Toyota Ch-R Hybrid, Prius Recall R/2017/286: Invertor Capacitor May Not Be Secure, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 4 Dec 2017
- Launched
- 3
- vehicles in the UK
- GGG82
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Ch-R Hybrid, Prius vehicles built between 18 January 2016 and 10 December 2016. The hybrid system of the subject vehicles includes an inverter assembly which contains a capacitor that may not have been properly bolted to the inverter housing. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the invertor assembly. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The hybrid system of the subject vehicles includes an inverter assembly which contains a capacitor that may not have been properly bolted to the inverter housing. In this condition the terminal of the capacitor could be damaged by vibration during normal vehicle operation.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INVERTOR CAPACITOR MAY NOT BE SECURE Defect: The hybrid system of the subject vehicles includes an inverter assembly which contains a capacitor that may not have been properly bolted to the inverter housing. In this condition the terminal of the capacitor could be damaged by vibration during normal vehicle operation. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the invertor assembly
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: invertor capacitor may not be secure.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the invertor assembly.
Are You Affected?
Ch-R Hybrid, Prius built between 18 January 2016 and 10 December 2016 may be included. Toyota estimates 3 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Toyota, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Toyota.
- Book with any franchised Toyota dealer, quoting the campaign code GGG82 or the DVSA reference R/2017/286. See how to get a Toyota recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| PriusRelay and Wire Harness installation on certain Prius | Book soon | R/2026/027 | |
| Prius, Prius PHVIncorrect programming in relation to transmission shift position status might cause hybrid system to shut down | Urgent | R/2021/332 | |
| PriusThe pre-crash brake assist function can be delayed | Urgent | R/2021/260 | |
| Auris HV, PriusUnder certain circumstances the hybrid unit may shut down and cause loss of motive power | Urgent | R/2020/190 | |
| Prius, Prius PHVImproper assembly of the electrical contacts in the driver's seat belt reminder switch | Urgent | R/2020/025 |
This is one of 250 Toyota recalls in DVSA’s data. The Toyota recall launched before it was R/2017/251 on 13 Nov 2017, for driver and/or front passenger airbag may fail to deploy as intended. The one launched after it was R/2017/309 on 4 Dec 2017, for the electric vehicle (EV) fuse may malfunction. You can also see every Toyota recall, the Toyota C-HR recall history and all recalls launched in 2017.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/286, launched 4 December 2017. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.