TOYOTA PRIUS 2013: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V369000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TOYOTA | PRIUS | 2013 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2020-07-24 | 2020-06-24 | 2020-06-24 |
Production Dates: 2009-03-31 - 2014-01-17
Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 20TB10 / 20TA10
Component: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 266638
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing "Toyota" is recalling certain 2013-2015 Prius and 2014-2017 Prius V vehicles not included in recall 18V-684. 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.
An unexpected hybrid power system shut down may increase the risk of a crash.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update for the hybrid system. If the vehicle has experienced an inverter failure with certain hybrid system faults related to this condition, the inverter assembly will be repaired or replaced, prior to software update. All repairs will be performed free of charge. This recall began July 24, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB10 / 20TA10.
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.
