Recall 26V049000: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing, electrical system:wiring:switches/knobs/buttons
Reported 2026-01-28 · vehicle recall · 141,286 units
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Problem
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.
Risk
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TOYOTA | PRIUS | 2023 |
| TOYOTA | PRIUS | 2024 |
| TOYOTA | PRIUS | 2025 |
| TOYOTA | PRIUS | 2026 |
| TOYOTA | PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID | 2025 |
| TOYOTA | PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID | 2026 |
| TOYOTA | PRIUS PRIME | 2023 |
| TOYOTA | PRIUS PRIME | 2024 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 26TB03 / 26TA03 |
|---|---|
| Initiated by | MFR |
| Owner letters | 2026-07-13 |
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