2023-2026 Toyota Prius Recalled Over Door Opening Risk
Water may enter the rear door switch and cause a short circuit, allowing an unlocked rear door to open unexpectedly.
Toyota is recalling select 2023-2026 Toyota Prius, 2023-2024 Toyota Prius Prime and 2025-2026 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid models over a door that may open unexpectedly.
The defect: water may enter the rear door switch and cause a short circuit, allowing an unlocked rear door to open unexpectedly.
The hazards: a door that unexpectedly opens while the vehicle is moving increases the risk of injury.
Components: electrical wiring switches
Affected vehicles: 2023-2026 Toyota Prius, 2023-2024 Toyota Prius Prime and 2025-2026 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid
Number of vehicles affected: 141,286
The fix: dealers will modify the rear door switch circuits, free of charge. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 24V274. Vehicles repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy performed.
Source: Toyota’s filing with NHTSA
Owners should: look for the recall letter Toyota mailed on July 13, 2026, or check their VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Toyota’s numbers for this recall are 26TB03 and 26TA03.
Contacts:
- Toyota customer service: 1-800-331-4331
- Toyota recall numbers: 26TB03 and 26TA03
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V049000
- NHTSA vehicle safety hotline: 1-888-327-4236
- Check a VIN: nhtsa.gov/recalls
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