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Toyota Prius+ I 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

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
136h ActiveHybrid · 136 hp 136h LoungeHybrid · 136 hp	2015 recall: hybrid inverter software bug

Each campaign in detail

2015 recall: hybrid inverter software bug
Manufacturer recall
In 2015, Toyota recalled Auris Hybrids and Prius+ built from May 2010 to November 2014 (22,362 vehicles in France according to the press): a programming error in the hybrid system's inverter could cause overheating and a switch to a degraded mode with reduced power, more rarely an immobilisation. The software update takes around thirty minutes and is free of charge.
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
136h Active, 136h Lounge
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- Toyota rappelle ses Auris hybrides et Prius+ pour un bug logiciel — Automobile Propre (new tab)
- Toyota llama a revisión al Prius+ y Auris Hybrid para reprogramarlos — Motor.es (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 Prius IV	1	0	not rated
Volkswagen Touran II	1	3	4.0/5
Ford S-Max II	2	2	3.5/5
Citroën C4 Picasso II	1	4	2.5/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Toyota Prius+ I had?

We have documented 1 manufacturer recall for the Toyota Prius+ I: 2015 recall: hybrid inverter software bug.

Which versions of the Toyota Prius+ I 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+ I?

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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