Recall 23V478000: 2021–2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime and 1 other model

Report received

Jul 12, 2023

Manufacturer

Toyota Motor Engineering &…

Potentially affected

43,442vehicles

Model years

2021–2022

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2022 RAV4 Prime and 2022 Lexus NX450h+ plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) vehicles. The electric current rectifying module contained within the DC-DC converter may have been damaged during production, which can result in an electrical short-circuit.

Possible consequence

A short circuit can cause the DC-DC converter to overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles when the ambient air temperature is below or expected to drop below 41 degrees Fahrenheit (5 degrees Celsius). Dealers will replace the DC-DC converter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB07/23LB01.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2022 Lexus NX450H+2 complaints
• 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime99 complaints
• 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime22 complaints