NHTSA Recall 15V143000: Hybrid propulsion system
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,497 vehicles. It affects 2012–2014 Toyota RAV4 EV.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V143000 |
|---|---|
| Component | HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Report received | March 13, 2015 |
| Owner notification | September 10, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Toyota Motor Engineering & manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Rav4 EV vehicles manufactured July 24, 2012, to August 29, 2014. Due to a software issue within a component of the Electric Vehicle Traction Motor Assembly, the electric propulsion motor may shift to "neutral" resulting in a possible loss of drive power.
Safety risk
A loss of drive power may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the Electric Vehicle Traction Motor Assembly software, free of charge. The recall began on September 10, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
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 15V143000
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.