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WarningCampaign #26V049000Electrical

Toyota Recalls Multiple Models: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Vehicle Identity

Vehicle
2024 Toyota Prius
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS
Automotive wiring harness into the engine compartment — representative photo for NHTSA electrical recall
An automotive wiring harness routed into the engine compartment (representative file photo of the affected component). Specific vehicle: see recall details below. Photo: simonov / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0).

Affected Vehicles

  • 2024 Toyota Prius
  • 2024 Toyota Prius Prime

Recall 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. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed March 26, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in Q2 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.

411 Press Analysis

Owners of 2024 Toyota Prius vehicles should be aware of a recall reported to NHTSA on January 28, 2026. The recall involves electrical system:wiring:switches/knobs/buttons. A door that unexpectedly opens while the vehicle is moving increases the risk of injury. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is providing repairs at no cost to owners. Contact an authorized dealer to schedule service. Check NHTSA.gov/recalls with your vehicle identification number for confirmation.

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