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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V658000·Announced 2017-10-18

Toyota Recalls 2016 Prius Vehicles Due to Inverter Capacitor Defect

Toyota is recalling 2016 Prius vehicles because a capacitor in the hybrid system may not be properly secured, which could cause a loss of motive power and increase crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the hybrid propulsion system that can cause a loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain 2016 Toyota Prius vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where a capacitor within the hybrid propulsion system may not have been properly bolted to the inverter housing.

If the capacitor is not properly secured, vibrations from driving the vehicle may damage the component. This damage can shut down the hybrid system, resulting in a loss of motive power and increasing the risk of a crash.

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inverter free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by early December 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TOYOTA PRIUS
Brand
TOYOTA
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Category
Vehicle — Hybrid Propulsion System
Hazard
Affected units
6

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • PRIUS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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