The defect
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.
The risk
A door that unexpectedly opens while the vehicle is moving or during a crash increases the risk of injury.
The 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Toyota Prius | 2023, 2024 |
| Toyota Prius Prime | 2023, 2024 |
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Prius | 2023 | 21 | 4 |
| Toyota Prius | 2024 | 27 | 4 |
| Toyota Prius Prime | 2023 | 6 | 4 |
| Toyota Prius Prime | 2024 | 15 | 4 |
Other electrical system recalls in 2024
178 of the 950 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2024 concerned the electrical system; Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing filed 245 campaigns in all.
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| 24V954000 20 Dec 2024 | Ford Motor Company |
| 24V959000 20 Dec 2024 | Gillig, LLC |
| 24V942000 19 Dec 2024 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| 24V940000 18 Dec 2024 | Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. |
| 24V932000 16 Dec 2024 | Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. |
| 24V930000 13 Dec 2024 | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2024