NHTSA Recall 17V658000: Inverter (hybrid propulsion system)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 6 vehicles. It affects 2016 Toyota Prius.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V658000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | H0U |
| Component | HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM › INVERTER |
| Report received | October 18, 2017 |
| Owner notification | December 15, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Prius vehicles. A capacitor within the hybrid system may not have been properly bolted to the inverter housing.
Safety risk
If the capacitor was not properly secured, vibrations from driving the vehicle may damage the capacitor, shutting down the hybrid system, causing a loss of motive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inverter, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by early December 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0U.
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 17V658000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Toyota Prius | 2016 |
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.