2011 TOYOTA FCHV-ADV — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
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Recall
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Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2011 TOYOTA FCHV-ADV
The 2011 TOYOTA FCHV-ADV has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Recalls for the 2011 TOYOTA FCHV-ADV
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2011 TOYOTA FCHV-ADV, potentially affecting up to 701,324 vehicles.
Recall 12V536000 — HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER
| 350,662 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 the electrically driven water pump at the coil wire. The coil wire may corrode at the scratched portion.
Consequence: The corroded coil wire may break and the water pump could stop. The corroded coil wire could cause a short circuit between coil wires and a possible open fuse, creating a stall-like condition of the hybrid system while the vehicle is being driven. This may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will replace the electric water pump, free of charge. The recall began on January 17, 2013. Owners may contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331.
View full details →Recall 12V536000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 350,662 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 the electrically driven water pump at the coil wire. The coil wire may corrode at the scratched portion.
Consequence: The corroded coil wire may break and the water pump could stop. The corroded coil wire could cause a short circuit between coil wires and a possible open fuse, creating a stall-like condition of the hybrid system while the vehicle is being driven. This may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will replace the electric water pump, free of charge. The recall began on January 17, 2013. Owners may contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2011 TOYOTA FCHV-ADV
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 TOYOTA FCHV-ADV.
Safety Rating for the 2011 TOYOTA FCHV-ADV
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 TOYOTA FCHV-ADV in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 TOYOTA FCHV-ADV
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 TOYOTA FCHV-ADV
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TOYOTA FCHV-ADV
- 2009 TOYOTA FCHV-ADV — 0 complaints
- 2010 TOYOTA FCHV-ADV — 0 complaints
- 2011 TOYOTA FCHV-ADV (current)
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