Toyota recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
A door that unexpectedly opens while the vehicle is moving increases the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Toyota Prius 2023–2026
- Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid 2025–2026
- Toyota Prius Prime 2023–2024
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V049000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 28, 2026
- Owners notified
- Jul 13, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 141,286
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system › Wiring › Switches/knobs/buttons; Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
- Maker's own recall number
- 26TB03 / 26TA03
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Lexus / Subaru / Toyota recall: Back over prevention Oct 30, 2025
- Toyota recall: Hybrid propulsion system Nov 15, 2017
- Lexus / Toyota recall: Air bags Jun 30, 2016
- Toyota recall: Equipment Jul 23, 2024
- Toyota recall: Electrical system Apr 17, 2024
- Toyota recall: Hybrid propulsion system Sep 22, 2021
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.