Hybrid propulsion system: inverterRecall 15V-449 · 2012–2014 Toyota Prius V
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recall 15V-449 covers 108,624 2012–2014 Toyota Prius V for a hybrid propulsion system: inverter problem, reported to NHTSA on July 15, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q4) shows 88% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V449000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
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.
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
88%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 1,913 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 22, 2011 to June 30, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.