Recalls (1)
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2026 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Unlocked Rear Door May Open Unexpectedly
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
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Owner complaints (4)
4 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 50% |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 50% |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 25% |
How 2026 compares with other Prius Plug-In Hybrid years
Best and worst Prius Plug-In Hybrid years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 25 | 2 |
| 2013 | 12 | 1 |
| 2014 | 13 | 1 |
| 2015 | 5 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 |
| 2026 | 4 | 1 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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2026 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid FAQ
How many recalls does the 2026 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 26V049000 (electrical). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2026 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid problems?
Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (2), Unknown or other (2), Back over prevention (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2026 Prius Plug-In Hybrid compare with other years?
Among the 2010–2015 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid model years at least five years old, the 2011 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2012 the most (25). The 2026 drew 4. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.