2018–2019 Toyota Prius
- Affected
- 49
- Category
- Cars
- Campaign
- UGG30
- Supplier
- Toyota Motor Corporation
The defect
The 12 volt auxiliary battery may stop charging due to improper soldering on the circuit board in the vehicles DC/DC converter.
The hazard
If the auxiliary battery stops charging, the warning lamps will illuminate to alert the driver of a hazard.Prolonged use of the vehicle may result in the hybrid system shutting down, increasing the risk of an accident due to a loss of drive.
The remedy
Toyota will contact registered owners by mail at their last known address, requesting the owner make an appointment at their preferred Toyota Dealer for inspection and replacement of the DC/DC converter, free of charge.For more information, contact your preferred Toyota Dealer or contact the Toyota Recall Assist Helpline on 1800 987 366 (Monday to Friday, 8am - 6pm AEST).
What to do
- 1Check if your vehicle is affected. This recall covers 49 vehicles. Use your VIN to confirm.
- 2Contact Toyota Motor Corporation to arrange inspection and repair.
- 3Repairs are free of charge when arranged through an authorised dealer.
- 4Verify this recall on the official government register: vehiclerecalls.gov.au ↗
- Website:
- https://www.toyota.com.au/
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Recall data sourced from vehiclerecalls.gov.au under CC BY 4.0.