Hybrid Propulsion System recalls

NHTSA lists 58 hybrid propulsion system recalls since 2000, covering about 2,815,231 vehicles, 4 of them with a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Owners have filed 578 complaints about hybrid propulsion system problems.

58recalls since 2000

2.8 millionvehicles recalled

578owner complaints

4do-not-drive / park-outside

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Hybrid Propulsion System recalls per year

Models with the most hybrid propulsion system complaints

Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid121

Toyota Highlander Hybrid75

Toyota Prius74

Toyota Camry Hybrid47

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid11

Honda Civic8

Kia Optima Hybrid8

Mercury Mariner Hybrid8

Ford Escape7

Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid7

Hyundai Sonata7

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since model year 2000; not adjusted for how many were sold.

Biggest hybrid propulsion system recalls

Hybrid Propulsion System — Toyota Prius 2010–2014, Toyota Prius V 2012–2014
Oct 4, 2018 · NHTSA 18V684000 · 807,329 vehicles
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Toyota Prius and 2012-2014 Toyota Prius V vehicles. Excessive voltage in the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) within the inverter may cause the hybrid system to shut down, causing…
Hybrid Propulsion System — Toyota Prius 2010–2014
Feb 12, 2014 · NHTSA 14V053000 · 698,457 vehicles
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2014 Prius vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) inside the inverter module (a component of the hybrid system) contains transistors that may become damaged from high…
Hybrid Propulsion System — Toyota Prius 2004–2009 +0 more
Nov 14, 2012 · NHTSA 12V536000 · 350,662 vehicles
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 Prius vehicles manufactured August 6, 2003, through March 30, 2009 and FCHV-adv vehicles manufactured December 12, 2008, through September 13, 2011. During manufacturing, a scratch may have occurred inside of…
Hybrid Propulsion System — Toyota Prius 2013–2015, Toyota Prius V 2014–2017
Jun 24, 2020 · NHTSA 20V369000 · 266,638 vehicles
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Prius and 2014-2017 Prius V vehicles not included in recall 18V-684. Excessive voltage in the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) within the inverter may cause the hybrid system to…
Hybrid Propulsion System — Toyota Highlander Hybrid 2006–2010, Lexus RX Hybrid 2006–2008
Sep 4, 2013 · NHTSA 13V396000 · 133,081 vehicles
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid vehicles manufactured February 16, 2005, through July 29, 2010; and model year 2006-2008 Lexus RX400h vehicles manufactured February 23, 2005, through December 2, 2008. The Intelligent Power…
Hybrid Propulsion System — Toyota Prius V 2012–2014
Jul 15, 2015 · NHTSA 15V449000 · 108,624 vehicles
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Prius V vehicles manufactured August 22, 2011, to June 30, 2014. A component within the hybrid inverter assembly may overheat, causing the hybrid system to reduce…
Hybrid Propulsion System — Ford Escape 2005–2008, Mercury Mariner 2006–2008
Sep 3, 2014 · NHTSA 14V526000 · 70,209 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Ford Escape hybrid electric vehicles manufactured October 13, 2003, to June 20, 2008, and 2006-2008 Mercury Mariner hybrid electric vehicles manufactured June 10, 2005, to June 20, 2008. The…
Hybrid Propulsion System — Chrysler Pacifica 2017–2023
Jan 17, 2023 · NHTSA 23V010000 · 67,117 vehicles
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEVs). An internal transmission wiring connector may short circuit, resulting in an unexpected engine shutdown.

Latest hybrid propulsion system recalls

Hybrid Propulsion System — Toyota Camry Hybrid 2025–2026, 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid
Dec 16, 2025 · NHTSA 25V869000 · 55,405 vehicles
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Camry Hybrid and 2026 Corolla Cross Hybrid vehicles. A bolt inside the inverter may not have been tightened properly, causing incomplete contact at the inverter terminal.
Hybrid Propulsion System — 2024 Ford Explorer
Sep 13, 2024 · NHTSA 24V685000 · 61 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 3.3L Hybrid engines. The 12-Volt battery cable may chafe against the Belt-integrated Starter Generat (BiSG) and short circuit.
Hybrid Propulsion System — Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid 2017–2018
Jul 18, 2024 · NHTSA 24V536000 · 15,910 vehicles
Park outside
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles that received a software update remedy under NHTSA recall number 22V-077. The battery pack may cause a vehicle fire when parked, even with the ignition in…
Hybrid Propulsion System — Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid 2019–2021
Jul 18, 2024 · NHTSA 24V538000 · 3,606 vehicles
Park outside
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The battery pack may cause a vehicle fire when parked, even with the ignition in the "Off" position.
Hybrid Propulsion System — Chrysler Pacifica 2017–2023
Jan 17, 2023 · NHTSA 23V010000 · 67,117 vehicles
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEVs). An internal transmission wiring connector may short circuit, resulting in an unexpected engine shutdown.
Hybrid Propulsion System — Kia Niro 2017–2018
Nov 11, 2022 · NHTSA 22V836000 · 27,030 vehicles
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kia Niro hybrid electric vehicles previously recalled under recall 18V-666. The Main Relay within the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) may have inadequate connections between its contacts, causing increased…
Hybrid Propulsion System — Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid 2017–2018 +0 more
Jun 28, 2022 · NHTSA 22V459000 · 10,575 vehicles
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ioniq HEV and Ionic PHV vehicles previously recalled under recall number 18V-704. The Power Relay Assembly (PRA) located underneath the rear seat may overheat.
Hybrid Propulsion System — 2022 Lincoln Aviator Phev
Mar 25, 2022 · NHTSA 22V187000 · 585 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with the 3.0L plug-in hybrid powertrain. The inlet charge port harness bus bar may become unseated, leading to a loss of drive power.
Hybrid Propulsion System — Ford Escape 2021–2022, 2022 Lincoln Corsair
Mar 11, 2022 · NHTSA 22V149000 · 3 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Corsair and 2021-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with a 2.5L Hybrid powertrain. The high voltage battery may fail, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power.
Hybrid Propulsion System — Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid 2017–2018
Feb 11, 2022 · NHTSA 22V077000 · 16,741 vehicles
Park outside
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV). A vehicle fire can occur when parked, even with the ignition in the "Off" position.
Hybrid Propulsion System — 2021 Ford Escape
Nov 10, 2021 · NHTSA 21V869000 · 1 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling one 2021 Escape vehicle equipped with a 2.5L hybrid powertrain. The high voltage battery may fail, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power.
Hybrid Propulsion System — Nissan Rogue 2017–2019
Oct 26, 2021 · NHTSA 21V839000 · 5,905 vehicles
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Rogue Hybrid vehicles. Contact with the Electronic Control Module (ECM) bracket may damage the engine harness, causing a blown fuse.

Questions

How many hybrid propulsion system recalls are there?

NHTSA lists 58 vehicle recall campaigns for hybrid propulsion system problems since model year 2000, covering about 2,815,231 vehicles as reported by manufacturers.

Which cars have the most hybrid propulsion system complaints?

By owner complaints filed with NHTSA: Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid (121), Toyota Highlander Hybrid (75), Toyota Prius (74). Popular models get more complaints simply because more are on the road.

How do I know if my car has an open hybrid propulsion system recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recalls apply to specific vehicles, and the repair is free at a dealer.