Toyota C-HR HV, Prius, Prius PHV Recall R/2018/240: Engine Wire Harness Connected To Hybrid Vehicle Power Control Unit Could Contact Cover, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 1 Oct 2018
- Launched
- 32,393
- vehicles in the UK
- LGG58
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled C-HR HV, Prius, Prius PHV vehicles built between 1 July 2015 and 15 May 2018. Due to assembly variation a portion of the engine wire harness could contact the cover.Should the insulation wear and the core wires become exposed there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire. The dealer will inspect the engine wire harness and repair or replace it if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to assembly variation a portion of the engine wire harness could contact the cover.Should the insulation wear and the core wires become exposed there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE WIRE HARNESS CONNECTED TO HYBRID VEHICLE POWER CONTROL UNIT COULD CONTACT COVER Defect: Due to assembly variation a portion of the engine wire harness could contact the cover.Should the insulation wear and the core wires become exposed there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire. Remedy: Inspect the engine wire harness and repair or replace it if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: engine wire harness connected to hybrid vehicle power control unit could contact cover.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the engine wire harness and repair or replace it if necessary.
Are You Affected?
C-HR HV, Prius, Prius PHV built between 1 July 2015 and 15 May 2018 may be included. Toyota estimates 32,393 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 LGG58 or the DVSA reference R/2018/240. 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/2018/191 on 9 Aug 2018, for incorrect engine oil software. The one launched after it was R/2018/292 on 29 Oct 2018, for rear axle hub bearing assembly bolts may not have been tightened sufficiently. You can also see every Toyota recall, the Toyota C-HR recall history, all recalls launched in 2018 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/240, launched 1 October 2018. 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.