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2026 Toyota Prius recalls
2 safety recall campaigns have been filed for the 2026 Toyota Prius with Transport Canada and the U.S. NHTSA. Here is what both agencies say.
- Canadian recalls
- 01
- U.S. recalls
- 01
- Total campaigns
- 02
Transport Canada recalls
01- Structure#2026034
19,399 units affected
Issue: On certain vehicles, water could leak into the rear door handle(s) and cause the door opener switch(es) to short circuit. If this happens, the rear door(s) could open unexpectedly while driving. Note: This is an expansion of Transport Canada recall no. 2024-228. Vehicles repaired under that recall also require this repair. Safety Risk: A door that opens while driving could create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, Toyota recommends that you enable the automatic door locking function through the vehicle's head unit. Toyota will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to modify the rear door switch circuits.
Canadian data updated August 24, 2026
U.S. NHTSA recalls
01- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS#26V049000
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 NHTSA recall number 24V274. Vehicles repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy performed.
Does this recall apply to my vehicle?
Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.
What to do
Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, or to book the work, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:
- NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada
Check a 2026 Toyota Prius VIN
A VIN decode confirms your vehicle's exact model year, trim and assembly plant, then runs this same recall check against it.