2023–2026 Toyota Prius, 2025–2026 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid, 2023–2024 Toyota Prius Prime Recall: Water may enter the rear door switch and cause a short circuit, allowing…
NHTSA campaign 26V049000 · Latches/locks/linkages · filed Jan 28, 2026 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
A door that unexpectedly opens while the vehicle is moving increases the risk of injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 26V049000 (manufacturer number 26TB03 / 26TA03). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.