Transport Canada Recall - 2023035 - TOYOTA
Brand(s)
Last updated
Summary
Product
SUV recalled by TOYOTA
Issue
Vehicle - Powertrain
What to do
Please see corrective actions section below
Affected products
2021 | TOYOTA | RAV4 HYBRID, 2021 | TOYOTA | RAV4 PRIME
Issue
Issue:
On certain RAV4 Prime models, rapid acceleration could cause the battery voltage to drop suddenly while driving in "EV mode" in cold temperatures. If this happens, the hybrid system could shut down and cause a sudden loss of power to the wheels.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Toyota will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the hybrid vehicle control ECU software.
Additional information
Background
Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.
Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Automotive recall
Category
Vehicles - SUV
Companies
Published by
Transport Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-72723
Transport Canada
ID
2023035
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