Recall 15V-143
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recalled the 2012 to 2014 Toyota RAV4 EV: Hybrid propulsion system.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 15V-143
- Reported
- March 13, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 2,497 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Toyota Motor Engineering & manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Rav4 EV vehicles manufactured July 24, 2012, to August 29, 2014. Due to a software issue within a component of the Electric Vehicle Traction Motor Assembly, the electric propulsion motor may shift to "neutral" resulting in a possible loss of drive power.
The risk
A loss of drive power may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the Electric Vehicle Traction Motor Assembly software, free of charge. The recall began on September 10, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Toyota RAV4 EV 2012 to 2014