If an owner experiences a failure of the inverter before the vehicle receives updated software, the dealer will repair or replace the inverter assembly with a new one at no. Toyota financial services is a service mark used by toyota motor credit corporation. Toyota recalling nearly 2 million priuses due to software. Toyota prius software fix may reduce fuel efficiency. Toyota has just announced a recall of some 109,000 toyota prius v station wagons from modelyears 2012, 20, and 2014. Jul 15, 2015 toyota has just announced a recall of some 109,000 toyota prius v station wagons from modelyears 2012, 20, and 2014. Latest software update safety recall resulting in 8mpg. Please see your local authorized toyota dealer for additional details. The toyota motor company usa issued a voluntary recall of approximately 700,000 toyota prius vehicles in the united states, the model year 20102014, on february 12, 2014. All toyota dealer principals, service managers, and parts.
The issue affects 109,000 units of the 20122014 prius v in the. Toyota prius hybrid drive system has a defect that causes electronic parts to overhead and fail, according to a lawsuit by one of the companys dealers. In some cases, the motorgenerator electronic control unit ecu can reset. Toyota recalls nearly 2 million priuses due to software. Toyota recalls more than 700,000 prius hybrids for. Toyota announces recall for 20102014 prius to update electronics. Toyota has issued a voluntary recall on certain 20102014 toyota prius for an issue with the motor generator control ecu and hybrid control software, as well as certain 2012 toyota rav4, 201220. I have recently come in to get a software update for the factory recall.
The software settings for the motorgenerator control engine control unit and hybrid control ecu could result in higher thermal stress in certain. Im only getting 3335mpg when i was getting 4345mpg consistently since ive owned the car. Toyota has just announced a recall of some 109000 toyota prius v. Toyota is recalling 20102014 model year prius vehicles over a. Software problem can damage hybrid system in recalled prius. I just took my 2010 prius in for the latest software update for motor generator ecu and power management ecu, and now im getting a consistent 810mpg less fuel economy. Toyota recalls more than 700,000 prius hybrids for software fix. Toyota recalls 625k prius models for faulty hybrid software autoblog. The issue affects 109,000 units of the 20122014 prius v in the us. Toyota to recall millions of prius for software bug fix. Toyota recalls 600k prius cars over software glitch techlicious. Toyota recalls prius hybrids over software glitch pcmag.
In one of those tests, the mg ecu checks the result of the generator cpu selftest. Its a combination of both of the previous types and is known as a seriesparallel hybrid. If this happens, various warning lights will illuminate and the vehicle can enter a failsafe mode. Owners of the involved vehicles will receive a campaign notification by first class mail. It is also environmentally friendly, quiet, and efficient. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the motorgenerator control electronic control unit ecu and the hybrid control ecu as necessary, free of charge. In certain model year 20122014 prius v vehicles, the current software settings for the motor generator ecu and power management ecu could result in higher thermal stress in certain transistors, potentially causing them to become damaged. Toyota prius detailed information and specifications. Gen 1 prius battery failure, p3006 this blog relates to p3006 battery faults. Toyota decided to institute a safety recall on sept. I am waiting until the 2011 or late 2010 for a new one as my 2004 runs great.
If an owner experiences a failure of the inverter before the vehicle receives updated software, the dealer will replace the inverter assembly with a new one at no charge. In 2005 toyota repaired 75,000 prius that had a software problem that caused the car to stall and the prius also has had problems with the headlights going out since 2001 is there a fix that they would not tell me about. The prius recall affects about 700,000 20102014 models in the us, due to a fault in the motorgenerator control ecu and hybrid control ecu software. If the mg ecu detects a fail from the generator cpu selftest, it will conclude that there is an internal malfunction in the generator cpu. Toyota will notify owners and dealers will update the software for both the motorgenerator control electronic control unit ecu and the hybrid control ecu, free of. Toyota motor corp said on wednesday it would recall about 625,000 hybrid cars globally to fix a software glitch that could, in limited cases, shut. Toyota has issued a voluntary recall on certain 20102014 toyota prius for an issue with the motorgenerator control ecu and hybrid control. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 18882709371. Toyota recalls 625k prius hybrids over software glitch. Toyota announces recall for 20102014 prius to update. Techdoc is the toyota europe tme application for online viewing and ordering of service information. As a result, toyota plans to update the motor generator control engine control unit ecu and hybrid control ecu software on certain model year 20102014 prius vehicles. Since this is a car safety issue, toyota will fix the software glitch free of charge.
Contact our customer service center for sales or if you have any questions regarding your order. Jun 23, 2016 although using your prius as a generator is a temporary solution to electricity problems, it can prove handy in a pinch to stay warm, preserve the contents of your refrigerator, or run the television to stay entertained until your power is restored. Toyota plans to tweak software in the priuses for the motorgenerator ecu engine control unit and the hybrid control ecu. Toyota prius lemon law electrical recall allen stewart pc. Feb 12, 2014 toyota has issued a voluntary recall on certain 20102014 toyota prius for an issue with the motorgenerator control ecu and hybrid control software, as well as certain 2012 toyota rav4, 2012. P0a1a toyota description the mg ecu performs many diagnostic tests to verify proper operation of internal ecu systems.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the motorgenerator control electronic control unit ecu and the hybrid. The 2010 toyota prius has 115 nhtsa complaints for the engine at 94,317 miles average. Jul 06, 2018 so ive made a video in the past of symptoms your bad hybrid battery might show, but it left out a lot of symptoms that im now experiencing with my battery pack that is going bad, yet again. In several cases, the dealer said the software had to be either updated or reprogrammed. The affected vehicles can suddenly lose power and stop due to defective control ecu software used to control the motorgenerator and hybrid components. Toyota prius software fix may reduce fuel efficiency, experts say. The fourthgeneration toyota prius went on sale in japan today, complete with a new allwheeldrive version arriving just in time for the onset of snowy driving.
