Toyota recalls RAV4 PHEV — The hybrid vehicle control ecu (hev-ecu) contains software that could cause the hybrid system to shut down after driving continuously in ev mode in cold temperatures and when the accelerator pedal is rapidly pressed to further accelerate the vehicle. this could result in a loss of drive and an increased risk of a crash.
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⚠ What You Should Do
Reprogram the HEV ECU.
Recall Details
Defect: The Hybrid Vehicle Control ECU (HEV-ECU) contains software that could cause the hybrid system to shut down after driving continuously in �EV mode� in cold temperatures and when the accelerator pedal is rapidly pressed to further accelerate the vehicle. This could result in a loss of drive and an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Reprogram the HEV ECU.
Vehicles affected: 686
DVSA Recall Reference: R/2023/040
Make: TOYOTA (GB) PLC | Model: RAV4 PHEV
To check if your specific vehicle is affected, visit the DVSA vehicle recall checker, select your vehicle make and model, and look for recall reference R/2023/040.
Why This Product Is Dangerous
The Hybrid Vehicle Control ECU (HEV-ECU) contains software that could cause the hybrid system to shut down after driving continuously in �EV mode� in cold temperatures and when the accelerator pedal is rapidly pressed to further accelerate the vehicle. This could result in a loss of drive and an increased risk of a crash.