Toyota Auris HV, Prius, Prius+ Recall R/2018/293: Vehicle May Not Enter Failsafe Driving Mode As Intended In Response To Certain Hybrid…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 14 Jan 2019
- Launched
- 55,519
- vehicles in the UK
- 18SMD-088
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Toyota recalled Auris HV, Prius, Prius+ vehicles built between 10 October 2008 and 10 November 2014. The vehicle may not enter a failsafe driving mode as intended. The dealer will reprogram the power management ECU. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The vehicle may not enter a failsafe driving mode as intended.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: VEHICLE MAY NOT ENTER FAILSAFE DRIVING MODE AS INTENDED IN RESPONSE TO CERTAIN HYBRID SYSTEM FAULTS Defect: The vehicle may not enter a failsafe driving mode as intended. Remedy: Reprogram the Power Management ECU.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: vehicle may not enter failsafe driving mode as intended in response to certain hybrid system faults.
The Fix
The dealer will reprogram the power management ECU. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Auris HV, Prius, Prius+ built between 10 October 2008 and 10 November 2014 may be included. Toyota estimates 55,519 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 18SMD-088 or the DVSA reference R/2018/293. 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/2018/307 on 17 Dec 2018, for front passenger air bag inflators containing degraded propellant may result in an inflator…. The one launched after it was R/2018/315 on 21 Jan 2019, for there is a possibility that the glue holding the glass on the rear door could detach. You can also see every Toyota recall, the Toyota Prius recall history and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/293, launched 14 January 2019. 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.