Recall 17V-718
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recalled the 2012 to 2015 Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid: Hybrid propulsion system.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 17V-718
- Reported
- November 15, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- 39,915 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. The hybrid battery contains an Electric Vehicle (EV) fuse that may fracture after repeated high-load driving conditions such as climbing long hills.
The risk
The failed fuse may cause the hybrid system to shut down resulting in the loss of power. Loss of power while driving at higher speeds can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EV fuse, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-[removed]. Toyota's number for this recall is H0R.
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 Prius Plug-IN Hybrid 2012 to 2015