Vehicle recall 26V049000 · January 28, 2026
Toyota Prius, Prius Plug-IN Hybrid and 1 more model
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 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V049000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 28, 2026
- Filed by
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Manufacturer campaign
- 26TB03 / 26TA03
- Owner notification
- July 13, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 141,286
- 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 (2023-2026): 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023
- Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid (2025-2026): 2026, 2025
- Toyota Prius Prime (2023-2024): 2024, 2023
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