TOYOTA 2016 TOYOTA PRIUS V Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2016 TOYOTA PRIUS V
Brand
TOYOTA
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2016
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain 2016 TOYOTA PRIUS V vehicles due to hybrid propulsion system: inverter issues. An unexpected hybrid power system shut down may 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 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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
An unexpected hybrid power system shut down may increase the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
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