Hybrid propulsion system: inverterRecall 17V-658 · 2016 Toyota Prius
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recall 17V-658 covers 6 2016 Toyota Prius for a hybrid propulsion system: inverter problem, reported to NHTSA on October 18, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q1) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V658000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Prius vehicles. A capacitor within the hybrid system may not have been properly bolted to the inverter housing.
The risk
If the capacitor was not properly secured, vibrations from driving the vehicle may damage the capacitor, shutting down the hybrid system, causing a loss of motive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inverter, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by early December 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0U.
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
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 9, 2015 to June 8, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.