NHTSA Campaign 23V041000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT:POWER CONTROL UNIT/MODULE (HPCU)

Issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · Reported Feb 2, 2023 · 16,679 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME 2021 16,679

Source: NHTSA Campaign 23V041000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.