Subject: Warranty Enhancement Program ZF3
2010-2012 Prius
2012 Prius V
2010 and 2012 Prius Plug-In
Extension of Warranty Coverage for Sticking Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve
In our continuing efforts to help ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is announcing a
Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for a sticking EGR Valve on Certain
2010-2012 Prius, 2012 Prius V, and Certain 2010 and 2012 Prius Plug-In vehicles.
In these vehicles, Toyota has received some reports of a rough idle and/or rattle noise from the transaxle at
cold start due to a sticking Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve. If this occurs, the vehicle may illuminate
the check engine light and set diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0401.
Although the EGR Valve is covered by Toyota’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 3 years or 36,000 miles
(whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about the customers ownership experience. Toyota is now
extending the warranty coverage for repairs related to the EGR Valve to address the condition described
above.
Owner Notification Mailing Date
The owner notification will commence in Late June, 2016 and will be mailed over 3 months.
Warranty Enhancement Program Details
This Warranty Enhancement Program provides a Primary and Secondary coverage extension to the
vehicle’s “New Vehicle Limited Warranty” for a rough idle and/or rattle noise from the transaxle at
cold start due to a sticking Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve. If the condition is verified, the
vehicle will be repaired in accordance with the applicable Technical Service Bulletin (TSB 0027-16) under the
terms of this Warranty Enhancement Program.
• The Primary Coverage offers warranty enhancement until March 31, 2017 with no mileage
limitation.
• After the Primary Coverage period ends, the Secondary Coverage is applicable for 10 years
from the date of first use or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Number of Vehicles Covered
There are approximately 517,900 vehicles covered by this Warranty Enhancement Program.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the condition?
In these vehicles, Toyota has received some reports of a rough idle and/or rattle noise from the
transaxle at cold start due to a sticking Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve. If this occurs, the
vehicle may illuminate the check engine light and set diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0401.
What is the cause of this condition?
This condition is caused by excess carbon build up in the EGR Valve assembly.
What is Toyota going to do?
Owners of vehicles covered by this Warranty Enhancement Program will receive an Owner Letter via
first class mail starting in late June, 2016.
If the owner experiences the condition described above, he/she should contact a local Authorized
Toyota dealership for verification and repair. If the condition is covered by the terms of this warranty
enhancement program, the repair will be performed at no charge.
Are there any other Toyota, Lexus or Scion vehicles covered by this Warranty
Enhancement Program?
Yes, there are approximately 28,600 (Certain 2011-2012 MY) CT200h vehicles covered by this
Warranty Enhancement Program.
Which parts are covered by this warranty enhancement program?
The specific components(s) covered by this warranty extensions are as follows:
• Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve
• Engine Control Software Update
What if an owner has additional questions or concerns?
Owners with questions or concerns are asked to please contact the Toyota Customer Experience
Center at 1-888-270-9371 Monday through Friday, 5:00 am to 6:00 pm, or Saturday 7:00 am to 4:00
pm Pacific Time