Electrical system: propulsion system: DC/DC converter
- Component
- Electrical system: propulsion system: DC/DC converter
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Vehicles affected
- 43,442
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2023-07-12
- Owners notified
- 2023-12-29
Defect description
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.
Safety risk
A short circuit can cause the DC-DC converter to overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Manufacturer remedy
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.