Toyota Prius and Prius Prime Recall Over Rear Door Issue
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Toyota is recalling certain 2023-2026 Prius and Prius Prime vehicles due to a potential rear door opening unexpectedly from water entering the switch, affecting approximately 141,286 units.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 7, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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Toyota Recall Article
What Happened
Water may enter the rear door switch and cause a short circuit, allowing an unlocked rear door to open unexpectedly in certain 2023-2026 Toyota Prius and Prius Prime vehicles.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected vehicles include 2023-2024 Prius Prime, 2023-2026 Prius, and 2025-2026 Prius Plug-in Hybrid models, with approximately 141,286 units involved. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 24V274. No specific model numbers, UPCs, or regional details were provided in the source.
What You Should Do
Owners should have dealers modify the rear door switch circuits at no charge. Interim letters were mailed on March 26, 2026, and additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 for more information. Toyota's recall numbers are 26TB03 and 26TA03.
Why This Matters
A door that unexpectedly opens while the vehicle is moving increases the risk of injury to occupants, highlighting potential safety concerns in affected vehicles.
Source
NHTSA Recall ID: 26V049000. For more details, visit the NHTSA website at https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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