NHTSA Recall 13V396000: Inverter (hybrid propulsion system)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 133,081 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Lexus RX Hybrid.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V396000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | DLF, D0M |
| Component | HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM › INVERTER |
| Report received | September 4, 2013 |
| Owner notification | November 4, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid vehicles manufactured February 16, 2005, through July 29, 2010; and model year 2006-2008 Lexus RX400h vehicles manufactured February 23, 2005, through December 2, 2008. The Intelligent Power Module (IPM) inside the inverter module may contain transistors that have higher operating temperatures than the solder can support and the transistors may be heat damaged by the solder. If this occurs, various warning lamps, including the malfunction indicator lamp, slip indicator light, brake system warning light, and master warning light, will be illuminated on the instrument panel.
Safety risk
The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. It is possible that the hybrid system will shut down while the vehicle is being driven, causing the vehicle to stall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the IPM free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicles that had their IPM replaced under recall 11V-342 are not affected by this campaign.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V396000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Lexus RX Hybrid | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.