NHTSA recall 18V-684 (18V684000)
hybrid propulsion system recall reported October 4, 2018 - about 807,329 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V684000
- Also written as
- 18V-684
- Manufacturer number
- J0V
- Reported
- October 4, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~807,329
- Component
- hybrid propulsion system
What is being recalled
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Toyota Prius and 2012-2014 Toyota Prius V vehicles. Excessive voltage in the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) within the inverter may cause the hybrid system to shut down, causing the vehicle to stall while being driven.
Why it is dangerous
If the hybrid system shuts down unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-684 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.