J0V – Hybrid System may Shutdown and cause Stall – 2010-2014 Toyota Prius & 2012-2014 Toyota Prius V

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V684
Manufacturer Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Components HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 807,329

 

Hybrid System may Shutdown and cause Stall

If the hybrid system shuts down unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of a crash.

 

Summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Toyota Prius and 2012-2014 Toyota Prius V vehicles. Excessive voltage in the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) within the inverter may cause the hybrid system to shut down, causing the vehicle to stall while being driven.

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SAFETY RECALL J0S – Front Seat Belt Buckle Inspection and Replacement – 2012 Toyota Avalon

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V569
Manufacturer Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Components AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS
Potential Number of Units Affected 19,354

 

Inner Seat Belt Buckle Magnet Missing

If the seat belt is falsely interpreted as being buckled, in the event of a crash, the air bags may not deploy appropriately, increasing the risk of injury.

 

Summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota Avalon vehicles. During a vehicle repair, the seat belt inner buckles may have been replaced with parts that may incorrectly tell the air bag management system that the seat belt is always buckled.

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SAFETY RECALL J0T – Engine Wire Harness – 2016-2018 Toyota Prius

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V579
Manufacturer Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 192,347

 

Engine Wire Harness May Chafe and Short

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

 

Summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Toyota Prius vehicles. A portion of the engine wire harness connected to the hybrid Power Control Unit (PCU), could contact the cover at this connection and wear, causing an electrical short circuit.

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JLF – Fuel Diaphragm Cracks may cause Fuel Leak – 2007-2014 Lexus

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V432
Manufacturer Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number of Units Affected 114,998

 

Fuel Diaphragm Cracks may cause Fuel Leak

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

 

Summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 and GS450h, 2006-2013 Lexus IS350 and 2010-2014 Lexus IS350C vehicles, equipped with 3.5L V6 2GR-FSE gasoline engines. The diaphragms in the fuel pulsation dampers may harden over time and develop cracks, possibly causing a fuel leak.

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H0R – Electric Vehicle Fuse Fracture – 2012-2015 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V718
Manufacturer Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Components HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 39,915

 

Electric Vehicle Fuse May Fracture Limiting Power

The failed fuse may cause the hybrid system to shut down resulting in the loss of power. Loss of power while driving at higher speeds can increase the risk of a crash.

 

Summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. The hybrid battery contains an Electric Vehicle (EV) fuse that may fracture after repeated high-load driving conditions such as climbing long hills.

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