Toyota Prius: Hybrid propulsion system — inverter

Affects Toyota Prius · 2016 — about 6 vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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