The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall of nearly 141,300 Toyota Prius vehicles.
Water can get into the rear door switch and cause a short circuit, allowing an unlocked rear door to open unexpectedly, the agency said.
The following vehicles are part of the recall:
2023-2024
- Prius Prime
2023-2026
- Prius
2025-2026
- Prius Plug-in Hybrid
Dealers will modify the rear door switch circuits for free.
Owners will get letters in the mail after March 15, but can call Toyota customer service at 800-331-4331. The company’s internal recall number is 26TB03.
The new recall, NHTSA’s 26V049, is an expansion and a replacement for recall 24V274. Vehicles repaired under the previous recall notice will have to have the new repair made, the agency said.