An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

Electrical System — Wiring

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (20)

• Miscellaneous Document - September 5, 2018 - DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT and CHRONOLOGY
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - SAFETY RECALL J0T (Interim Notice) - (Interim J1T) - Certain 2016 – 2018 Model Year Prius - Engine Wire Harness
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Safety Recall J0T (Interim J1T) – Interim Notice - Certain 2016 – 2018 Model Year Prius - Engine Wire Harness
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - SAFETY RECALL J0T (Interim Notice) - (Interim J1T) - Certain 2016 – 2018 Model Year Prius - Engine Wire Harness
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall 573 Report - AMENDMENT 1
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-4
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Updated Dealer Letter March 15, 2019
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Updated Dealer letter
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Certain 2016 – 2018 Model Year Prius - Engine Wire Harness - NHTSA Recall No. 18V-579
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Certain 2016 – 2018 Model Year Prius - Engine Wire Harness - NHTSA Recall No. 18V-579
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Safety Recall J0T – Remedy Notice - Certain 2016 – 2018 Model Year Prius Engine Wire Harness - Safety Recall J0T Dealer Letter and Technical Instructions now available on TIS.
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2019-4

Click a tab for more information.