Model year 2017 · Toyota

2017 Toyota Prius (incl. Prius c, v and Prime) recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Toyota Prius (incl. Prius c, v and Prime). The most recent was reported on June 24, 2020. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: PRIUS, PRIUS C, PRIUS V.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2017 Toyota Prius (incl. Prius c, v and Prime), newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
20V369000	June 24, 2020	Hybrid Propulsion System › Inverter
18V579000	September 5, 2018	Electrical System › Wiring
17V295000	May 2, 2017	Tires › Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire
16V741000	October 14, 2016	Parking Brake

Systems involved: Electrical System (1) · Hybrid Propulsion System (1) · Parking Brake (1) · Tires (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 20V369000Manufacturer no. 20TB10 / 20TA10

Hybrid Propulsion System › Inverter

Report received by NHTSA: June 24, 2020
Owner notification: July 24, 2020
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 266,638 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: PRIUS V

Defect summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Prius and 2014-2017 Prius V vehicles not included in recall 18V-684. 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 risk

An unexpected hybrid power system shut down may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update for the hybrid system. If the vehicle has experienced an inverter failure with certain hybrid system faults related to this condition, the inverter assembly will be repaired or replaced, prior to software update. All repairs will be performed free of charge. This recall began July 24, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB10 / 20TA10.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V369000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V579000Manufacturer no. J0T

Electrical System › Wiring

Report received by NHTSA: September 5, 2018
Owner notification: October 30, 2018
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 192,347 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Toyota Prius (incl. Prius c, v and Prime): June 22, 2015 – May 15, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record: PRIUS

Defect summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Toyota Prius vehicles. A portion of the engine wire harness connected to the hybrid Power Control Unit (PCU), could contact the cover at this connection and wear, causing an electrical short circuit.

Safety risk

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine wire harness assembly and replace it if damage is found. A protective sleeve or protective tape will be included to prevent any future damage. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0T.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V579000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V295000Manufacturer no. 17R2

Tires › Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire

Report received by NHTSA: May 2, 2017
Owner notification: June 15, 2017
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 409 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Toyota Prius (incl. Prius c, v and Prime): March 21, 2017 – March 30, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record: PRIUS, PRIUS C

Defect summary

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.

Safety risk

A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Toyota's number for this recall is 17R2.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V295000, filed by Gulf States Toyota, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V741000Manufacturer no. G01

Parking Brake

Report received by NHTSA: October 14, 2016
Owner notification: November 10, 2016
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 91,585 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Toyota Prius (incl. Prius c, v and Prime): August 6, 2015 – October 3, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: PRIUS

Defect summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Prius vehicles manufactured August 6, 2015, to October 3, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with a foot-operated parking brake system that has a parking brake cable that may disengage.

Safety risk

If the parking brake cable disengages from the mechanism and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'Park' while the ignition is on and the driver leaves the vehicle, the vehicle may roll unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a clip at the parking brake cable end to prevent the cable from disengaging, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is G01.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V741000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: June 24, 2020.