NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing - Unlocked Rear Door May Open Unexpecte...
Published: January 28, 2026Recall ID: 26V049000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A door that unexpectedly opens while the vehicle is moving increases the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Unlocked Rear Door May Open Unexpectedly
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Unlocked Rear Door May Open Unexpectedly |
| Nhtsa id | 26V049000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V049000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Defect 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. |
| Corrective action | 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 June 30, 2026 – July 14, 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. |
| Consequence summary | A door that unexpectedly opens while the vehicle is moving increases the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | 26TB03 / 26TA03 |
| Potentially affected | 141286 |
| Report received date | 2026-01-28T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
Overview
- Recalling FirmToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Risk LevelELECTRICAL SYSTEM