#494MEL License Plate
2014 TOYOTA Prius
Oregon, US
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Overview
The license plate number #494MEL belongs to a TOYOTA Prius (2014 model) and is registered in Oregon as a passenger car manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION. The vehicle has a standard license plate attached to the front and rear of the vehicle. The license plate #494MEL was first searched on LookupAPlate on April 17, 2025, and it currently has one community report. You can find the detailed report of the vehicle below.
Specifications
General
Make
TOYOTA
Manufacturer Name
TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Model
Prius
Model Year
2014
Plant City
TOYOTA CITY
Series
ZVW30L
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
Plant Country
JAPAN
Plant Company Name
Toyota Motor Corporation - Tsutsumi Plant
Plant State
AICHI
Engine
Engine Number of Cylinders
4
Displacement (CC)
1800.0
Displacement (CI)
109.84273937051
Displacement (L)
1.8
Engine Model
2ZR-FXE+3JM
Fuel Type - Primary
Gasoline
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Fuel Type - Secondary
Electric
Fuel Delivery / Fuel Injection Type
Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
Electrification Level
HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) - Level Unknown
Exterior Body
Body Class
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Mechanical / Drivetrain
Drive Type
4x2
Exterior Dimension
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Passive Safety System / Air Bag Location
Curtain Air Bag Locations
All Rows
Front Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Knee Air Bag Locations
Driver Seat Only
Side Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Passive Safety System
Seat Belt Type
Manual
Active Safety System
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type
Direct
License Plate 494MEL
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Distracted Apr 17, 2025
Distracted
Apr 17, 2025 Nearly merged into another car, which had to hard brake and swerve. The driver seemed distracted and may have been looking at their phone.
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Showing 3 recalls
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM (18V684000)
Received on 04/10/2018
Make
TOYOTA
Model
PRIUS
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the motor/generator control electronic control unit (ECU) and the hybrid control ECU as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0V. Note: The software updates in this recall are needed even if the vehicle had the software previously updated under recalls 14V-053 or 15V-449.
Summary
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Toyota Prius and 2012-2014 Toyota Prius V vehicles. Excessive voltage in the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) within the inverter may cause the hybrid system to shut down, causing the vehicle to stall while being driven.
Component
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
ModelYear
2014
Conequence
If the hybrid system shuts down unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
ReportReceivedDate
04/10/2018
NHTSACampaignNumber
18V684000
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER (14V053000)
Received on 12/02/2014
Make
TOYOTA
Model
PRIUS
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners and dealers will update the software for both the motor/generator control electronic control unit (ECU) and the hybrid control ECU, free of charge. If an owner experiences a failure of the inverter before the vehicle receives updated software, the dealer will repair or replace the inverter assembly with a new one at no charge. The recall began on March 21, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Summary
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2014 Prius vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) inside the inverter module (a component of the hybrid system) contains transistors that may become damaged from high operating temperatures. If this occurs, various warning lamps will be illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle will have reduced power allowing it to only drive a short distance.
Component
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER
ModelYear
2014
Conequence
The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. The hybrid system could also shut down completely resulting in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
ReportReceivedDate
12/02/2014
NHTSACampaignNumber
14V053000
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER (20V369000)
Received on 24/06/2020
Make
TOYOTA
Model
PRIUS
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update for the hybrid system. If the vehicle has experienced an inverter failure with certain hybrid system faults related to this condition, the inverter assembly will be repaired or replaced, prior to software update. All repairs will be performed free of charge. This recall began July 24, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB10 / 20TA10.
Summary
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Prius and 2014-2017 Prius V vehicles not included in recall 18V-684. Excessive voltage in the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) within the inverter may cause the hybrid system to shut down, causing the vehicle to stall while being driven.
Component
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER
ModelYear
2014
Conequence
An unexpected hybrid power system shut down may increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
ReportReceivedDate
24/06/2020
NHTSACampaignNumber
20V369000
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