Toyota Prius, Prius V: Hybrid propulsion system

Affects Toyota Prius, Prius V · 2010–2014 — about 807K vehicles.

The hazard

If the hybrid system shuts down unexpectedly, it can increase 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 unit (ECU) and the hybrid control ECU as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0V. Note: The software updates in this recall are needed even if the vehicle had the software previously updated under recalls 14V-053 or 15V-449.

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