2026 Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid recalls and problems

1 recall and 4 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2026 Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid.

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recalls
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owner complaints
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complaints mentioning a crash
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mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2026 Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid recalls

Electrical system: wiring, switches/knobs/buttons · Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch

NHTSA campaign 26V049000 · reported January 28, 2026 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 141,286 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
A door that unexpectedly opens while the vehicle is moving increases the risk of injury.
The fix
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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

May 21, 2026 · Electrical system

A vehicle was sold and delivered while under an active stop‑sale safety recall (manufacturer recall 26TB03). The recall was not disclosed at the time of purchase. When questions were raised about whether any recalls were present, the issue was dismissed and no recall information was provided. According to the recall…

May 5, 2026 · Back over prevention

Infotainment screen failed to boot when the vehicle was turned on. Due to this failure, the rear view camera was not available when the vehicle was shifted to reverse. After backing out of the parking spot, I chose to park and restart the vehicle. The infotainment screen then proceeded to boot up and behave normally…

Mar 12, 2026 · Electrical system

The recall (Number 26V049) is a serious safety concern, however the dealer states there is no remedy available despite a clearly described available remedy ("Toyota dealers will modify the left and right rear door switch circuits FREE OF CHARGE, to prevent the switch from activating even if it is shorted.")

Oct 13, 2025 · Unknown or other

I was driving at a slow speed in a parking lot on October 10, 2025 at 4:20 p.m. when the car suddenly stopped. When I looked down I saw that it was in neutral. I had not done anything to the gear shift and there was nothing in the area that could have shifted the car from drive to neutral. The car is brand new - this…

Prius Plug-IN Hybrid model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2025 2200
2026 1400

All Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid years →

Questions

Does the 2026 Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2026 Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid, the most recent reported on January 28, 2026 (Electrical system: wiring, switches/knobs/buttons, Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid?
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (2 complaints), followed by unknown or other (2).
How many 2026 Toyota Prius Plug-IN Hybrid complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 4 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received May 21, 2026.