NHTSA recall, Jan 28, 2026

Toyota Prius Prime (2023-2024), Prius (2023-2026), and Prius Plug-in Hybrid (2025-2026)

Water may enter the rear door switch, causing a short circuit and allowing an unlocked rear door to open unexpectedly.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing 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. A door that unexpectedly opens while the vehicle is moving increases the risk of injury. The recall affects 141,286 vehicles nationwide and was reported to NHTSA on January 28, 2026.

Dealers will modify the rear door switch circuits, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed July 13, 2026. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB03 and 26TA03. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 24V274, and vehicles repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy performed.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Dealers will modify the rear door switch circuits, free of charge.
You may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Look for the owner letter. Owner letters were mailed July 13, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Read the notice on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Full text from NHTSA

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.