Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #23V478000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 23V478000 by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Affecting 2021-2022 rav4 prime and 2022 lexus nx450h+ plug-in hybrid electric (phev) vehicles Includes 43,442 affected units, DC-DC Converter May Fail and Short Circuit, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2021-2022 rav4 prime and 2022 lexus nx450h+ plug-in hybrid electric (phev) vehicles
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.