Loss of electric drive
Defect Summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 rav4 ev vehicles manufactured july 24, 2012, to august 29, 2014. due to a software issue within a component of the electric vehicle traction motor assembly, the electric propulsion motor may shift to "neutral" resulting in a possible loss of drive power.
Safety Consequence
A loss of drive power may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the electric vehicle traction motor assembly software, free of charge. The recall began on september 10, 2015. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
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FAQ: Recall 15V143000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V143000?
NHTSA recall 15V143000 was issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on March 13, 2015. It addresses: Loss of electric drive. The recall affects approximately 2,497 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V143000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.