Toyota Prius V: Hybrid propulsion system — inverter

Affects Toyota Prius V · 2012–2014 — about 109K vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational