Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
What Happened
Toyota is recalling certain Prius models due to a potential electrical issue with the rear door switch, which may allow an unlocked door to open unexpectedly.
Risk if Unfixed
If your rear door opens unexpectedly while driving, you risk being injured or causing a distraction that leads to a crash.
Free Fix
Your local Toyota dealership will modify the rear door switch circuits for free, at no cost to you. They'll contact you with a final appointment once the remedy is available in Q2 2026.
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Original — What Happened
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Prius Prime, 2023-2026 Prius, and 2025-2026 Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. Water may enter the rear door switch and cause a short circuit, allowing an unlocked rear door to open unexpectedly.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A door that unexpectedly opens while the vehicle is moving increases the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will modify the rear door switch circuits, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed March 26, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in Q2 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB03 and 26TA03. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 24V274. Vehicles repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy performed.
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