Recalls: Toyota ZVW40 Prius v
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 ZVW40 Prius v
2011-14 Toyota Prius v: potential transistor damage
In July 2015, a recall was issued for Toyota Prius v vehicles that were manufactured from 17 November 2011 to 10 November 2014. In these vehicles, the software for the moot generator control ECU and the hybrid control ECU could result in higher thermal stress in some transistors, potentially causing them to be damaged. If this occurred, the hybrid control ECU may shut down and cause the vehicle to stop while it was being driven – this could pose an accident hazard to the driver and other road users (PRA 2015/14822). The recalled Toyota Prius v vehicles had VINs in the ranges:
- JTD ZS3EU # 03007345 to JTD ZS3EU # 03103234; and,
- JTD ZS3EU # 0J000106 to JTD ZS3EU # 0J001619.
2012-14 Toyota Prius v: fuel suction plate
In July 2016, a recall was issued for Toyota Prius v vehicles that were manufactured from 13 March 2012 to 10 November 2014. In these vehicles, the fuel suction plate that was located within the fuel tank may develop a crack which could expand over time. As a result, fuel may leak when the vehicle had a full tank of fuel; in the presence of an ignition source, the fuel or fuel vapour posed a fire hazard. The recalled Toyota Prius v vehicles had VINs in the following ranges (PRA 2016/15491):
- JTD ZS3EU # 03012396 to JTD ZS3EU #03103234; and,
- JTD ZS3EU # 0J000106 to JTD ZS3EU # 0J001619.
2010-14 Toyota ZVW40 Prius v: hybrid system could shut down
In October 2018, recall campaign LGG78 was issued for Toyota ZVW40 Prius v vehicles; this recall provided an additional remedy for vehicles that had previously been recalled in July 2015 because the previous measures had been inadequate.
In these vehicles, software that controlled the hybrid system could cause it to shutdown rather than enter a fail-safe mode which allowed the vehicle to travel a limited distance at reduced power in the event of an internal component failure. If the hybrid system were to shut down, the vehicle could lose power while it was being driven, thereby increasing the risk of a collision.
The recalled Toyota ZVW40 Prius v vehicles were manufactured from September 2010 to November 2014 and had VINs in the following ranges –
- JTD ZS3EU # 03012396 to JTD ZS3EU # 03103234; and,
- JTD ZS3EU # 0J000106 to JTD ZS3EU # 0J001619.
For the VINs of the recalled vehicles please see PRA 2018/17091.
2015-19 Toyota ZVW40 Prius v: seatbelt reminder may not switch off
In February 2020, recall campaign VGG01 was issued for Toyota ZVW40 Prius v vehicles that were manufactured from 20 April 2015 to 1 February 2019. 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.
Problems and faults: Toyota ZVW40 Prius v
Overview
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Problems and faults: Toyota ZVW40 Prius v
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