Toyota () Prius: Incorrect Programming In Relation To Transmission Shift Position Status Might Cause Hybrid System To Shut Down

Recall Summary Toyota is recalling 192 Prius and Prius PHV vehicles in the United Kingdom due to incorrect programming in the hybrid system computer. The faulty programming can cause the vehicle to incorrectly detect the gear shift position, which may result in the hybrid system shutting down. Toyota will fix the issue by reprogramming the hybrid system computer.

Recalling firm

TOYOTA (GB) PLC

Product

Vehicles: TOYOTA () PRIUS, TOYOTA () PRIUS PHV. Units affected: 192

Reason

Due to incorrect programming the hybrid vehicle ECU can incorrectly determine that the validation signal is erroneous for the shifter position Remedy: Reprogram the Hybrid ECU.

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2021-10-18

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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