Toyota is recalling sure 2021 RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrids to handle a problem that would trigger autos to stall in chilly climate.
The affected autos have hybrid-system software program that would set off a shutdown of the powertrain whereas driving in EV mode in chilly temperatures “if the accelerator is quickly pressed to additional speed up the automobile,” in keeping with a report from the Nationwide Freeway Visitors Security Administration (NHTSA). Nevertheless, that is depending on “the battery parameters and the automobile working mode on the time,” the report stated.
2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE
The recall encompasses 16,679 autos, however not all had been offered within the U.S., the NHTSA famous. The recall inhabitants relies on a manufacturing interval vary throughout which the software program in query was put in.
So whereas this concern seems to use to a really particular set of circumstances and autos, Toyota is being cautious. Sellers will set up up to date software program freed from cost. Beginning February 27, Toyota expects to start mailing letters detailing when to arrange appointments.
2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE
Whereas this treatment does require a dealership go to, over-the-air updates have the potential of updating such software-based points with out a journey to the dealership, as demonstrated by different manufacturers like Polestar and Volvo, which used them to resolve a 2021 propulsion system recall. The RAV4 Prime is not able to over-the-air updates, although.
The 2021 mannequin yr was the primary for the RAV4 Prime, which boasts a powerful EPA-rated 42 miles of electrical vary and 38 mpg in hybrid mode, plus a cost mode that may really assist enhance mpg. Robust demand and restricted manufacturing imply it has been flying off seller tons because it arrived.