NHTSA Campaign 26V049000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS
Filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing.
NHTSA campaign 26V049000 covers 5 vehicles and concerns the electrical system:wiring:switches/knobs/buttons. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- 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.
- The risk
- A door that unexpectedly opens while the vehicle is moving increases the risk of injury.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicles covered by 26V049000 (5)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 26V049000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.