NHTSA recall 17V718000
Hybrid Propulsion System · Toyota Motor Corporation
Details
What's wrong: The hybrid battery contains an electric vehicle (ev) fuse that may fracture after repeated high-load driving conditions such as climbing long hills.
Why it matters: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid
- 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid
- 2014 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid
- 2015 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid
All model years NHTSA lists
2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid, 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid, 2014 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid, 2015 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 17V718000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.