2021–2022 Lexus NX450H+, Toyota RAV4 Prime: Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign 23V478000 · 43K units potentially affected · filed Jul 12, 2023
What's wrong
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.
Why it matters
A short circuit can cause the DC-DC converter to overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V478000
- Manufacturer no.
- 23TB07/23LB01
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER
- Units affected
- 43,442
- Report received
- Jul 12, 2023
- Owner letters
- Dec 29, 2023
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Lexus NX450H+ 2022
- Toyota RAV4 Prime 2021, 2022