TOYOTA PRIUS (2016) recall — Hybrid Propulsion System
Toyota recalls certain 2016 Prius vehicles due to a capacitor not properly secured, which may shut down the hybrid system and increase crash risk. Owners will receive free inverter replacements by early December 2017.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the capacitor was not properly secured, vibrations from driving the vehicle may damage the capacitor, shutting down the hybrid system, causing a loss of motive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Toyota is recalling some 2016 Prius vehicles because a capacitor in the hybrid system might not be securely bolted. This could cause the hybrid system to shut down, leading to loss of power and a higher risk of crashing. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1227475-2016-toyota-prius-hybrid-system-recall-risk-of-shutdown-and.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227475-2016-toyota-prius-hybrid-system-recall-risk-of-shutdown-and · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V658000
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“2016 Toyota Prius Hybrid System Recall: Risk of Shutdown and Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227475-2016-toyota-prius-hybrid-system-recall-risk-of-shutdown-and. Based on NHTSA recall #17V658000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V658000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the capacitor isn't properly secured, vibrations during driving can damage it. This may shut down the hybrid system, causing the vehicle to lose power and potentially increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016 Toyota Prius vehicles are affected. Drivers with the specific hybrid system issue are at higher risk of losing power and crashing.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2016 Toyota Prius has a capacitor not securely bolted to the inverter housing. The recall covers specific vehicles from the 2016 model year.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Toyota Customer Service
Call 1-800-331-4331 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a replacement.
Get Free Inverter Replacement
Dealers will replace the inverter at no cost once the recall begins by early December 2017.
early December 2017
What NHTSA says to do
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inverter, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by early December 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0U.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
A capacitor in the hybrid system may not have been properly bolted to the inverter housing, which can cause the hybrid system to shut down during driving.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your 2016 Toyota Prius may be affected if the capacitor isn't securely bolted to the inverter housing.
What should I do if I own a recalled vehicle?
Toyota will notify you and dealers will replace the inverter for free by early December 2017. Contact customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Contact Toyota
We’ve drafted a message you can send Toyota to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V658000 — Toyota Toyota Hello, I own a Toyota that is covered by recall 17V658000 from Toyota. The official recall notice states: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inverter, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by early December 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0U. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V658000 (October 18, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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