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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 18V684📅 Oct 5, 2018

2010–2014 Toyota Prius & 2012–2014 Toyota Prius V recall: hybrid / ev battery

⚠️ What's 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.

💥 The risk

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

🔧 The fix

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.

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
18V684000
Manufacturer recall #
J0V
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Vehicles affected
807,329
Component
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Owner phone
1-888-270-9371
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 22, 2019
Built
Mar 31, 2009 – Feb 4, 2014
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 18V684 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 18V684?

2010–2014 Toyota Prius & 2012–2014 Toyota Prius V. 807,329 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Toyota dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-888-270-9371.