NHTSA recall 13V396000
Hybrid Propulsion System · Toyota Motor Corporation
Details
What's wrong: The intelligent power module (ipm) inside the inverter module may contain transistors that have higher operating temperatures than the solder can support and the transistors may be heat damaged by the solder. If this occurs, various warning lamps, including the malfunction indicator lamp, slip indicator light, brake system warning light, and master warning light, will be illuminated on the instrument panel.
Why it matters: The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. It is possible that the hybrid system will shut down while the vehicle is being driven, causing the vehicle to stall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ipm free of charge.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2006 Lexus Rx Hybrid
- 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
- 2007 Lexus Rx Hybrid
- 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
- 2008 Lexus Rx Hybrid
- 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
- 2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
- 2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
All model years NHTSA lists
2006 Lexus Rx Hybrid, 2007 Lexus Rx Hybrid, 2008 Lexus Rx Hybrid, 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, 2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, 2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 13V396000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.