TOYOTA 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2010 TOYOTA PRIUS
Brand
TOYOTA
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2010
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS vehicles due to hybrid propulsion system issues. If the hybrid system shuts down unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Toyota Prius and 2012-2014 Toyota Prius V vehicles. 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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the hybrid system shuts down unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the motor/generator control electronic control unit (ECU) and the hybrid control ECU as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0V. Note: The software updates in this recall are needed even if the vehicle had the software previously updated under recalls 14V-053 or 15V-449.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026