Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #23V041000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 23V041000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Affecting 2021 rav4 prime plug-in hybrid vehicles Includes 16,679 affected units, Engine Control Unit Software May Cause Stall, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2021 rav4 prime plug-in hybrid vehicles
Defect Summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2021 rav4 prime plug-in hybrid vehicles. During certain cold weather driving conditions, while driving in ev mode, the hybrid vehicle control engine control unit (hev ecu) software may cause the hybrid system to shut down if the accelerator is rapidly pressed to further accelerate the vehicle, resulting in a stall.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the hev ecu software, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed february 27, 2023. owners may contact toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. toyota's number for this recall is 23ta01.