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Toyota Prius IV recalls: manufacturer campaigns

1 documented manufacturer recall: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaign: 1
of 2 versions affected: 2
official RappelConso notices: 3

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

Version	Recalls
Hybride 122Hybrid · 122 hp Rechargeable 122Hybrid · 122 hp	Worldwide recall: risk of short circuit in the engine wiring harness

Each campaign in detail

Worldwide recall: risk of short circuit in the engine wiring harness
Manufacturer recall
In 2018, Toyota recalled around one million hybrid vehicles (Prius, plug-in Prius and C-HR) built between June 2015 and May 2018, including more than 32,000 in France, for a fault in the engine wiring harness: wear of the insulating sheath can cause a short circuit and, in an extreme case, the start of a fire. The workshop repair consists of checking the harness, then reconditioning or replacing it, at no cost to the customer.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Versions
Hybride 122, Rechargeable 122
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources

Official notices published in France (RappelConso)

Notices from the French consumer authority (DGCCRF) linked to this model, collected on 29 October 2026.

10 August 2026 — En raison d'un problème logiciel, l'unité de commande d'assistance au stationnement qui fonctionne avec le moniteur de vue panoramique (pvm) pour afficher l'image de la caméra de recul peut geler brièvement lors de la sauvegarde si la marche arrière est sélectionnée peu de temps après le démarrage du véhicule. En outre, la caméra de recul peut ne pas apparaître la prochaine fois que le véhicule est démarré si le véhicule est allumé et éteint à nouveau dans un court laps de temps. Cela peut augmenter le risque d'accident avec une personne ou un autre véhicule lors d'un événement de soutien.
Models or references
Land cruiser, mirai, prius, rav4, es, lbx, ux, bz4x, highlander, lc, lm, nx, rx, rz voiture de tourisme / voiture de tourisme.
Risk
Blessures
Official notice (new tab)
12 July 2024 — Les boîtiers de caméra sur les véhicules peuvent se désagréger sous la contrainte en raison d'une soudure incorrecte, ce qui permet l'entrée d'eau et un court-circuit potentiel. Cela pourrait entraîner la perte d'images de la caméra avant ou arrière, augmentant le risque d'accident et de blessures pour les utilisateurs qui comptent uniquement sur ces caméras pour vérifier leur environnement.
Models or references
Mutiple models code du modèle: lexus : axza10/axzh10/gsz10, gvf50/gvf55, fja310/vja310, aaza25/aazh20/aazh25/aazh26/taza25, aalh15/aalh16/tala15/talh17, xebm15, kma10/mzaa10/mzah10/mzah15 toyota : xeam10/yeam15, mxgh12/mxgh15/zvg12/zvg13, jpd20, mxwh61. Modèles année: 2023.
Risk
Blessures
Official notice (new tab)
13 February 2023 — En raison d’une programmation incorrecte, l’unité de commande électronique (ecu) du véhicule hybride peut déterminer de manière incorrecte la position du levier du sélecteur de transmission qui pourrait provoquer l’arrêt du système hybride. Cela pourrait entraîner une perte de puissance, augmentant le risque d’accident.
Models or references
Prius, prius phev voiture de tourisme
Risk
Blessures
Official notice (new tab)

Checking that a recall was done

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Check vehicle recalls (DVSA) (new tab) : for a car registered in the UK, by make, model and VIN.
RappelConso (new tab) : the official French recall website (DGCCRF): search for the make and model.
Safety Gate (new tab) : European alerts on dangerous products, vehicles included.

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

Model	Recalls	Known faults	Reliability
Toyota Corolla XII	1	1	5.0/5
Toyota C-HR I	0	2	4.5/5
Renault Mégane IV	0	4	3.5/5
Volkswagen Golf VIII	0	5	3.5/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Toyota Prius IV had?

We have documented 1 manufacturer recall for the Toyota Prius IV: Worldwide recall: risk of short circuit in the engine wiring harness.

Which versions of the Toyota Prius IV are affected?

Every version in our guides is affected by at least one campaign.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Toyota Prius IV?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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