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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 26V049000

2026 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid | 2023 Toyota Prius Prime | 2024 Toyota Prius Prime | 2023 Toyota Prius | 2024 Toyota Prius | 2025 Toyota Prius | 2026 Toyota Prius | 2025 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid — Electrical system: wiring: switches/knobs/buttons

Published January 29, 2026 · Recall initiated: January 28, 2026

Summary

NHTSA records recall 26V049000, published January 29, 2026 and initiated January 28, 2026. Recalling firm: Toyota Motor Corporation; 2026 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid | 2023 Toyota Prius Prime | 2024 Toyota Prius Prime | 2023 Toyota Prius | 2024 Toyota Prius | 2025 Toyota Prius | 2026 Toyota Prius | 2025 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid — Electrical system: wiring: switches/knobs/buttons.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
TOYOTA
Model
PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Lot
2026 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID | 2023 TOYOTA PRIUS PRIME | 2024 TOYOTA PRIUS PRIME | 2023 TOYOTA PRIUS | 2024 TOYOTA PRIUS | 2025 TOYOTA PRIUS | 2026 TOYOTA PRIUS | 2025 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2026 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid | 2023 Toyota Prius Prime | 2024 Toyota Prius Prime | 2023 Toyota Prius | 2024 Toyota Prius | 2025 Toyota Prius | 2026 Toyota Prius | 2025 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid — Electrical system: wiring: switches/knobs/buttons recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 26V049000 on January 29, 2026. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TOYOTA. Model: PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)