NHTSA Campaign 23V478000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER

Issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · Reported Jul 12, 2023 · 43,442 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2022 RAV4 Prime and 2022 Lexus NX450h+ plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) vehicles. The electric current rectifying module contained within the DC-DC converter may have been damaged during production, which can result in an electrical short-circuit.

Consequence

A short circuit can cause the DC-DC converter to overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles when the ambient air temperature is below or expected to drop below 41 degrees Fahrenheit (5 degrees Celsius). Dealers will replace the DC-DC converter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB07/23LB01.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
LEXUS NX450H+ 2022 43,442
TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME 2021 43,442
TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME 2022 43,442

Source: NHTSA Campaign 23V478000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.