JT2BK12U320052503

2002 Toyota

Available vehicle information

VIN
JT2BK12U320052503
Make
Toyota
Model year
2002
Country
Japan
Record status
hail damage

VIN structure

JT2 WMI · BK12U3 VDS · 20052503 VIS
WMI JT2 World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS BK12U3 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS 20052503 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code 2 Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code 0 Position 11 of the VIN
VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

The first three characters form the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI). Characters 4–9 form the Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS), while characters 10–17 form the Vehicle Identifier Section (VIS).

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make TOYOTA
Model Prius
Model year 2002
Manufacturer TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Vehicle type PASSENGER CAR
Body class Sedan/Saloon
Series NCP12L
Engine model INZ-FXE + motor
Displacement 1.5 L
Cylinders 4
Engine power 70 hp
Fuel type Gasoline
Drive type 4x2
Doors 4
Plant city TOYOTA CITY
Plant state AICHI
Plant country JAPAN
Source: NHTSA vPIC
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

2
2 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 11V304000

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Report received: 01/06/2011

Summary

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001 THROUGH 2003 PRIUS PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 28, 2000, THROUGH MAY 30, 2003. THE STEERING LINKAGE MAY LOOSEN, RESULTING IN REDUCED ELECTRIC STEERING ASSISTANCE WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN.

Consequence

LOSS OF POWER STEERING, PARTICULARLY WHEN AN OPERATOR IS ACTIVELY INTENDING TO STEER THE VEHICLE, MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE NUTS IN THE STEERING LINKAGE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 8, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Recall 2 06V266000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Report received: 19/07/2006

Summary

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER MOLDING OF THE RESIN BODY OF THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENOR INSTALLED ON THE ENGINE BLOCK, ENGINE OIL MAY PENETRATE THE SEAL AND ENTER THE SENSOR WIRING CONNECTOR. THE WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENTLY ATTACHED TO THE LOCKING TAB OF THE SENSOR WIRING CONNECTOR.

Consequence

ENGINE OIL INSIDE THE SENSOR WIRING CONNECTOR COULD CAUSE EXPANSION DUE TO THE HEAT OF THE ENGINE AND COULD DEFORM THE SENSOR WIRING CONNECTOR. THE CONNECTOR MAY BECOME DISCONNECTED, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING AND NOT BE ABLE TO BE RESTARTED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 26, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Important: Campaigns shown above are matched using make, model and model year. This does not prove that this exact VIN is included in a campaign. Check the exact VIN on NHTSA →

About VIN JT2BK12U320052503

World Crash Archive currently associates VIN JT2BK12U320052503 with a 2002 Toyota. The available archive information lists Japan as the vehicle country and hail damage as the record status.

VIN JT2BK12U320052503 research information

This page contains the vehicle information currently available in the public archive for VIN JT2BK12U320052503 .

The amount of information available may vary according to the vehicle, country, original source and historical period. Some records contain detailed specifications, while others contain only the VIN.

Compare the VIN displayed here with the dashboard, vehicle body, registration documents, insurance documents and any seller-provided history report.

The presence of a VIN in this archive does not by itself confirm the current mechanical, legal, financial or structural condition of the vehicle.

Before purchasing, obtain an official vehicle-history report and arrange an independent professional inspection.

VIN Theft & Fraud Check

Check this VIN using NICB VINCheck, a free service provided by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) to help identify vehicles reported as stolen or with certain insurance theft or salvage records.

Check VIN on NICB VINCheck →

Request VIN review or removal