Toyota Prius-plug-in 2014

• Recall 153387 [USA]: An unexpected hybrid power system shut down may increase the risk of a crash.
  Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2015 prius and 2014-2017 prius v vehicles not included in recall 18v-684. 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.
  toyota will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update for the hybrid system. If the vehicle has experienced an inverter failure with certain hybrid system faults related to this condition, the inverter assembly will be repaired or replaced, prior to software update. All repairs will be performed free of charge. This recall began july 24, 2020. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is 20tb10 / 20ta10.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 139575 [USA]: If the hybrid system shuts down unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of a crash.
  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.
  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.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 126356 [USA]: 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.
  Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2012-2015 prius plug-in hybrid vehicles. The hybrid battery contains an electric vehicle (ev) fuse that may fracture after repeated high-load driving conditions such as climbing long hills.
  toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ev fuse, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin january 8, 2018. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is h0r.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 101516 [USA]: 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 is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2014 prius vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the intelligent power module (ipm) inside the inverter module (a component of the hybrid system) contains transistors that may become damaged from high operating temperatures. If this occurs, various warning lamps will be illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle will have reduced power allowing it to only drive a short distance.
  toyota will notify owners and dealers will update the software for both the motor/generator control electronic control unit (ecu) and the hybrid control ecu, free of charge. If an owner experiences a failure of the inverter before the vehicle receives updated software, the dealer will repair or replace the inverter assembly with a new one at no charge. The recall began on march 21, 2014. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall R/2018/293 [UK]: Vehicle may not enter failsafe driving mode as intended in response to certain hybrid system faults
  The vehicle may not enter a failsafe driving mode as intended.
  reprogram the power management ecu.

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• Recall R/2016/152 [UK]: Fuel may leak / risk of fire
  The vehicles are equipped with a fuel evaporative emission control unit (canister) assembled to the fuel tank. There is a possibility that a crack could develop on the resin channel for the emission gas flow due to an improper shape of the channel edge at that location. The crack could expand over time and eventually fuel may leak from the crack when the vehicle has a full tank. Fuel or fuel vapour in the presence of an ignition source could increase the risk of a vehicle fire
  recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the fuel suction plate sub-assembly.

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• Recall R/2014/024 [UK]: Loss of power may occur
  In certain circumstances components within the inverter assembly may overheat which can lead to the selection of: fail safe mode where the vehicle can still drive with reduced power for a certain distance or in the worst case the drive systems shut down and the vehicle stop.
  recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to reprogramme the motor generator e.C.U. And power management control e.C.U.

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• Recall R/2015/152 [UK]: Loss of power
  The inverter assembly may overheat which will cause warning lamps to illuminate and the vehicle to enter a fail safe mode. Fail safe allows the vehicle to be driven on reduced power to a place of safety. However it is possible for the hybrid system to shut down causing the vehicle to stop which increases the risk of a collision.
  on affected vehicles reprogramme the motor generator and power management ecus.

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• Recall R/2018/293 [UK]: Vehicle may not enter failsafe driving mode as intended in response to certain hybrid system faults
  The vehicle may not enter a failsafe driving mode as intended.
  reprogram the power management ecu.

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• Recall R/2017/309 [UK]: The electric vehicle (ev) fuse may malfunction
  The electric vehicle (ev) fuse which may malfunction if the vehicle isrepeatedly operated by the electric motor under high-load driving conditions such as during a long hill climb. If the fuse malfunctions warning lights and warning messages will illuminate. In some cases the vehicle can be driven but with reduced power. In other cases the hybrid system could shut down resulting in the loss of motive power.
  on affected vehicles replace the fuse.

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• Recall R/2015/152 [UK]: Loss of power
  The inverter assembly may overheat which will cause warning lamps to illuminate and the vehicle to enter a fail safe mode. Fail safe allows the vehicle to be driven on reduced power to a place of safety. However it is possible for the hybrid system to shut down causing the vehicle to stop which increases the risk of a collision.
  on affected vehicles reprogramme the motor generator and power management ecus.

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• Recall R/2020/190 [UK]: Under certain circumstances the hybrid unit may shut down and cause loss of motive power
  Under certain circumstances the hybrid unit may shut down and cause loss of motive power.
  reprogram the power management ecu.

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• Recall 2020284 [Canada]: Electrical
  Issue: the intelligent power module (ipm), which is part of the hybrid drive system, could become damaged under certain driving conditions. This could cause various warnings to appear on the instrument panel and cause the hybrid system to shut down. If this happens, there can be a loss of power to the wheels. Safety risk: a loss of power to the wheels could create the risk of a crash. Corrective actions: toyota will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the hybrid system.

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• Recall 2019420 [Canada]: Other
  Issue: this recall is for aftermarket replacement rear window glass produced by vitro automotriz. Certain rear window glass may not have been properly tempered. If the window breaks, the glass may separate into large pieces instead of very small ones. Note: this is a voluntary recall that is not being conducted under the requirements of the motor vehicle safety act. Safety risk: glass that breaks in to large pieces could create a risk of injury. Corrective actions: the company will notify consumers by mail and instruct them to inspect the designation code marked on the rear window glass. Products affected by this recall have the designation “dot 287” along with the lettering “vmr” (replacement market) and a date code that is before july 2019. This information is printed on the bottom corner of the glass. Consumers should contact vitro's customer service at 1-412-995-6457 or [email protected] to arrange for replacement of the glass.

