NHTSA 26V049000Manufacturer no. 26TB03 / 26TA03
Electrical System › Wiring › Switches/Knobs/Buttons
- Report received by NHTSA
- January 28, 2026
- Owner notification
- July 13, 2026
- Recall initiated by
- Manufacturer
- Units potentially affected
- 141,286 (whole campaign)
- Build dates listed for the 2026 Toyota Prius (incl. Prius c, v and Prime)
- Not reported – November 3, 2025
- Model names in the NHTSA record
- PRIUS, PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID
Components: Electrical System › Wiring › Switches/Knobs/Buttons; Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch
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.
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.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V049000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov