Hybrid system may shutdown and cause stall
Defect Summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2014 toyota prius and 2012-2014 toyota prius v vehicles. excessive voltage in the intelligent power module (ipm) within the inverter may cause the hybrid system to shut down, causing the vehicle to stall while being driven.
Safety Consequence
If the hybrid system shuts down unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the motor/generator control electronic control unit (ecu) and the hybrid control ecu as necessary, free of charge. the recall began january 22, 2019. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. toyota's number for this recall is j0v. note: the software updates in this recall are needed even if the vehicle had the software previously updated under recalls 14v-053 or 15v-449.
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FAQ: Recall 18V684000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 18V684000?
NHTSA recall 18V684000 was issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on October 4, 2018. It addresses: Hybrid system may shutdown and cause stall. The recall affects approximately 807,329 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 18V684000 or the manufacturer campaign number J0V. 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.