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Toyota Prius Rear Door May Open While Driving
high How serious is it? About this label
A rear door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is moving increases the risk of injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V049000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Part affected | Electrical System:wiring:switches/knobs/buttons |
| Vehicles covered | 5 model/year combinations, model years 2023–2025 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Toyota is recalling certain Prius, Prius Prime, and Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles because water may get into the rear door switch and cause a short circuit. This can cause an unlocked rear door to open unexpectedly while the vehicle is being driven.
What you should do
2. Contact your Toyota dealer or Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 to schedule the repair.
3. The repair is free.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 26V049000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (5)
Who to contact
Toyota — official Toyota recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-331-4331
The bigger picture
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Official notice
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS
- 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.
- Safety risk
- 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.