Recalls: Toyota XW50 Prius
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Toyota XW50 Prius
2015-16 Toyota XW50 Prius: parking brake cable could disengage
In October 2016, a recall was issued for Toyota XW50 Prius vehicles that were manufactured from 18 August 2015 to 3 October 2016. In these vehicles, the parking brake cable could disengage from the rear brake calliper, causing the parking brake to become inoperative. If the parking brake did not engage and the transmission was left in a gear other than ‘park’, the vehicle could roll away and pose a safety hazard. The recalled Toyota Prius vehicles had VINs in the range JTD KB3FU # 03500110 to JTD KB3FU # 03538026 (PRA 2016/15676).
2015 Toyota XW50 Prius: airbags could be de-activated
In February 2018, a recall was issued for Toyota XW50 Prius vehicles that were manufactured from 27 November 2015 to 25 December 2015. Over time, insulation layers of the Integrated Circuit (IC) chip within the airbag system could peel and create an open circuit in the IC chip. If this occurred, the airbag warning light would illuminate and the side/curtain and/or front airbags could be de-activated – this increased the risk of occupant injury in the event of a collision. The Toyota XW50 Prius vehicles had VINs in the range JTD KB3FU # 03500164 to JTD KB3FU # 03503193 (PRA 2018/16585).
2015-18 Toyota XW50 Prius: engine wire harness could short circuit
In September 2018, recall campaign LGG58 was issued for Toyota XW50 Prius vehicles that were available for sale in Australia from 27 November 2015 to 14 May 2018. In these vehicles, a portion of the engine wire harness that was connected to the Power Control Unit could contact a connector cover and wear over time, causing an electrical short circuit. If sufficient heat were generated, there was an increased risk of fire. For the VINs of the recalled Toyota XW50 Prius vehicles, please see PRA 2018/17029.
2015-18 Toyota XW50 Prius: seatbelt reminder may not switch off
In February 2020, recall campaign VGG01 was issued for Toyota XW50 Prius vehicles that were manufactured from 27 November 2015 to 18 January 2018. Due to improper assembly of the electrical contact points in the reminder switch, there may be abnormal wear at the contact points may occur after repeated use of the seatbelt, causing residue to be deposited. Due to a short circuit between the contact points, the seatbelt reminder could not be turned off even when the seatbelt was correctly fastened – this would cause continual chiming and warnings on the instrument cluster that may distract the driver. To fix, the driver’s seatbelt buckle was to be replaced. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2020/18148.
2020-21 Toyota XW50 Prius: delayed pre-crash braking
In August 2021, recall campaign WGG43 was issued for 2020-21 Toyota XW50 Prius vehicles. In these vehicles, software programming for the pre-collision system (PCS) may cause delayed application of the pre-crash brake assist function, reducing the amount of braking that may occur prior to a collision. Impact speeds may therefore be greater, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants and other road users. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-001667.
2021 Toyota XW50 Prius: software fault causes loss of power
In October 2021, recall campaign WGG61 was issued for 2021 Toyota XW50 Prius vehicles. Due to a software fault in the vehicle’s Electronic Control Unit (ECU), there may be a loss of motive power while driving. If this occurred, warning lights would illuminate and the vehicle’s hybrid system would shut down. This loss of power could increase the risk of a collision and therefore injury to vehicle occupants and other road users. To fix, a Toyota dealer was to reprogram the vehicle’s ECU. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-004965.
Problems and faults: Toyota XW50 Prius
Overview
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Problems and faults: Toyota XW50 Prius
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