NHTSA recall 23V-478 (23V478000)
electrical system recall reported July 12, 2023 - about 43,442 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 23V478000
- Also written as
- 23V-478
- Manufacturer number
- 23TB07/23LB01
- Reported
- July 12, 2023
- Vehicles affected
- ~43,442
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2022 RAV4 Prime and 2022 Lexus NX450h+ plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) vehicles. The electric current rectifying module contained within the DC-DC converter may have been damaged during production, which can result in an electrical short-circuit.
Why it is dangerous
A short circuit can cause the DC-DC converter to overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles when the ambient air temperature is below or expected to drop below 41 degrees Fahrenheit (5 degrees Celsius). Dealers will replace the DC-DC converter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB07/23LB01.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 23V-478 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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.