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9
Performance
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Fuel Economy
9
Interior Design
9
Exterior Styling
8
Reliability
10
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Love my Prius V
November 23, 2017
Overall Score
The Prius V is a great car. The fuel economy is great, I love that the base model comes with some exceptional features. It is spacious in the interior, it is a reliable car. I love that Toyota's are built to last and they are safe and comfortable. I would highly recommend.
Comfort
10
Performance
8
Fuel Economy
10
Interior Design
8
Exterior Styling
6
Reliability
10
Recall Information
* Data provided by Transport Canada
Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2021-723
Recall date
2021-11-24
System affected
Accessories
Model year(s) affected
2012 2013 2015 2017
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SRC XC8/XC9 / SRC RC8/RC9 / SRC RD1/RD2
Units Affected:
51,373
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
This recall is for certain block heater kits installed on certain vehicles or sold as accessories at Toyota or Lexus dealerships.
On certain vehicles, the engine block heater cable may not have enough heat protection and could be damaged by high temperatures. If this happens, the cable could short circuit while plugged in, and cause the wiring to overheat or melt.
Note: This recall only affects the following block heater/cord part numbers:
C014003034 PK5A408J09 PU14000904
C014003151 PK5A408J13 PU14000905
C014000885 PK5A489J11 PU14000907
C014000888 PK5A489J22 PU14000909
C014000907 PK5A410H00 PU14000911
C014100904 PU14000900 PU14000913
C014100907 PU14000901 PU14003571
C014100911 PU14000902
PK5A408J05 PU14000903
Safety Risk:
Engine block heater wiring that overheats or melts could create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
Toyota recommends that you should stop using the engine block heater immediately. Toyota will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to disable the engine block heater. For some vehicles, the corrective actions for this recall are under development. For others, a new engine block heater cannot be installed, and the owner will receive a refund of the purchase price of the engine block heater.
Recall number
2020-284
Recall date
2020-06-25
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Manufacturer Recall Number:
VSCLOC-20-024
Units Affected:
11,576
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
The Intelligent Power Module (IPM), which is part of the hybrid drive system, could become damaged under certain driving conditions. This could cause various warnings to appear on the instrument panel and cause the hybrid system to shut down. If this happens, there can be a loss of power to the wheels.
Safety Risk:
A loss of power to the wheels could create the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Toyota will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the hybrid system.
Recall number
2018-546
Recall date
2018-10-05
System affected
Powertrain
Model year(s) affected
2012 2013 2014
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SRC R66
Units Affected:
23,125
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the Intelligent Power Module (IPM), which is part of the hybrid drive system, could become damaged under certain driving conditions. This could cause various warning lights to illuminate on the instrument panel of the vehicle and cause a reduction or loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will update motor/generator and hybrid control ECU software and affect repairs as necessary. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 2014-042 and 2015-312. Vehicles repaired under the previous recall(s) will require repair.
Recall number
2017-363
Recall date
2017-07-20
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2016 2017
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SRC R47/R48
Units Affected:
39,189
Notification Type:
Safety TC
On certain vehicles, the electrical power cords of some dealer installed block heaters may have been improperly manufactured, causing the wires to contact each other, resulting in a short circuit. A short circuit could lead to a fire which would increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: For vehicles where the subject block heater was approved for installation, the dealer will replace the block heater assembly with a new one of an improved design. For vehicles where the subject block heater was not approved for installation, dealers will remove the block heater assembly. In the interim, until the remedy can be performed, dealers will cut the plug end from the block heater cord to disable the block heater's operation.
Recall number
2015-312
Recall date
2015-07-15
System affected
Powertrain
Model year(s) affected
2012 2013 2014
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SRC R08
Units Affected:
9,515
Notification Type:
Superseded
On certain vehicles, the Intelligent Power Module (IPM), which is part of the hybrid system inverter assembly, could become damaged under certain driving conditions. This could cause various warning lights to illuminate in the instrument panel of the vehicle and cause a reduction or loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will update motor/generator and hybrid control ECU software and affect repairs as necessary. Note: This recall is superseded by recall 2018546. Please see recall 2018546 for more information.
Recall number
2015-014
Recall date
2015-01-15
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2014 2015
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R01
Units Affected:
381
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 208 - Occupant Protection. The passenger seat occupant classification system (OCS) may have been calibrated incorrectly during the manufacturing process. This could result in the non-deployment of an airbag, which would increase the risk of injury to the seat occupant in a crash where airbag deployment is warranted. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the occupant classification system (OCS).
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