TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID (2015) recall — Hybrid Propulsion System
Toyota recalls 2015 Prius Plug-in Hybrids due to potential EV fuse failure causing power loss and crash risk during high-speed driving. Owners must contact Toyota for free fuse replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The failed fuse may cause the hybrid system to shut down resulting in the loss of power. Loss of power while driving at higher speeds can increase the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Toyota is recalling 2015 Prius Plug-in Hybrids because a fuse in the hybrid system may fracture after heavy use, causing power loss that could lead to crashes at higher speeds. This affects vehicles sold between 2012 and 2015. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1248734-toyota-prius-plug-in-hybrid-2015-recall-hybrid-system-power.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1248734-toyota-prius-plug-in-hybrid-2015-recall-hybrid-system-power · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V718000
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“Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid (2015) Recall: Hybrid System Power Loss Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1248734-toyota-prius-plug-in-hybrid-2015-recall-hybrid-system-power. Based on NHTSA recall #17V718000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V718000).
Why it’s dangerous
The EV fuse in the hybrid battery can fracture after repeated high-load driving, like climbing long hills. This may cause the hybrid system to shut down, leading to power loss while driving at higher speeds. Power loss during high-speed driving increases crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2012-2015 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrids are affected. Drivers who frequently climb steep hills or drive at high speeds are at higher risk due to potential fuse failure.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2012-2015 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid. The recall covers specific models with a fractured EV fuse after heavy use.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Toyota
Call Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 to schedule a free fuse replacement.
Get Fuse Replacement
Dealers will replace the EV fuse at no cost as part of the recall.
What NHTSA says to do
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EV fuse, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0R.
Questions people ask
Why is my Prius Plug-in Hybrid being recalled?
The EV fuse in the hybrid battery may fracture after repeated high-load driving, like climbing long hills, causing power loss that could lead to crashes at higher speeds.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your vehicle is affected if it's a 2012-2015 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid, as the recall covers specific models with a potential fractured EV fuse after heavy use.
Is there a deadline for fixing this?
The recall begins January 8, 2018, but the fix is free and can be done at any time through dealers.
Contact Toyota
We’ve drafted a message you can send Toyota to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V718000 — Toyota Toyota Hello, I own a Toyota that is covered by recall 17V718000 from Toyota. The official recall notice states: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EV fuse, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0R. 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 #17V718000 (November 15, 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.