Electrical system: wiring: switches/knobs/buttons
- Component
- Electrical system: wiring: switches/knobs/buttons
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Vehicles affected
- 55,690
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2024-04-17
- Owners notified
- 2024-09-09
Defect description
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Prius and Prius Prime vehicles. Water may enter the rear door switch and cause a short circuit, allowing an unlocked rear door to open unexpectedly.
Safety risk
A door that unexpectedly opens while the vehicle is moving or during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace both right and left rear door opener switches, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 9, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB06 and 24TA06.