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• Recall 2018546 [Canada]: Powertrain
  On certain vehicles, the intelligent power module (ipm), which is part of the hybrid drive system, could become damaged under certain driving conditions. This could cause various warning lights to illuminate on the instrument panel of the vehicle and cause a reduction or loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: dealers will update motor/generator and hybrid control ecu software and affect repairs as necessary. Note: this recall supersedes recalls 2014-042 and 2015-312. Vehicles repaired under the previous recall(s) will require repair.

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• Recall 2017558 [Canada]: Powertrain
  On certain plug-in hybrid vehicles, the electric vehicle (ev) hybrid battery's fuse could be subjected to excessive thermal stress and potentially fracture if the vehicle is operated by the electric motor under high-load driving conditions, such as during a long ascent. This would illuminate warning lights and warning messages in the instrument cluster, and in some cases cause the vehicle to enter a fail-safe mode resulting in reduced motive power. In other cases, the hybrid system could shut down, resulting in loss of motive power, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: dealers will replace the ev fuse with a new one of an improved design.

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• Recall 2014042 [Canada]: Powertrain
  On certain vehicles, the intelligent power module (ipm), which is part of the hybrid system inverter assembly, could become damaged under certain driving conditions. This could cause various warning lights to illuminate in the instrument panel of the vehicle and cause a reduction or loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: dealers will update motor/generator and hybrid control ecu software and affect repairs as necessary. Note: this recall is superseded by recall 2018546. Please see recall 2018546 for more information.

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Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

• Brake actuator valve wear investigation # DP23005

  The office of defects investigation (odi) has received a petition dated september 19, 2023 from the owner of a 2012 toyota prius v requesting that odi reevaluate its decision to deny dp19-004. In the letter, the petitioner reported experiencing an unexpected and complete loss of brake power while driving, accompanied by multiple dashboard warning lights. This petition is based on the petitioners direct experience and assessment that odi closed dp19-004 because its prompting petition was withdrawn by that petitioner. Odi will review the work conducted during dp19-004 and a review of any additional related complaints and crashes via a new defect petition the petition and related materials can be reviewed at nhtsa.Gov under the following odi number:11553736.
  

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• Pedestrian alert sounds investigation # DP22005

  Nhtsa received a petition on or about july 18, 2022, requesting that federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the united states. The petition can be reviewed at nhtsa.Gov under odi number 11486072.Fmvss 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 kg or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after march 1, 2021.The petitioner asserts that hybrid and electric vehicles to which the standard does not apply should be found to contain a safety defect. In support of the petition, the petitioner includes findings contained in a bill introduced in the house of representatives in 2009, the pedestrian safety enhancement act of 2009, h.R. 734, 111th cong. (2009). A related bill, the pedestrian safety enhancement act of 2010, became law in january 2011 (pub. L. 111-373). The petitioner requests that nhtsa require all electric and hybrid vehicles comply with fmvss 141, regardless of production date.The defect petition has been opened to evaluate the issue and determine whether to grant or deny the petition.The associated product list is not exhaustive and may contain vehicles that are equipped with pedestrian alert sounds.
  

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• Brake actuator valve wear investigation # DP19004

  On september 19, 2019, the office of defects investigation (odi) received a defect petition from mr. Roger hogan requesting that the agency investigate and recall certain toyota prius, prius phv, camry hybrid and avalon hybrid vehicles for a brake actuator valve wear condition covered under toyota customer support programs zjb and zkk (subject csp’s). In support of his request, the petitioner identified 117 nhtsa complaints allegedly related to the subject csp condition, including 60 reporting crashes. On september 30, 2019, odi opened defect petition dp19-004 to evaluate the petitioner’s request for an investigation. In august 2020, the petitioner notified the agency that he was withdrawing his petition. Because the petitioner has withdrawn the petition, we are denying the petition as moot and no further analysis of this petition is necessary.Nhtsa is authorized to issue an order requiring notification and remedy of a defect if the agency’s investigation shows a defect in the design, construction, or performance of a motor vehicle that presents an unreasonable risk to safety. 49 u.S.C. §§ 30102(a)(9), 30118. Because the petitioner has with withdrawn the petition, the petition is denied as moot. This action does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist. The agency notes that it is not required to receive a defect petition prior to opening a defect investigation and will take further action if warranted by future circumstances.
  