But today when we hit 99,000 miles the check hybrid engine warning came on, along with the check. Recall letter you can check the status of any recall on your toyota here. Feb 18, 2018 toyota prius software fix may reduce fuel efficiency, experts say. Although using your prius as a generator is a temporary solution to electricity problems, it can prove handy in a pinch to stay warm, preserve the contents of your refrigerator, or run the television to stay entertained until your power is restored. See safety recall j0v for current information techinfo toyota. Jul 15, 2015 toyota is recalling 625,000 prius models worldwide for faulty hybrid ecu software. Jul 15, 2015 another toyota recall, prius v requires software update. Our 2010 toyota prius has been running great without any problems. I just checked on the 2004 prius and there were about 6 complaints of various problems that sounded like software ecu related car stopped dead, etc. Toyota retailers authorized repairers will install modified ecu management programs both for motorgenerator control ecu and hybrid control ecu. Toyota will update the motorgenerator control ecu electronic control unit and hybrid control ecu software on. In what may be a simple fix by way of the dealer upgrading the ecu software, it. According to the automaker, some of those vehicles may suffer from a software glitch that could cause them to slow or stall suddenly.
If the condition is related to this safety recall, the repair will be performed. If so, partsgateway has built a reputation over the years for sourcing used car ecus from our network of toyota breakers. This is possible because of the prius power split device, a special gearbox that connects the gasoline engine, electric motor and generator together into one unit. P0a37 generator temperature sensor circuit rangeperformance. Feb 07, 2018 toyota prius hybrid drive system has a defect that causes electronic parts to overhead and fail, according to a lawsuit by one of the companys dealers. For additional information on repair procedures, please refer. Tci today announced that it is conducting a safety recall of approximately 9,515 model year 20122014 prius v hybrid vehicles. The construction in the motor temperature sensor no. Why pay main dealer prices when our network of specialist toyota dismantlers stock s of toyota prius ecus available to you at a discount. This page provides information on my prius generator project, which is a system to utilize the battery and charging system of the toyota prius to provide power for the home during emergencies. Certain 20122014 prius v software update for motor generator ecu and. Recall issued for toyota prius vehicles due to software glitch. Gen 1 prius battery failure, p3006 luscious garage. Software update for motor generator ecu and power management ecu.
The 90day program is offered march 18, 2020 through may 4, 2020, and the 45day program in pennsylvania is offered march 27, 2020 through may 4, 2020. How to use a prius as a generator yourmechanic advice. Programming using toyota techstream software toyota lexus. Toyota recalls certain model year 20122014 prius v. Based on the signal provided by the motor temperature sensor no. So ive made a video in the past of symptoms your bad hybrid battery might show, but it left out a lot of symptoms that im now experiencing with my battery pack that is going bad, yet again. Toyota is recalling 625,000 prius models worldwide for faulty hybrid ecu software. The software glitch with the toyota prius could cause the car to shut down while its being driven. Feb 14, 2014 the toyota motor company usa issued a voluntary recall of approximately 700,000 toyota prius vehicles in the united states, the model year 20102014, on february 12, 2014. Toyota failed to fix defect that can cause prius to. The current software for the motorgenerator control and hybrid control. The power management control ecu is the main computer for the hybrid system. Toyota is recalling the 20102014 toyota prius and prius v vehicles. In this video i show a simple way of resetting reflashing an ecu in a toyota or lexus.
Toyota dealers will perform a software update to the motor generator ecu and power management ecu at no. Toyota recalls nearly 2 million priuses due to software glitch. Toyota recalls 625k prius models for faulty hybrid software. Any authorized toyota dealer will perform a software update to the motor generator ecu and power management ecu at no charge to you. Toyota has issued a voluntary recall on certain 20102014 toyota prius for an issue with the motorgenerator control ecu and hybrid control software, as well as certain 2012 toyota rav4, 201220. Additionally, if the vehicle has the condition present the inverter assembly will be replaced prior to the software updates. That way, i should miss the five or six annoying trips to bighorn toyota, in glenwood springs, co. Toyota has issued a voluntary recall on certain 20102014 toyota prius for an issue with the motorgenerator control ecu and hybrid control software, as well as. How to reprogram an ecu immobilizer in a toyota or lexus.
Toyota recalling about 701,000 gen 3 prius vehicles in us over. Toyota will notify owners and dealers will update the software for the motorgenerator control electronic control unit ecu and the hybrid control ecu as necessary, free of charge. Contact your participating toyota dealer for details. This occurred approximately two months after receiving the motor generator ecu and power management ecu software update that was intended to prevent this type of failure. I was notified of this updaterecall in late march 2014 and had the update completed at a authorized toyota service center. Another toyota recall, prius v requires software update. Toyota prius v car recalls toyota prius v car recall. I was told there was no problem, that the problem was fixed by software, that the problem was rare, that the software fix solved the problem that my car. Toyota has issued a voluntary recall on certain 20102014 toyota prius for an issue with the motorgenerator control ecu and hybrid control software, as well as certain 2012 toyota rav4, 2012.