2012 TOYOTA PRIUS V; 2013 TOYOTA PRIUS V; 2014 TOYOTA PRIUS V
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Toyota is recalling certain 2012-2014 Prius V vehicles manufactured between August 22, 2011, and June 30, 2014, because a component within the hybrid inverter assembly may overheat. When this occurs, the hybrid system can reduce output power, limiting how far the vehicle can drive, or in some cases shut down completely while the vehicle is being driven, which increases the risk of a crash.
To remedy this issue, Toyota dealers will update the software for the motor/generator control electronic control unit and the hybrid control electronic control unit at no charge. Owners of affected vehicles should contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 to have the software update performed.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. The hybrid system could also shut down completely resulting in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the motor/generator control electronic control unti (ECU) and the hybrid control ECU, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Prius V vehicles manufactured August 22, 2011, to June 30, 2014. A component within the hybrid inverter assembly may overheat, causing the hybrid system to reduce output power allowing the vehicle to only drive a short distance. In some circumstances, the hybrid system may shut down causing the vehicle to stop while being driven.
Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.