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Prius v (lowercase v for the Prius v wagon) software recall

Discussion in 'Prius v Main Forum' started by Vitali, Aug 24, 2015.

  1. Lexcyn

    Lexcyn Junior Member

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    Yeah I actually have noticed it's been switching into EV mode when normally it would not on my normal commute - for normal people I don't think any of the "changes" of this update will be noticeable at all.
     
  2. jonb505

    jonb505 Member

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    Just got recall software update done yesterday.
    Weather has changed drastically in the past couple days so cant really say for sure but car feels slightly better than before. too early to tell for a change in fuel economy. But feels smoother overall.
    One little thing i noticed on the way to work this morning, descending a large hill with a full battery which lets me cruise in warp stealth mode for a few seconds, the bump in the transmission I previously felt when transitioning from "ICE fuel cutoff" to "ICE fuel on" is gone. No bump, just smooth transition. :)
     
    #22 jonb505, Sep 1, 2015
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  3. Pogo Crafty

    Pogo Crafty New Member

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    Took mine to the dealer last Monday, and have driven a little over 200 miles since. I have not noticed any change or difference. I would point out that my Toyota dealer suggested I have it done soon when I called and they got it in the next day. Took about one hour with the wash they also gave it. Plus while it was there they resealed/reattached the back gasket on the hatch for free.
     
  4. DucBoy

    DucBoy Junior Member

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    Received the recall notice in the mail this past Monday. Called the dealer and made an appointment for Tuesday for my 2102 Prius v Five.
    Appointment took about 45 min. for the software update. As of today, two days later the car drives the same as it did before the upgrade and I cannot see or feel any differences.
     
    #24 DucBoy, Sep 3, 2015
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  5. beachgeek

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    Should I be concerned if I haven't received a notice? Or just continue to wait?
     
  6. Vitali

    Vitali Junior Member

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    Just performed recall a couple days ago. Everything is fine, a bit smoother, same mpg


    iPhone ?
     
  7. EZW1

    EZW1 Active Member

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    had mine done when i took it in for free oil and rotation. only change i noticed is it seems to drop out of ev mode a bit reasier than before.
     
  8. Rob43

    Rob43 Senior Member

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    I got this software update today, it took about 1 hour to do. I've driven about 15 miles, can't tell any difference....

    Rob43