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2023-2026 Toyota Prius, Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid and others recall: switches/knobs/buttons

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall on January 28, 2026. It covers about 141,286 vehicles.

vehicles affected
141,286
reported
Jan 28, 2026
owners notified
Jul 13, 2026
related complaints
29

Electrical system: wiring: switches/knobs/buttons

What is wrong
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.
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 the federal safety agency recall number 24V274. Vehicles repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy performed.

Recall number 26V049000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 29 complaints about electrical problems.

Questions about recall 26V049000

Is there a recall on the 2023-2026 Toyota Prius, Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid and others switches/knobs/buttons?

Yes. Recall 26V049000, reported on January 28, 2026, covers about 141,286 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 26V049000?

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 the federal safety agency recall number 24V274. Vehicles repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy performed.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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