...not the infamous unintended acceleration, but a series of software problems causing Priuses to intermittently switch off the traction/stability controls and ABS systems. The bug senses overheating conditions to cause power downs into fail-safe mode and even into a complete stop. The spate of QC problems with Toyota have already caused them billions of hefty fines and multiple lawsuits.
Third-gen Prius owners need to bring their cars to a Toyota service center for the software patch.
Tesla has the inter-connectivity to automatically update any new patch.
Uh-oh: Toyota recalls 1.9 million Priuses, again | Car Fanatics Blog