TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME 2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT:POWER CONTROL UNIT/MODULE (HPCU)
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V041000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TOYOTA | RAV4 PRIME | 2021 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2023-02-27 | 2023-02-02 | 2023-02-02 |
Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 23TA01
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT:POWER CONTROL UNIT/MODULE (HPCU)
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 16679
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing "Toyota" is recalling certain 2021 RAV4 Prime Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. During certain cold weather driving conditions, while driving in EV Mode, the hybrid vehicle control engine control unit "HEV ECU" software may cause the hybrid system to shut down if the accelerator is rapidly pressed to further accelerate the vehicle, resulting in a stall.
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will update the HEV ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 27, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA01.
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.nhtsa.gov.
