# NHTSA recall 26V049000

> **Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing** · 2026 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID · component: **ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS**

## 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.

## Consequence

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.

## Key facts

- **Campaign number:** 26V049000
- **Manufacturer:** Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- **Make:** TOYOTA
- **Model:** PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID
- **Model year:** 2026
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS
- **Report received:** 2026-01-28

## Primary source

NHTSA recall lookup: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V049000

## Citation

> US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, recall campaign 26V049000 (Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing, 2026 TOYOTA). Retrieved via MORVS 2026-11-01 from https://api.morvs.ai/nhtsa-recall/26V049000. Licensed CC0.

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