Recall wrap: Almost 6000 Toyota Corolla and Prius Hybrids called back
Software problems for hybrid Toyotas as Mercedes-Benz X-Class ute is also recalledToyota Australia has announced a recall for close to 6000 late-model Toyota Prius and Corolla Hybrid vehicles due to software problems.
This week’s Toyota hybrid recall is an extension on a previous Prius recall announced in 2018, when around 800 vehicles were recalled due to a fire risk.
The latest recall involves a total of 5118 examples of the Corolla Hybrid (2015-2018 model years) and 847 Prius vehicles (2014-2015 model years) over a similar issue, minus the fire risk.
Toyota says the hybrid control system software in affected vehicles is designed to “put the system into a fail-safe mode if there is an internal component failure”, allowing them to travel a limited distance at reduced power.
In some such circumstances, the hybrid system could skip the fail-safe mode and shut down completely. The vehicle may then display warning lights on the dash and act as if it were shifted into neutral before coasting to a stop, Toyota said in its recall notice.
“While power steering and braking would remain operational, this behaviour of the car could increase the risk of an accident and injury or death of vehicle occupants and other road users.”
The Japanese manufacturer says it will contact affected owners to arrange an appointment to perform a free software update to the vehicle’s powertrain control unit.
To see if your hybrid Toyota is affected in the recall, click here.
Meanwhile, Mercedes-Benz has recalled 5826 examples of its X-Class dual-cab ute fitted with Active Brake Assist and sold between February 1, 2018 and August 30, 2019.
Benz says the automatic braking system could mistakenly detect an obstacle and brake suddenly or unexpectedly, which could increase the risk of an accident or injury to vehicle occupants or other road users.
The manufacturer says owners should contact their most convenient Mercedes-Benz retailer to organise a free software update.
Click here to find out if your Mercedes-Benz X-Class is affected by this recall.
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