Toyota (Gb) Prius recall: The electric vehicle (EV) fuse may malfunction
- What's wrong
- The Electric Vehicle (EV) fuse which may malfunction if the vehicle isrepeatedly operated by the electric motor under high-load driving conditions such as during a long hill climb. If the fuse malfunctions warning lights and warning messages will illuminate. In some cases the vehicle can…
- What to do
- Contact a Toyota (Gb) dealer to book the free repair. On affected vehicles replace the fuse.
What’s wrong
The Electric Vehicle (EV) fuse which may malfunction if the vehicle isrepeatedly operated by the electric motor under high-load driving conditions such as during a long hill climb. If the fuse malfunctions warning lights and warning messages will illuminate. In some cases the vehicle can be driven but with reduced power. In other cases the hybrid system could shut down resulting in the loss of motive power.
The fix
On affected vehicles replace the fuse.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prius | 20 Apr 2012 | 7 Jan 2015 | 1,399 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 4 December 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.