Toyota PRIUS

Published 2019-07-04

What the hazard is

If the auxiliary battery stops charging, the warning lamps will illuminate to alert the driver of a hazard. Prolonged use of the vehicle may result in the hybrid system shutting down, increasing the risk of an accident due to a loss of drive.

What to do

Toyota will contact registered owners by mail at their last known address, requesting the owner make an appointment at their preferred Toyota Dealer for inspection and replacement of the DC/DC converter, free of charge. For more information, contact your preferred Toyota Dealer or contact the Toyota Recall Assist Helpline on 1800 987 366 (Monday to Friday, 8am - 6pm AEST).

Defect

The 12 volt auxiliary battery may stop charging due to improper soldering on the circuit board in the vehicles DC/DC converter.

Read the official notice on vehiclerecalls.gov.au

Data sourced from vehiclerecalls.gov.au. autozoo is an independent service. A repair under a recall is free to the owner.