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Going 70 mph coming down a steep hill on a freeway in solid traffic, the cars ahead in my lane suddenly stopped. I had to slam on the brakes. My foot was on the brake and my hands on the wheel. When the car ahead started moving, i put my foot onto the gas pedal but the car would not move. All that i saw on the dashboard was a light green long arrow pointing left (not the turn signal higher on the dash). I managed to roll into the left shoulder. I never turned off the car but at that point put it into park. (before that i had not touched the gear shift.)called 911. Called them again 10 minutes later as no one had arrived. She asked if i could drive the car. At that point i put the car into drive and managed to drive a short distance in the shoulder. (while i was driving before the sudden stop i was not in cruise control as there was too much traffic.) i managed to drive home without any difficulty. On telling this to my son, he sent me an article stating that this has happened to other toyota prius dealers where the car would not move. ( https://www.Latimes.Com/local/california/la-fi-toyota-prius-investigation-20180423-story.Html ) i called the dealer and spoke to a repair person who said he never heard of such a thing. After the weekend i called the service manager and said they needed to check our car and they did that. However, from what i see, they did not check the inverter which is what can cause the problem i had. I was told that the tests showed that the car was in neutral at some point. How could they explain that? Could the car switch itself to neutral? Several days ago i contacted this manager again and he has not even returned my call. We don't know if we can feel safe driving in this vehicle. I have an obi number which is 11414427

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 toyota prius. The contact stated while driving 75 mph, the contact released her foot off of the brake pedal and depressed the accelerate pedal however, the vehicle failed to respond. An unknown warning light illuminated and was flashing on the instrument panel. The contact coasted the vehicle to the shoulder of the roadway and stopped the vehicle. The vehicle was not turned off. After waiting for approximately 10 minutes, the vehicle resumed normal functionality. The vehicle was driven to toyota town of stockton (2150 e hammer ln, stockton, ca 95210, (209) 751-4077) to be diagnosed. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact mentioned that while reading the information from the diagnostic test, she noticed that the inverter had not been diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 14v053000 (hybrid propulsion system, electrical system) as a possible solution to the failure however, the vin was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the vin was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 44,250.

Hybird system malfunction. Car lost power and stalled where we cannot shift. That happened after driving the car home and later tried to start it in our driveway.

Hybird system malfunction. Car lost power and stalled where we cannot shift. That happened after driving the car home and later tried to start it in our driveway.

My 2014 prius had a loss of power and check engine light came on and msg check hybrid system appeared while started in the morning and drove out of my garage. That day i went to san francisco toyota and they did a diagnosis and told me that my hybrid system battery was bad and need replacement and quoted $3600. I asked that if they can do the recall because i was 90% sure that the problem was due to the recall, but they told me that they cant unless the error code clears out by replacing the hv battery. I drove my car back home and the next day i went to a hv battery specialist and found out that my hv battery is in good condition and doesnt need replacement. Now i am 100% certain that the problem is due to the recall but toyota is not fixing the issue they are saying its the hv battery which is not. The toyota of s.F not only diagnosed my car wrong they tried to rip me off by spending $3600 on a hv battery that doesnt need any replacement! On top of that they are refusing to do the recall.

My 2014 prius had a loss of power and check engine light came on and msg check hybrid system appeared while started in the morning and drove out of my garage. That day i went to san francisco toyota and they did a diagnosis and told me that my hybrid system battery was bad and need replacement and quoted $3600. I asked that if they can do the recall because i was 90% sure that the problem was due to the recall, but they told me that they cant unless the error code clears out by replacing the hv battery. I drove my car back home and the next day i went to a hv battery specialist and found out that my hv battery is in good condition and doesnt need replacement. Now i am 100% certain that the problem is due to the recall but toyota is not fixing the issue they are saying its the hv battery which is not. The toyota of s.F not only diagnosed my car wrong they tried to rip me off by spending $3600 on a hv battery that doesnt need any replacement! On top of that they are refusing to do the recall.

Traveling on a highway, changed lanes to avoid in accident, car behind me changed lanes too. Car behind failed to slow down and smashed trunk and pushed me into a steel guard rail. Side, front, and knee air bags did not deploy. Seat belt pretensioners did not engage. Nor did head restraints.

Traveling on a highway, changed lanes to avoid in accident, car behind me changed lanes too. Car behind failed to slow down and smashed trunk and pushed me into a steel guard rail. Side, front, and knee air bags did not deploy. Seat belt pretensioners did not engage. Nor did head restraints.

Head on collision hitting a tree, airbags did not deploy, vehicle totaled driver in the hospital. Accident on september 1, 2020 in tallahassee, fl

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• P0A1A [8] Generator Control Module
• P0A94 [8] DC/DC Converter Performance
• P3004 [8] P3004
• P324E [8] P324E
• P0A78 [1] Drive Motor "A" Inverter Performance
• P0A7A [1] Generator Inverter Performance
• P2610 [3] ECM/PCM Internal Engine Off Timer Performance
• P0A80 [8] Replace Hybrid Battery Pack
• P2111 [1] Throttle Actuator Control System - Stuck Open
• P0300 [1] Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
• P0301 [1] Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
• P1AC0 [1] P1AC0
• P1900 [2] Engine Coolant Level Lamp Circuit Short to Ground
• C1252 [1] ABS Inlet Valve Coil LR Circuit Short To Battery
• C1253 [1] ABS Inlet Valve Coil LR Circuit Short To Ground
• C1256 [1] ABS Inlet Valve Coil RR Circuit Short To Battery
• U0293 [1] Lost Communication With Hybrid Powertrain Control Module
• C1391 [1] C1391