Hybrid propulsion systemRecall 15V-143 · 2012–2014 Toyota RAV4 EV
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recall 15V-143 covers 2,497 2012–2014 Toyota RAV4 EV for a hybrid propulsion system problem, reported to NHTSA on March 13, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q4) shows 86% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V143000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A loss of drive power may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
86%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 30 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 24, 2012 to August 29, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.