Toyota recalls 2023–2026 Prius, Prius Prime and Prius Plug-in Hybrid over rear doors that may open unexpectedly
Water can get into the rear door switch and cause a short circuit, which may let an unlocked rear door open on its own and raises the risk of injury if it happens while the car is moving.
What to do
Dealers will modify the rear door switch circuits for free, including on cars already repaired under the earlier recall 24V274. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 and cite recall numbers 26TB03 and 26TA03.
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Recall details
- Product
- Toyota Prius Prime, Prius Plug-In Hybrid, Prius 2023–2026
- Company
- Toyota Motor Corporation
- Hazard
- A door that unexpectedly opens while the vehicle is moving increases the risk of injury.
- Units
- 141,286 vehicles
- Owner notification
- July 13, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 28, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V049000
- Manufacturer campaign number: 26TB03 / 26TA03
- Model years: 2023–2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- A door that unexpectedly opens while the vehicle is moving increases the risk of injury.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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