Toyota Prius, Prius V (2010-2014): Hybrid propulsion system
Recall 18V684000 · Oct 4, 2018 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
807,329
vehicles affected
807,329
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V684000
- Date
- Oct 4, 2018
- Maker
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Units affected
- 807,329
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Hybrid propulsion system
- Model years
- 2010-2014
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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 can happen
If the hybrid system shuts down unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 8 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V684000?
2 models: Toyota Prius (2010-2014), Toyota Prius V (2012-2014), about 807,329 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V684000?
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.
What can happen?
If the hybrid system shuts down unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.