Vehicle recall 24V274000 · April 17, 2024
Toyota Prius and Prius Prime
Water may enter the rear door switch and cause a short circuit, allowing an unlocked rear door to open unexpectedly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Prius and Prius Prime 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 or during a crash increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace both right and left rear door opener switches, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 9, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB06 and 24TA06.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V274000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 17, 2024
- Filed by
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Manufacturer campaign
- 24TB06 / 24TA06
- Owner notification
- September 9, 2024
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 55,690
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring › Switches/knobs/buttons; Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Toyota Prius (2023-2024): 2024, 2023
- Toyota Prius Prime (2023-2024): 2024, 2023
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