Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing 2026 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID

NHTSA recall 26V049000 · component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS · reported 2026-01-28 · view on nhtsa.gov ↗

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.

Key facts

Campaign number
26V049000
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Make
TOYOTA
Model
PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID
Model year
2026
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS
Reported
2026-01-28