2023–2026 Toyota (3 models) Electrical System Recall 26V049000 (Toyota 26TB03)
NHTSA recall 26V049000 (Toyota recall 26TB03 / 26TA03) covers about 141,286 2023–2026 Toyota (3 models) vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Jan 28, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 26V049000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Electrical system (wiring, switches/knobs/buttons, latches/locks/linkages, doors, latch)
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 remedy and its status
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.
Status: NHTSA lists Jul 13, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Toyota recall number 26TB03 / 26TA03
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 26V049000 as 26TB03, 26TA03. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "26TB03 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Prius | 2023–2026 | All Prius recallsYears to avoid |
| Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid | 2025–2026 | — |
| Toyota Prius Prime | 2023–2024 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Jan 28, 2026
- Owner notification
- Jul 13, 2026
- Build dates covered
- Oct 11, 2022 to Nov 3, 2025
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Check your VIN for 26V049000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 26V049000 is open, call any Toyota dealer's service department and give them the recall number (26V049000 or 26TB03). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V049000?
NHTSA recall 26V049000 (Toyota recall 26TB03 / 26TA03) covers about 141,286 2023–2026 Toyota (3 models) vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Jan 28, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2023-2024 Prius Prime, 2023-2026 Prius, and 2025-2026 Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V049000?
NHTSA's record for 26V049000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A door that unexpectedly opens while the vehicle is moving increases the risk of injury." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 26V049000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Toyota dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 26V049000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will modify the rear door switch circuits, free of charge." NHTSA lists Jul 13, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Toyota recall number for 26V049000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 26TB03, 26TA03. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (26TB03, 26TA03) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 26V049000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 26V049000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.
Related recalls
- 25V744000: 2022–2026 40 models backup camera / back-over prevention (Oct 30, 2025)
- 24V548000: 2023–2025 Toyota (22 models) equipment (Jul 23, 2024)
- 24V274000: 2023–2024 Toyota Prius & Toyota Prius Prime electrical system (Apr 17, 2024)
- 21V734000: 2022 Toyota Prius & Toyota Prius Prime hybrid propulsion system (Sep 22, 2021)