Recall
Toyota Rav4 Ev — 15V143000
NHTSA ID
15V143000
Make
Toyota
Model
Rav4 Ev
Years Affected
2012
Recall Date
2015-03-13
Component
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Units Affected
2,497
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.