Vehicle recall R/2021/332

Toyota Prius recall: Incorrect programming in relation to transmission shift position status might cause hybrid system to shut down

DVSA recall R/2021/332 names the Toyota Prius. It was launched 18 October 2021. It covers vehicles built 31 May 2021 to 30 July 2021.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2021/332
Launched: 18 October 2021
Issued by: TOYOTA (GB) PLC
Manufacturer reference: 21SMD-076
Vehicles: DVSA lists 96 on each model line

What can go wrong

Due to incorrect programming the hybrid vehicle ECU can incorrectly determine that the validation signal is erroneous for the shifter position

The fix

Reprogram the Hybrid ECU.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 96. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Toyota Prius	31 May 2021 to 30 July 2021	96
Toyota Prius (PRIUS PHV)	31 May 2021 to 30 July 2021	96

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Other recalls for these models

R/2021/260 The pre-crash brake assist function can be delayed 9 August 2021, Toyota Prius
R/2020/190 Under certain circumstances the hybrid unit may shut down and cause loss of motive power 27 July 2020, Toyota Auris, Toyota Prius
R/2020/025 Improper assembly of the electrical contacts in the driver's seat belt reminder switch 9 March 2020, Toyota Prius
R/2019/440 An electrical short circuit in the combination meter could occur 27 January 2020, Toyota Prius
R/2019/333 Incorrectly installed covers could prevent the seat-mounted side airbag from deploying 4 November 2019, Toyota C-HR, Toyota Prius, Toyota Verso and others
R/2019/248 Brake booster pump may stop working 4 November 2019, Toyota Prius, Toyota Camry, Toyota RAV4

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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