Toyota Prius Rear Door Switch Recall
2026 TOYOTA PRIUS, 2026 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID, 2025 TOYOTA PRIUS: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS
Updated January 28, 2026
Water can enter the rear door switch in certain Toyota Prius models and cause a short circuit, which may allow a rear door to open unexpectedly while driving. An open door while the vehicle is moving increases the risk of serious injury.
Is the Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recalled? Yes. This product was recalled by NHTSA on January 28, 2026. Details below.
What is recalled
2023 to 2024 Toyota Prius Prime, 2023 to 2026 Toyota Prius, and 2025 to 2026 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles.
Am I affected
You're affected if you own a 2023 or 2024 Prius Prime, a 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026 Prius, or a 2025 or 2026 Prius Plug-in Hybrid. Check your vehicle's model year and trim level on your registration or vehicle identification number (VIN).
What to do right now
Contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331 to schedule a free dealer appointment to have your rear door switch modified. Interim notification letters were mailed March 26, 2026; additional letters with repair scheduling details will be sent in Q2 2026. If your vehicle was repaired under the previous recall (NHTSA 24V274), it will need the new remedy performed as well.
Contact: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
The hazard
A door that unexpectedly opens while the vehicle is moving increases the risk of injury.
Brands affected
- Source
- NHTSA
- Category
- Vehicles
- Recall ID
- nhtsa-26V049000
- Recalled
- January 28, 2026
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