The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V718000·Announced 2017-11-15

Toyota Recalls 2012-2015 Prius Plug-in Hybrids for Fuse Fracture Risk

Toyota is recalling 2012-2015 Prius Plug-in Hybrids because a fuse may fracture, causing power loss and increasing 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 (hybrid battery fuse) that can cause loss of power and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain 2012-2015 Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. The recall involves approximately 39,915 vehicles.

The hybrid battery contains an Electric Vehicle (EV) fuse that may fracture after repeated high-load driving conditions, such as climbing long hills. If the fuse fails, the hybrid system may shut down, resulting in a 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. 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.

The recalled product

Product
TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID
Brand
TOYOTA
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Category
Vehicle — Hybrid Propulsion System
Hazard
Affected units
39,915

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 PLUG-IN HYBRID

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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