NHTSA Recall 23V041000: Power control unit/module (hpcu) (electrical system)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 16,679 vehicles. It affects 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V041000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 23TA01 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › PROPULSION SYSTEM › HYBRID MANAGEMENT › POWER CONTROL UNIT/MODULE (HPCU) |
| Report received | February 2, 2023 |
| Owner notification | February 27, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021 RAV4 Prime Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. During certain cold weather driving conditions, while driving in EV Mode, the hybrid vehicle control engine control unit (HEV ECU) software may cause the hybrid system to shut down if the accelerator is rapidly pressed to further accelerate the vehicle, resulting in a stall.
Safety risk
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the HEV ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 27, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA01.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 23V041000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Toyota RAV4 Prime | 2021 |
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.