Toyota () Rav4 Phev: The Hybrid Vehicle Control Ecu (hev-ecu) Contains Software That Could Cause The Hybrid System To Shut Down After Driving Continuously In Ev Mode In Cold Temperatures And When The

Toyota RAV4 PHEV Recall Summary Toyota is recalling 686 RAV4 PHEV vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom due to a software issue in the hybrid control computer. In cold weather, when the vehicle is driven continuously in electric-only mode and the accelerator is pressed hard, the hybrid system may shut down, causing a loss of power and increasing crash risk. The fix involves reprogramming the hybrid control computer.

Recalling firm

TOYOTA (GB) PLC

Product

Vehicles: TOYOTA () RAV4 PHEV. Units affected: 686

Reason

The Hybrid Vehicle Control ECU (HEV-ECU) contains software that could cause the hybrid system to shut down after driving continuously in �EV mode� in cold temperatures and when the accelerator pedal is rapidly pressed to further accelerate the vehicle. This could result in a loss of drive and an increased risk of a crash. Remedy: Reprogram the HEV ECU.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2023-02-13

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/fec73ae4-b6c5-49fc-bad3-5d4d3404aee5