NHTSA recall 23V-041: Electrical System

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · Reported February 2, 2023 · 1 affected model year

Electrical System recall

23V-041
February 2, 2023 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021 RAV4 Prime Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. During certain cold weather driving conditions, while driving in EV Mode, the hybrid vehicle control engine control unit (HEV ECU) software may cause the hybrid system to shut down if the accelerator is rapidly pressed to further accelerate the vehicle, resulting in a stall.
Safety risk
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the HEV ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 27, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA01.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number23V041000
ManufacturerToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Report dateFebruary 2, 2023
ComponentElectrical System:Propulsion System:Hybrid Management:Power Control Unit/Module (Hpcu)
Fixed over the airNo

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.nhtsa.gov.

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Affected vehicles

2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime4 recalls total

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