V

Questions about recall 15V449000

Is there a recall on the 2012-2014 Toyota Prius V inverter?

Yes. Recall 15V449000, reported on July 15, 2015, covers about 108,624 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V449000?

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 began on July 30, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑888‑270‑9371.

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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