Toyota hybrid battery contains an Electric Vehicle (EV) fuse that may fracture after repeated high-load driving conditions such as climbing long hills.
The short version
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported a problem with the hybrid propulsion system. Here is what owners need to know.
The hybrid battery contains an Electric Vehicle (EV) fuse that may fracture after repeated high-load driving conditions such as climbing long hills.
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 will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EV fuse, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 17V-718.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2012–2015 | Toyota Prius |
What changed
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- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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