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2013 Toyota PRIUS V Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1587444
Internal NHTSA #	11240501
Manufacurer	Toyota Motor Corporation
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	PRIUS V
Model Year	2013
File date	10/07/19
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Two weeks ago i was driving 50mph on a street in my town with my 3 grandsons when suddenly my car jolted me forward and the speed dropped to 20mph . I immediately took evasive action and moved to the curb and put my emergency flashers on. The check engine ,check hybrid sys. ,ck braking system,and the anti skid light all came on. I started to drive but the engine speed would only go 20mph so i stayed close to the curb and drove to my son's home which was less the a mile away with my flashers going. Needless to say my grandsons were very scared with the abrupt jolt that ocurred when the car speed dropped suddenly. Thanks heavens the driver behind me was not too close and was able to avoid hitting me. I had the car towed to my mechanic who said it was a hybrid issue so i had my car towed again to an independent toyota hybrid shop who diagnosed the failure as a inverter failure. I had previously taken my car to a certified toyota dealer for 2 different software update recalls with the 2nd one coming three months ago for the nhtsa recall no. 18 v-684 hybrid system software update. This failure is a very dangerous failure that could result in a serious or deadly accident if it happened on an expressway etc. Going 70mph and then suddenly dropping to 20mph could result in another car or truck following behind to run right over your car. I am surprised that toyota has not taken steps to replace these inverters. If i wasn't retired i would immediately sell this car and buy another as i now have a concern that this failure could occur again and i might not be so lucky. My biggest concern is there is no engine light warning prior to the failure which would give you time to have the vehicle checked out.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	147395
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	MISSION VIEJO, CA
VIN pattern	JTDZN3EU5D3XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	50
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2013 Toyota PRIUS V Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2013 Toyota PRIUS V Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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