2026 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID

1 recalls, 5 complaints

26V049000 Jan 28, 2026
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Defect Description
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 re... Read more
141,286 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Complaint Statistics

5 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
BACK OVER PREVENTION1
POWER TRAIN1
POWER TRAIN May 21, 2026
Incident date: Apr 11, 2026
While driving on the highway in my 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan (approximately 70,068 miles), the EPC warning light and oil warning light illuminated and the vehicle began to stall/lose power. I exited the highway immediately and shut the vehicle down safely. A substantial amount of engine oil leaked fro... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION May 5, 2026
Incident date: May 1, 2026
The contact owns a 2023 Lincoln Navigator. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V165000 (Electrical System, Exterior Lighting) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the remedy was not yet available.... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 12, 2026
Incident date: Jan 28, 2026
Received Warning message 'Electric Steering Assist Failure' Saturday January 10th 2026 12:00-Noon Driving approximately 5mph, released the accelerator to begin pulling into a parking spot and the power steering failed. The vehicle was very difficult to turn but I was able to avoid hitting anythi... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Mar 12, 2026
Incident date: Jan 28, 2026
I took my car to a Lincoln dealer because I was getting a drive control malfunction error every time I started my car. After a couple of days, I called the service dept. for a status update on the repair. The dealer told me that the car could not be repaired because they don't have a replacement par... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Oct 13, 2025
Incident date: Oct 10, 2025
Brake petal sensor broke keeping the tail light on. Has trouble accelerating and throws the traction light on burnt up battery, both front door locks have broke with no reason. Wipers broke does not give water.

TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID across all model years (2010, 2026).

9 Total Recalls
107 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
14 Reported Crashes
2 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2026 (current) 1 5
2025 2 3 View
2018 0 1 View
2017 0 13 View
2015 1 6 View
2014 1 21 View
2013 1 18 View
2012 2 31 View
2011 0 1 View
2010 1 8 View

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