Recall 17V718000

HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

Report Date
20171115
Component
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Affected Vehicles
4 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Remedy

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 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0R.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2012 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID
2013 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID
2014 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID
2015 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.