Recall 15V143000: 2012–2014 Toyota RAV4 EV
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Mar 13, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 2,497
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
A loss of drive power may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Notes
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2012 Toyota RAV4 EV
- 2013 Toyota RAV4 EV
- 2014 Toyota RAV4 EV
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V143000
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Owner letters
- Sep 10, 2015
- Components
- Hybrid propulsion system (Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology