2023-2026 Toyota Prius, 2025-2026 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid, 2023-2024 Toyota Prius Prime recall: Unlocked Rear Door May Open Unexpectedly
Report received by NHTSA: Jan. 28, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
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.
- Who's affected
141,286 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2023-2026 Toyota Prius, 2025-2026 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid, 2023-2024 Toyota Prius Prime.
- Compared with
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing has 28 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 15 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
140 earlier NHTSA recalls by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Jan. 23, 2026 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra, 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra Hybrid recall: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
- Jan. 23, 2026 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing equipment recall: Incorrect Side Marker Lights/FMVSS 108
- Dec. 17, 2025 2024-2025 Toyota Highlander, 2024-2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid recall: Incorrectly Installed Third Row Seat Belt Anchor (agency record)
- Dec. 16, 2025 2025-2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid, 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid recall: Inverter May Lose Connection and Cause a Loss of Drive Power (agency record)
- Nov. 6, 2025 2022-2024 Lexus LX, 2022-2024 Toyota Tundra, 2024 Lexus GX recall: Debris in Engine May Cause Stall (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Toyota Prius 2023-2026
- Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid 2025-2026
- Toyota Prius Prime 2023-2024
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V049000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | Jan. 28, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 141,286 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26TB03 / 26TA03 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record