CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A door that unexpectedly opens while the vehicle is moving increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will modify the rear door switch circuits, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed July 13, 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.
What this recall means for you
Water can get into the rear door switch and cause a short circuit. If that happens, a rear door that is unlocked can open unexpectedly, including while the vehicle is moving, which raises the risk of injury.
The repair is free. Authorized Toyota dealers will modify the rear door switch circuits at no charge. Owner letters were mailed July 13, 2026. You can also contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall 24V274, so if your vehicle was already repaired under that earlier recall, it will still need the new remedy performed.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Toyota Prius | 2023202420252026 |
|---|---|
| Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid | 20252026 |
| Toyota Prius Prime | 20232024 |