Electrical system: wiringRecall 18V-579 · 2016–2018 Toyota Prius
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recall 18V-579 covers 192,347 2016–2018 Toyota Prius for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on September 5, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q1) shows 90% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V579000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
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
90%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 3,592 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 22, 2015 to May 15, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.