2016–2018 Toyota Prius recall: electrical system
⚠️ What's wrong
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Toyota Prius vehicles. A portion of the engine wire harness connected to the hybrid Power Control Unit (PCU), could contact the cover at this connection and wear, causing an electrical short circuit.
💥 The risk
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
🔧 The fix
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine wire harness assembly and replace it if damage is found. A protective sleeve or protective tape will be included to prevent any future damage. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0T.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V579000
- Manufacturer recall #
- J0T
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Vehicles affected
- 192,347
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Owner phone
- 1-888-270-9371
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Oct 30, 2018
- Built
- Jun 22, 2015 – May 15, 2018
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- 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.