Toyota Prius Rear Door Latch
Toyota is recalling 2023–2026 Prius models over rear door latch defect that may allow doors to open unexpectedly.
Stop driving the vehicle until the recall remedy is completed. Contact Toyota to schedule a service appointment to inspect and repair the rear door switch.
Recall at a glance
- Vehicles affected
- 141,286
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Manufacturer phone
- 1-800-331-4331
Why it was recalled
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 while driving, increasing the risk of injury.
Is mine affected?
This recall covers specific vehicles. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or check with the manufacturer to confirm yours is included.
TOYOTA PRIUS (2023-2026), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Where it was sold
Distributed nationwide.
Timeline
- Reported to NHTSA
- Listed on Recall Canary
- Summary updated
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Editorial summary by Recall Canary · summary updated 2026-04-27 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration · severity reflects the agency's published classification